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M. Nolan Gray 🥑 @mnolangray.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

There has been a lot of warranted discourse about California's pro-housing laws underperforming, but in cities where YIMBYs have won local elections and implemented in good faith, the last 10 years have seen an absolute sea change in permitting.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Today, we held Mountain View’s inaugural Pride event, reaffirming our city's commitment to be a Community for All.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I had a great weekend at the California Democratic Party Convention! I attended the Close the Gap California Party for Parity, got re-elected to my Northern Vice Chair Seat for the AAPI Caucus, and saw my friend, Deepa get elected to be the Vice Chair of the Party!

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

After item 5 (Oral Communications), we have a couple of items that anticipates more discussion. 6.1: Public Hearing - Commercial Development at 365-405 San Antonio Road and 2585-2595 California Street 7.1: New Business - Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Regulations and Restrictions

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

4.5: Safe Routes to School Program-Professional Services Agreement 4.6: City Hall Remodel (Community Development Department Reception Area Phase); Street Reconstruction Project (Park Drive, Park Court, and Sonia Way); Plymouth Street to Space Park Way Realignment (Building Demolition Phase)

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

4.1: AB 481 Military Equipment Annual Report and Policy Adoption (Second Reading) 4.2: Centralized Purchasing System Ordinance and Council Policy A-10 Amendments 4.3: Human Relations Committee Establishing Resolution 4.4: Economic Vitality Strategy Annual Progress Report

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Consent calendar items can be passed with a single motion. This could include second readings of ordinances, reports to council and non-controversial items. The agenda items on the consent calendar are:

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

I got a bit overwhelmed with my day job and some of the more robust council meetings, so I feel behind on posting these agendas and summaries. Hopefully, things are getting back on track.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

The Mountain View Coty Council will meet on May 27. It begins at 5:00pm with a closed session. This meeting is in person at City Hall, but you can also join the meeting online. Regular session begins at 6:30pm with a Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation.

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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 01/05/2025

Meet the 2025-27 leadership slate for the California Democratic Party Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus! Some of us are on Bluesky! Harris Mojadedi @harrisbknowin.bsky.social Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social Jeanie Le @idagenie.bsky.social Get involved at aapicaucus.com/about-us/

AANHPIs United Slate for
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTYCALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER CAUCUS

Statewide
Chair
Hon. Harris Mojadedi
Vice Chair
Steve Kang
Treasurer
Diane Le
Recording Secretary
Shivam Patel
Communications Secretary
Hon. Alfred Twu
Legislative Chair
Gurpreet Kaur
Parliamentary Chair
Aref Aziz

Northern
Chair
Angelica Ramos-Allen
Vice Chair & Political Director
Hon. Emily Ann Ramos
Secretary
Lia Aiavao
Outreach & Local Clubs Chair
Uma Krishnan

Central Valley Vice Chair
Hon. Rachel Hernandez
Political Director
Uriah Blackwell

Southern
Chair
Zahra Hajee
Vice Chair & Political Director
Jeanie Le
San Diego Vice Chair & Political
Director
Indroneal Banerjee
Secretary
Justin Chu Lee
Outreach & Local Clubs Chair
Hon. Andrew Yam

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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 12/05/2025

Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club #AANHPIHeritageMonth event! Heard from candidates running in San Jose; Attorney General @robbonta.bsky.social spoke on how CA is defending our rights + the need to get and stay involved. There was also a call to action on stopping deportations.

Emily and Alfred with a big banner with the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club banner

A crowd of people takes photos as two people speak at an outdoor dining area

Patrick, Alfred, and Emily at an outdoor dining table

Rob Bonta accepting a certificate from Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

This involved mechanical commissioning and implementation of an all-electric hot water systems. The facility is the first electrified municipal aquatics center in California to include more than 10,000 sq. ft. of pool area.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

💦 It was a long time coming, but we finally had our grand opening of our new aquatics center! The planned summer 2024 opening of the Aquatics Center was delayed to March 2025 due to construction challenges.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Sharing some moments from my trip to Washington DC for National League of Cities. I served on the Community Economic Development Committee and I took the opportunity to advocate to my Senators and Representative for my City. #CCC25 #nationalleagueofcities #throwbackthursday

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Closing out this #throwbackthursday with some pics from the PDC annual meeting celebrating Former Supervisor Joe Simitian! We’re so cute! 🥰

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Thanks for visiting the best city! 😁

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

While external committees can be with councilmembers from our region, state or even on the national level. I'm currently on my way to the National League of Cities in DC to take part of in the Economic Development Committee to advocate to the Federal Government on our housing & local business needs.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

City Councilmembers usually get Committee assignments based on what they are interested. Here are my committee assignments. Internal assignments like the Council Neighborhoods Committee are with two other Mountain View councilmembers.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

A #throwbackthursday to this past Saturday when I did another ribbon cutting as the Vice Mayor. We welcomed Mission Binz which sells Amazon, Target, and retail returns and overstock. They start the week on Saturday with items on sale for $20 and then end it on $1 on Fridays.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

In 1987, the California State Legislature set aside a day in March, Women’s History Month, to recognize women who are making an extraordinary difference in their communities. Every year, each State Senator and Assemblymember selects a leader in their district to honor.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Last night at the city council meeting, we were joined by Senator Becker virtually to announce that a great Mountain View Community Leader, Olga Melo was honored as the 2025 Woman of the Year for the State Senate District 13!

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

7.2: New Business - Council Strategic Priorities and Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 Council Work Plan Project Identification If you have any questions about the meeting, please email me at emily.ramos@mountainview.gov. You can also email the entire council at city.council@mountainview.gov.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

6.1: Public Hearing - Code Amendment to Chapter 36 (Zoning) - Below-Market-Rate Housing Program (First Reading) 7.1: New Business - Fiscal Year 2024-25 Midyear Budget Status Report and Adjustments, and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Preliminary General Operating Fund Forecast

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Item 5 is open public comment where people can speak on any topic not on the agenda. It is usually limited to less than 3 minutes per person. After that item, we have a couple of items that anticipates more discussion.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

4.5: Appropriating Local Housing Trust Fund and Prohousing Incentive Program Awards to Affordable Housing Projects 4.6: Adoption of Legislative Platform for 2025 4.7: City Hall Remodel (Community Development Department Tenant Improvements Phase), Project 16-64, and City Buildings Workplace Study

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

The agenda items on the consent calendar are: 4.1: Approve Minutes 4.2: Senior Advisory Committee Reestablishing Resolution 4.3: Appoint Environmental Planning Commissioner 4.4: Temporary Closure from Public Access of a Set Number of Parking Spaces in Parking Lot No. 2 for Certain Durations

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

We then will have a few proclamations celebrating Black History Month, State Senator Becker’s Woman of the Year, and Winners from the Santa Clara County 2024 Synopsys Championship Science Fair. Consent calendar items do not anticipate much discussion and can be passed with a single motion.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

The City of Mountain View will have its next council meeting tomorrow, February 25, 2025. It begins at 5:00pm with a closed session. This meeting is in person at City Hall, but you can also join the meeting online. Regular session begins at 5:15pm with a study session on Broadband.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Vice Mayor duties! Yesterday, I had the opportunity to fill in for the mayor on some fun events: celebrating the awardees from the Daughters of the American Revolution essay and video contests and the grand opening of Mediterranean Grill’s new cafe - Sana'a.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Magical Bridge Playgrounds are inclusive playgrounds that are accessible to visitors of all abilities, disabilities, sizes and age, helping Mountain View remain a community for all!

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

The best city just got a little more magical! We are excited to open the Magical Bridge playground at Rengstorff Park. Sharing some photos for this week’s #FlashbackFriday from when we had our big ribbon cutting. The kids couldn’t wait to play!

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Finishing it up with the community swearing in ceremony for my former colleague and new supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga. She had a special section recognizing representatives from each city. As mayor, Ellen represented us well.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

There was also a massive community swearing in ceremony for newly elected Supervisor Betty Duong. The pictures don’t do it justice. The entire Mexican Heritage Plaza was packed!

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Next I went to a grand event to celebrate my friend Cameron Sasai becoming the first Filipino Mayor of Pinole. Not only is he the first Filipino Mayor, he is also the first Japanese Mayor. He was sworn in by CA Attorney General Rob Bonta and did a big taiko performance.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

It was well attended with lots of speakers. Then we had the swearing in for San Jose City Council, which included my friend Pamela, who also had a community celebration. Domingo had a community celebration as well, but I was too sick to attend.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

For this week’s #throwbackthursday, I’m finally catching up on sharing the last of my photos from all the great swearing in ceremonies last month! I posted part one last month, but here’s the final part. I got to see the swearing in of my friend Charlsie for Sunnyvale City Council.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Another committee interviewed by the full council is the Rental Housing Committee (RHC). The remaining advisory boards are interviewed by a subcommittee of the mayor, vice-mayor and immediate past mayor.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Like many of our boards and commissions, this is a volunteer position that holds a lot of impact with the way our city plans and grows. Because of its importance, interviews are done with the entire council.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Due to the election of Councilmember Chris Clark, his EPC seat was vacated. Council will be interviewing the following three candidates to complete his term: Tina Pham, IdaRose Sylvester, and Douglas Woolverton.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

The EPC's main functions include participating in regional planning, managing the city's environmental planning process, monitoring and communicating progress on plan implementation with the City Council, public agencies, and citizens, and coordinating with other public agencies.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

The EPC develops and recommends long-term plans, including the General Plan, for the city's physical development and oversees the city's environmental planning process. It consists of seven members, supported by the Planning Division of the Community Development Department.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

The City of Mountain View will have its next council meeting tomorrow, February 18, 2025. It is a special meeting to interview candidates for the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) and it begins at 6:30pm. This meeting is in person at City Hall, but you can also join the meeting online.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

If you have any questions or comments about the upcoming meeting, please email me at emily.ramos@mountainview.gov. You can also email the entire council at city.council@mountainview.gov.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Some of those areas also have current commercial uses that we don’t want to lose, so those upzoning may also include mixed-use requirements to keep those commercial uses.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

7.1: Housing Element (Program 1.1.g) Zoning and General Plan Consistency with Site Inventory We have another housing element program coming before the council. This one has selected sites throughout the city where we committed to increase density to make housing development more feasible.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

6.1: Legislative Program Priorities for 2025 Our city council is just one aspect of all forms of government that affects our residents. The legislative platform guides our city in how we choose to advocate & interact across all different levels of government, primarily state and federal government.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

The agenda items on the consent calendar are: 4.1: Approve Minutes 4.2: Performing Arts Home Company Review 4.3: California/Pacchetti Park, Design - Midyear Capital Improvement Program Project

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Due to a couple of councilmembers participating remotely, I will be the one facilitating the meeting. (Yay!) Consent calendar items do not anticipate much discussion and can be passed with a single motion.

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Emily Ann Ramos @engineeremily.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

The City of Mountain View will have its next council meeting tomorrow, February 11, 2025. It begins at 5:15pm with a closed session. This meeting is in person at City Hall, but you can also join the meeting on zoom. Regular session begins at 6:30pm with a proclamation for American Heart Month.

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