ACE Members,

President’s Message
It’s 2025, I’m feeling well rested after taking two weeks off. The renewed energy is being directed at responding to member emails, calls, and texts. At the same time, I’ve been hearing we’re all a little caught off guard that we’re back, so I’m not going to address anything too technical as a part of the first message of the year. Together we’ll make 2025 as good as we can.

ACE Board Position Updates
@Lindsay West has been appointed as Vice President of Central Services by the ACE Executive Board to serve the remainder of the elected term which @William Baldwin vacated due to retirement from the District. Bill was ever-present and a thoughtful contributor. We’re going to miss him but also wish him the best in retirement.

Lindsay’s appointment leaves a vacancy at the Central Services Board Member position, so we need you.

In addition, @Sharon Garcia-Vega has begun her elected term as Recorder, which has left a vacancy at the Foothill Board Member position, so we need more of you.

What’s required of a Board Member?

  • Attend ACE Executive Board Meetings, Site Meetings, and General Membership Meetings (2-3 hours per month).
  • Attend assigned committee (CS Classified Senate & HRAC | FH Classified Senate) (1-2 hours per month).
  • Be responsible for the operation of ACE, assuring appropriate expenditure of funds, proper and legal administrator and implementation of the constitution, and a representation of ACE.
  • Serving as an Executive Board Member requires subordination of personal interests to those that represent the highest good of the members. Board Members shall have no greater rights than any other member of ACE.

More questions?
Reach out directly to any current or former ACE Board Member.

I’m ready! How do I apply?
Respond to this message by January 16th with a statement of interest.

ACE Executive Board Meeting Rescheduled to January 29th
The upcoming Board Meeting has been rescheduled to 1/29. This will provide time to find two (2) new board members and we’ll have an executive board training that day provided by the Booth Law Group.

Grant Ave Affordable Housing Project
In December details on this project were provided during an onsite meeting with Kelly Hollywood from Mercy Housing. If you have an interest, I would highly suggest visiting – https://www.231grant.org/ where you can scroll to the bottom to be included on direct email notifications.

12 units have been allocated to Foothill-De Anza. They are a mix of studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units. The current distribution (which is subject to change) is 3 studios, 7 one bedrooms, and 2 two bedrooms. Units will be offered on a lottery system.

  • Water & garbage services are covered as a part of the rent.
  • Electricity is paid for by the occupant.

How long can I live there?
There is no time limit, but you must maintain your eligibility:

  • Your income must not exceed the specified limits.
  • Your employment must be with Foothill-De Anza.

More questions? Visit the project website and/or attend an upcoming meeting.

In Service,
Scott Olsen (he/him) | ACE President
https://acefhda.org | scott.olsen@acefhda.org  
650-949-7789 | M-F 8:00am-5:00pm