New Date for Flag-Raising for Black History Month

As a result of unfortunate news and circumstances the City regrettably postponed a planned February 1 Black History month flag-raising. The new date for the flag-raising is Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 5:30 pm in front of City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave. On January 31, in accordance with City of Fremont Administrative Regulation 1.10, City Manager Karena Shackelford authorized all City flags be lowered to half-staff due to the unexpected passing of a City of Fremont employee. We appreciate everyone’s understanding during this difficult time and we look forward to honoring and celebrating Black History Month with the raising of a flag later this month.apartments, homes, and hanging sign with Final Report in text. Keep Fremont Housed Rental Assistance Program in text

Final Results of the Keep Fremont Housed Program
With many renters facing economic challenges and layoffs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Fremont received Federal and State Emergency Rental Assistance funding to assist local tenants and landlords. The City used these funds to create the Keep Fremont Housed Program, which offered up to 12 months of rental and utility assistance for each approved applicant. From April 1, 2021 through November 30, 2022, the program approved 1,450 applications for a total of $17.2 million in rental and utility assistance. To learn more about how this program supported our most vulnerable minority communities, small mom-and-pop landlords, and low-income tenants, read the full report.  

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Upcoming February 6 City/FUSD Joint Meeting

Join us Monday, February 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for the Joint Meeting with the Fremont City Council and Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) Board.

Topics will include:

FUSD's Framework of Focus
City staff presentation on the Housing Element adopted by City Council on January 10, 2023.
Check out the meeting agenda for more details, including how to attend the meeting online or in person.

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Upcoming February 7 City Council Meeting

At next week’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting on February 7, 2023, which begins at 7:00 pm, scheduled items on the Council Agenda include:

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Impact Fee Deferral

Proclamation: Honoring Black History Month

Visit our website to view the complete meeting agenda, as well as how to attend the Council meeting online or in person.

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Fremont Fire Welcomes Deputy Fire Chief Heather Mozdean

The City of Fremont is proud to announce our newest Deputy Fire Chief, Heather Mozdean. Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean was selected out of a competitive field of highly respected candidates and joins Deputy Fire Chief Zoraida Diaz as a widely recognized female leader who will enhance our organization and community.

During Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean’s nearly 20 years of service with the Oakland Fire Department, Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean served as a Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, and Deputy Fire Chief of Operations. Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean obtained her degree from the University of California at Berkeley, while also serving as the Team Captain of their Division I lacrosse team. Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean also holds State of California Company and Chief Officer certifications and is working on the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Chief Fire Officer Certification.

Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean has experience serving as a mentor, teacher, and leader – fostering strong partnerships with city government officials and community-based agencies. Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean is also an advocate for women in fire through her participation in CalJAC, i-Women, Driven to Serve, and the NorCal Women in the Fire Service Girls Fire Camps. Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean brings a lifelong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the fire service to our organization. We’re honored to welcome her to Fremont!

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Assistance for Storm-Related Damage Residents

Residents who suffered uninsured or underinsured storm-related damage are now eligible to apply for assistance under FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. Losses not covered by insurance or FEMA funding may be eligible under the U. S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) low interest disaster loan program.

Click Here To View The City Of Fremont Connection, February 3, 2023