Mary Avenue Villas Affordable Housing Advocacy
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Last discussed Jan 21, 2026.
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Urged the city council to approve the Mary Avenue Villas affordable housing project, asking them to 'lead us home' for families waiting on disability housing.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 16:19 →Spoke alongside long-term affordable housing residents Doug and Eileen about how independent living keeps families together and fosters independence.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 17:54 →Spoke on behalf of Silicon Valley at Home in enthusiastic support of the Mary Avenue Villas project, calling it a vital opportunity for affordable homes.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 29:28 →Supported the Mary Avenue Villas project on behalf of Walk Bike Cupertino, noting it improves sidewalks and protects bike lanes along Mary Avenue.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 30:19 →Highlighted that nearly 70% of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities still live with aging parents, making Mary Avenue Villas a crucial housing opportunity.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 31:51 →Thanked supporting groups and asked everyone in the audience in favor of Mary Avenue Villas to stand up to show community-wide backing.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 30:53 →Speaking as chair of the housing commission (and for herself), urged a yes vote on Mary Avenue Villas, noting years of hard work to push it forward.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 34:48 →A local parent advocate shared that her son with special needs takes classes at De Anza College and works nearby, making Mary Avenue Villas the absolute perfect location.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 36:38 →Argued that modern disability policy supports community-based housing offering dignity and stability rather than isolation.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 38:23 →A 30-year Cupertino resident and parent of a daughter with developmental disabilities urged support for Mary Avenue Villas because housing is too expensive in the Bay Area.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 40:28 →Shared his personal success living independently in Mountain View since 2015 and asked the council to support the 19 people who hope to live at Mary Avenue.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 41:08 →A disabled advocate and UCSF grad student spoke in favor of inclusive, affordable housing for people with disabilities.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 42:59 →A job developer and self-advocate explained how financial stress from housing costs impacts neurodivergent workers and urged lifting barriers by approving the project.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 44:18 →A San Andreas Regional Center service coordinator emphasized how difficult it is to find affordable housing for clients, making Mary Avenue vital.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 45:58 →Founder of Constellation Community Living shared her son Jeffrey's success story after moving into his own nearby home five years ago.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 47:32 →Urged the council to have a heart and not delay the project further after 20 years of waiting.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 49:42 →A lifelong Cupertino resident spoke in strong support of the Mary Avenue Villas project, praising the community turnout.
City Council — January 21, 2026 · 52:30 →Urged the city council to approve Mary Avenue Villas to provide long-awaited affordable housing for people with developmental disabilities.
City Council — January 20, 2026 · 16:20 →Spoke alongside residents living in affordable housing about the life-changing impact of independent living.
City Council — January 20, 2026 · 18:50 →Expressed enthusiastic support from Silicon Valley at Home for the Mary Avenue Villas project.
City Council — January 20, 2026 · 29:40 →