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ENEWS. From the City of Half Moon Bay on January 16th, 2025. To sign up for City of Half Moon Bay Agendas, Weekly eNewsletter, Project Updates, News Releases and more – register and subscribe here.
Preparedness-minded youth can learn more and apply here.Â
The deadline to apply is March 3rd, 2025.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025/2026 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) are open until March 3, 2025. The YPC brings together preparedness-focused youth from across the nation to collaborate on building community resilience and preparing for disasters. Members work on impactful projects and network with peers and professional emergency managers at a national level.
Eligibility
- Open to students in grades 8–11
- Council term runs from July to July
Regional Opportunity for FEMA Region 9
Youth applicants from FEMA Region 9 (California, Nevada, Arizona, Pacific States, and Territories) can also join the Region 9 Youth Preparedness Council, a localized version of the National YPC. While projects are smaller in scale, they focus on addressing specific needs within the region.
Both councils give young people a platform to contribute fresh ideas and perspectives to today’s emergency and disaster challenges.
How to Apply
Preparedness-minded youth can learn more and apply here.Â
The deadline to apply is March 3, 2025.
Share the Opportunity
Emergency managers and adults are encouraged to share this information with eligible youth.
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Half Moon Bay City Council Meetings ~ 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 7:00pm
The City Council of Half Moon Bay is the City’s governing body, and consists of five elected members. The Council sets priorities and policies, makes final decisions on all major City matters, adopts ordinances and resolutions, appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, and approves the annual budget.
The Half Moon Bay City Council typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00pm at the Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue.
HMB City Council Agendas and Zoom Links
Regular meeting agendas are posted 72 hours in advance.
Special meeting agendas are posted 24 hours in advance.
– Streamed live on Comcast Channel 27 and Pacific Coast TV website
– Facebook Live in English: City of Half Moon Bay FB Page
– Facebook Live in Spanish: City of Half Moon Bay Recreation FB Page
Comments in accordance with the three-minute per speaker limit. The City Clerk will read all comments into the record. Please visit our “Commenting at a City Council Meeting” information page.
– Email the City Clerk, Jessica Blair, at [email protected] prior to or during the meeting
– Facebook live during the meeting
– Phone during the meeting: (650) 477-4963 (English) and (650) 445-3090 (Spanish)
Archived HMB City Council meeting videos on PCTv
Subscribe to HMB’s Agendas, Weekly eNews, Project Updates, City alerts, Calendar Events, Bid Postings.
You can also learn about City Council Procedures and Decorum.
The City Council develops Strategic Elements to help focus the City’s actions and work plans on its key priorities.
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City Council Contact
Phone: (650) 726-8250 (leave message with Clerk’s office)
Mayor Robert Brownstone, District 1; Term ends 2026
[email protected]
Vice Mayor Debbie Ruddock, District 4; Term ends 2026
[email protected]
Councilmember Deborah Penrose, District 5, Term ends 2026
[email protected]
Councilmember Patric Bo Jonsson, District 2, Term Ends 2028
[email protected]
Councilmember Paul Nagengast, District 3; Term Ends 2028
[email protected]
The City of Half Moon Bay holds district-based elections for its five city council seats. Each Councilmember is elected to a 4 year term. There are no term limits in Half Moon Bay. The City Council selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and one to serve as Vice Mayor, on an annual basis.
- November 2024 Election – Districts 2 and 3 will elect a representative to a four-year term.
- November 2026 Election – Districts 1, 4, and 5 will elect a representative to a four-year term.
Click here to figure out which district you are in. Type your address into the interactive map and it will show you which district you are in.
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