RESPONDING TO COVID-19

As we struggle with the COVID-19 public health crisis, Davina is focused on:

• Maintaining essential city services and public safety operations.

• Allowing for city programs like libraries, parks & recreation, and senior nutrition to continue with strict safety protocols.

• Supporting local small businesses to operate as allowed to keep people safe and avoid permanent closures. 

• Addressing the financial impacts of COVID-19 on the city’s budget by prioritizing funding of essential city programs and services. 

• Working with the County Health Department to ensure residents and staff in Belmont’s senior living communities are protected against infection.

• Working with the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District to support planning for a safe return to campus. 

• Ensuring Belmont residents are informed with accurate information on a timely basis.

Since the “Shelter-in-Place” orders were imposed in March, Davina has been working side-by-side with County officials, City Council and City staff to ensure:

• Funds for emergency small business grants.

• Vital Senior programs remain in place.

• Virtual recreation services for residents of all ages. 

• Pursuing opportunities for restaurants to operate outside.

• Ensure PPE used by the city during critical services.