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Where does San José stand? In such a contentious time as we are in it is important to recognize where our City stands in the midst of it all. San José stands with Standing Rock. We stand for women's and immigrant's rights. We stand with lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and queer individuals. San José stands for the
United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals
and the Paris Agreement. We stand with Muslims and our brothers and sisters of all faiths. Your city stands proud to be a diverse, multicultural, multiethnic, multifaith, and inclusive community. We are proving every day to the rest of the world how people from all backgrounds and beliefs can live and thrive harmoniously together.
The diversity of our community is the single most important reason for me personally when I think of why I love this place and continue to want to stay here. From the amazing food to the many unique cultural celebrations, there are so many reasons to fall in love with our diversity. In how many other places could a Mexican-American kid, like me, grow up with an ethnically diverse set of best friends of Japanese, Vietnamese, Black, and Persian backgrounds? Where else can we all get to enjoy the incredible tastes of sushi,
phở
, basmati rice, and al pastor? Attend a
Tết
, Obon and Dia de Los Muertos Festival all in the same year? Here in San José those are the opportunities I was given and couldn't be more grateful towards the community and the City that made it all possible.
As we enter the holiday season and round out 2016 it is a perfect time to remember and be thankful for all the blessings this year has brought. Regardless of our struggles we are all one people and in my mind "one universal family". I look forward to continuing to represent the
diversified
District 3 area of San José and serving you to the best of my ability in the year to come.
Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to continue to be your council representative.
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On November 15th, my colleagues and I voted to approve a raise to the minimum wage to $15 by 2019. This decision will go a long way in helping thousands of working families keep up with the continuously rising cost of living in the city of San José.
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Spending time at Martha's Kitchen
On the eve of Thanksgiving, I spent time serving homeless and hungry families at Martha's Kitchen in District 3. I was pleased yet still troubled to run into many of my constituents and their families. I'm happy to represent all the communities in my district and humbled by their persistence and positivity. May we all be grateful for our blessings.
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Police Chief reassures San José Community
Last week,
our police chief Eddie Garcia and the San Jose Police Department reassured our community that our officers in uniform will continue protecting each and every one of our residents equally.
"The San Jose Police Department has not and will not enforce federal immigration laws," Garcia said at a news conference Friday at police headquarters. "It's not our role." The stance that the Chief took does not reflect a change in the department's or the city's policies and practices on the issue. The rationale behind not asking about immigration status is to eliminate a disincentive for minority residents to report crimes or cooperate with police out of fear that they or a family member could end up being deported.
"We will not do anything to destroy that relationship and trust," Garcia said. "Without cooperation, we would be ineffective as a department."
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Everyone living in the U.S. has certain basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and it is important that we all assert and protect our basic rights. If you or a loved one find yourselves dealing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other law enforcement officers at home, on the street, or anywhere else, remember that you have rights. Below are a collection of links to help you in these situations.
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As winter approaches, so does the need for shelter for those in need. If you or somebody you know is in need of a place to sleep during the upcoming cold season, we would like to let you know that the
HomeFirst
Winter Shelters will open on November 28 through March 31, 2017 in San José, Sunnyvale, and Gilroy. Each shelter has its own restrictions, so see the chart bellow for contact information.
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San José Boccardo Reception Center
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Gilroy National Guard Armory
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Sunnyvale County Winter Shelter
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2011 Little Orchard St.
(408) 294-2100
Space limited to 250 Adults (no families) No emergency beds available at the moment. be on site by 3:00 pm to join the lottery for bed assignments.
Lottery starts at 3:30 pm
New Intakes at 4:00 pm |
8490 Wren Avenue
(408)489-9560
Space limited to 130
Referral required
no drop-ins
be on site by 6:00 pm for intake
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999 Hamlin Court
(408)854-4670
Space limited to 125
Referral required
no drop-ins
be on site by 5:00 pm
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Overnight Warming Locations (OWL)
The city and HomeFirst will be operating OWLs at the following four sites during inclement weather:
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Tully Community Library- Individuals
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880 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95121
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Bascom Community Center - Individuals
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1000 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
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Bibioteca Latino Americana - Individuals
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921 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95110
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Washington United Youth Center - Families
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921 S 1st St B, San Jose, CA 95110
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he OWLs will activate when:
- The National Weather Service forecasts an overnight low of 38 degrees or lower with a probability of rain less than 50%; or,
- The National Weather Service forecasts an overnight low of 42 degrees or lower with a probability of rain of 50% or greater; or,
- There are prolonged periods of rain with flooding in low-lying areas.
- To access information about OWL anyone can call the Homeless Helpline at (408) 510-7600
VOLUNTEERING AT SHELTERS:
- Interested in volunteering and/or donating items during the holiday season?
- Shelters for Youth:
- Bill Wilson Center, contact: Pilar Furlong, Community Officer at (408) 850-6132
- Shelters for Families:
- San Jose Family Shelter, call: (408) 926-8885
- Commercial Street Inn, contact: (408) 271-1630
- Shelters for Adults, including Veterans and the Elderly:
- HomeFirst, contact information listed above
- LifeMoves, contact: Philip Dah: (650) 853-8672 x210 or pdah@lifemoves.org
- Salvation Army, contact Dan Guhl at (408) 282-1165
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Help Us Keep D3 Clean!
We all notice the litter and graffiti that pops up around highways or bridges from time to time.
Instead of ignoring it, report it! The California Department of Transportation
maintains 15,133 miles of highway and 13,063 state highway bridges, and will go out and clean up these reported incidents. If you see graffiti on our highways or bridges, and would like to report it, you can submit a maintenance request below.
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If anyone is interested in volunteering or interning for the District 3 Office, please contact Gabriela Soto at Gabriela.Soto@sanjoseca.gov or call 408-535-4933. Please send a copy of a resume as well.
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The D3 team put together a spectacular Christmas tree this year! Come out with your family to
Christmas in the Park, and visit our very own D3-PO! Our tree this year also features our D3 Stars, community members who are being recognized for their great work and dedication in and around the third district.
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Rent-A-Tree from Our City Forest!
Holiday Rent-A-Tree is here to help residents of Silicon Valley celebrate the holidays in a sustainable way
. Choose from a variety of non-traditional and traditional species to take home for the month of December. Return them at the end of the season, and Our City Forest will find a permanent home for them.
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Downtown Construction Brief
Click the "Learn More" link below for updates on active construction projects in Downtown San José that affect public streets. Special thanks to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for providing this brief.
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Coffee with my Councilmember
With holiday festivities right around the corner, the D3 office has decided that no Coffee with the Councilmember will take place in December. However, we will host a December Live Chat on Facebook!
District 3 residents are invited to join me on December 18th at 2:00 pm live, on Facebook, where I will take questions from D3 residents.
Can't attend that weekend? Each month, I will host a coffee chat at rotating venues throughout the district. The next Coffee with the Councilmember will take place on Saturday 1
/28
from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at 4th st. Bo
wl located at 1441 North 4th st.
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| #D3Decides Participatory Budgeting |
Year 2 of D3Decides is ramping up!
Looking for Id
ea Submissions!
Want to make a change in your community? The District 3 Office is currently accepting idea submissions from residents who are interested in deciding where budget funds should be allocated. Idea submissions will be accepted until January 31,2017.
For more information, contact Gabriela Soto at:
Gabriela.Soto@sanjoseca.gov.
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If you are interested in tracking the progress of the approved projects from the first year of D3Decides, please go to www.sanjoseca.gov/cpms, select Council District 3, enter "PB" in keyword and submit. Once the list is populated, you may select any project for its current status. If you have any questions, please contact Gabriela Soto at Gabriela.Soto@sanjoseca.gov.
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Divine Wineries
40 Post st.
If you are a wine enthusiast, and like to try wines not sold anywhere else, then this is your place. Divine Wineries prides itself on stocking wines from small producers, and have a great selection of small batch wines to choose from.
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Grill' Em Pizza
497 Reynolds Cir
Conveniently located in the heart of northern San Jose, Grill Em Pizza & Sports Bar is a great place to go watch sports, grab a bite to eat, and meet up with friends. Their restaurant offers pizza, drinks, and entertainment.
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CLICK ON ANY OF THE LINKS BELOW TO LEARN MORE.
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Nov. 25 - Jan 1 - Christmas in the Park - The holiday spirit comes to life with displays, trees, visits from Santa and more. Free. Park at Market/San Pedro Garage, Second/San Carlos or Fourth Street Garage
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Nov. 18 - Jan 16 - Downtown Ice - The unique circular outdoor ice rink is a Silicon Valley tradition. Located right across the street from Christmas in the Park, Downtown Ice hosts nearly 100,000 spectators and 50,000 skaters each year. Park at Market/San Pedro Garage or Fourth Street Garage.
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Nov. 16 - Dec 11 - The Night Alive - The Stage presents one of Ireland's most celebrated playwrights, three-time Tony® nominee Conor McPherson, and his imaginative tale of hope and redemption - the Regional Premiere of The Night Alive. With inimitable warmth, humor and heart, the 2013 New York Critics Circle Award-Winner for "Best Play" deftly mines humanity in the most unlikely of situations. $45-$65. Park at South First under I280 or Second/San Carlos Garage;
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Dec 2-4 & 9-11 - The Nutcracker - San Jose Dance Theatre presents its 51st production with a live orchestra by the Cambrian Symphony. Featured as Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier will be former Silicon Valley Ballet artists Ommi Pupit-Suksen and Rudy Candia along with guests Walter Gutierrez and Nathan Cottam; Park at Almaden and Woz lot.
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Dec 15 - Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular - Enjoy a fun filled family holiday event holiday songs performed by a live orchestra and visual experience where audiences journey into a world of high-flying adventure with amazing acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks and holiday cheer; $35-$85; Park at Market/San Pedro Garage.
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Dec 17-18 - Big Band Christmas Surprise - Nineteen returns with its fabulous, exciting holiday music done in a Big Band Style! Every performance will feature two surprise guest vocalists and a surprise local celebrity reading ?Letters to Santa.?; $15-$40; Park at Market/San Pedro Garage.
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Dec 18 - Santa Run Silicon Valley - 5K Run/Walk that is fun for the whole family and a Kids Fun Run from ages 2 to 7 years old; $12-$35.
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