BUDGET ITEMS FOR DISTRICT 4
I'm sure by now, many of you have had a chance to see the Mayor's budget message. My staff and I submitted budget proposals suggested by you, the residents of District 4. The input you provided through our many town halls, conversations and the community survey, were critical in our decision making process and we welcome your continued participation.
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Alum Rock 150th Anniversary
Our office requested and received funding for a celebration of the 150th Anniversary Alum Rock Park, the oldest municipal park in the State of California. There will be events held throughout the year which will include a clean up of the visitor’s center and the improvement of signage for trailheads and historical sites. This is a great opportunity for our residents to get back into the community and to experience the outdoors together. More details on events will be shared as they become available.
Alviso Community Garden Revitalization
The Community Garden in Alviso has fallen into a state of disrepair and neglect. After working with the community, we decided to request funding for the repairs and revitalization of the Community Garden. Spaces like these are incredible community building tools and create a sense of pride, and reduce blight.
Berryessa Youth Center Staffing
Due to financial strains as a result of COVID-19, YMCA has had to pull back staffing to their core sites. This put Berryessa Youth Center in a precarious situation that left it without programming or services for the next budget year. We worked with PRNS and the City Manager’s Office to figure out a way to keep the center running by reallocating city staff. We will share details on the available programs when they are made available.
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Stopping sideshows in D4
Sideshows and reckless driving have become major quality-of-life problems in District 4 and throughout San Jose, and our solutions to those problems need to go beyond simple enforcement. To that end, our office was able to secure nearly $150,000 for safety improvements on Sierra Road between Flickinger and Lundy and at the intersection of Mabury and Jackson, which are among the most serious hotspots for reckless driving in District 4. These improvements are designed to stop speeding and sideshow activity on the streets that have been most heavily impacted in District 4.
Studying Right to Legal Counsel for San Jose Residents
Similarly, we will need creative solutions in order to address the ongoing issue of homelessness in our city. Many of our unhoused residents end up on the streets due to evictions they couldn’t afford to fight. Other cities have addressed this by instituting a legal right to counsel and providing legal representation for low-income families facing eviction. Across the board, those cities have found that the policy kept residents housed, maintained neighborhood stability, and reduced rates of homelessness. Thus, as part of the budget process, I have requested funding for the City to study whether a similar policy would be beneficial here in San Jose.
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6 MONTHS IN OFFICE - COMMUNITY CHECK IN TOWN HALL |
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As I come to the end of my 6th month in office, I'd like to get your input on how my staff and I are doing. What issues would you like me to continue addressing? Are there new issues that require our attention? Are there other things you'd like to see happen in the district? This is your chance to share your suggestions. |
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Join my staff and me for a conversation about the future of our community. Please register here and also feel free to email my staff at district4@sanjoseca.gov if you have suggestions on topics or if you have questions you'd like us to answer during the Town Hall.
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COUNTYWIDE LOCAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
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Our local rent assistance program, known as the Homelessness Prevention System - COVID-19 Response, is now accepting applications from members of the public. This program was created to complement the statewide CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program and ensure that we have local resources available to meet the unique needs of our lowest-income and most vulnerable residents.
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SAN JOSÉ STEPPING UP ENFORCEMENT OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS
We have received a lot of communication from residents regarding the rapid increase in incidents involving fireworks across District 4. As you know, all types of fireworks are illegal to use, purchase or store in the City of San José and in most of Santa Clara County. In 2020, the San José City Council increased the fines of violating this ordinance as follows,:
- First Violation ($1000)
- Second Violation within 18 months of the first ($2,000)
- Third Violation within 18 months of the previous ($3,000)
- Sale of fireworks may result in a fine of up to $50,000 plus jail time, depending on quantity.
Additionally, last month the City Council updated the Social Host Ordinance to expand liability to the person who has hosted a gathering in which fireworks are used. The host and property owner can be cited for fireworks violations and will be held financially liable for all associated emergency response costs for illegal fireworks.
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So, what should you do when fireworks are being set off near you?
Use the online reporting tool. While officers are not likely to be immediately dispatched, there is follow-up on these cases to issue fines. To ensure follow-up can occur please include:
- Photo/video evidence showing use or possession of fireworks on the property
- The exact address where the incident occurred
- Your contact information (“Reporting Party” contact information on the form)
If there is an active life-threatening emergency such as a fire, call 911 immediately.
If you have unused fireworks in your possession and would like to surrender them, you may drop them off at any San José fire station.
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MAKE MUSIC SAN JOSÉ RETURNS JUNE 21 ONLINE AND IN-PERSON |
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Open to all, Make Music San José is an annual community-curated celebration of music on June 21. We join over 1,000 cities worldwide on the summer solstice in celebrating Make Music Day. As we return to a new normal this year, we look forward to showcasing the cultural life of San José. Events for Make Music San José 2021 will be a mix of online and in-person programming and we invite you to join us.
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REDISTRICTING 2020: COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST SURVEY
Every ten years, U.S. Census data is used to redraw City of San José City Council district boundaries. This ensures the districts are balanced for changes in population. The City Council wants to hear from you on how these boundaries should be drawn.
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Complete the form found on our website to tell the Commission about your community of interest – keeping communities of interest together is a high-ranking criteria in the redistricting process.
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CRITICAL VOLUNTEER SHORTAGE AT SECOND HARVEST IN NORTH SAN JOSE
Volunteers are desperately at the Second Harvest's North San Jose warehouse in June! Join them to sort food that will immediately go out to neighbors across Silicon Valley. The most critical needs are weekday mornings and afternoons. Sign up today and encourage a friend to join you!
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FREE ACTIVE ADULT MEMBERSHIP THROUGH PARKS AND REC
Get your FREE Active Adult Membership today! Connect with active adults (50+) and learn about programs and resources available to you. Sign up at the registration site here.
Share this information with your friends, family and loved ones!
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REDUCE YOUR ENERGY COSTS AND CARBON FOOTPRINT
San José Clean Energy (SJCE)’s TotalGreen customers reduce our community’s greenhouse gas emissions by powering their homes and businesses with 100% renewable energy. Lower emissions mean cleaner air and improved health benefits for our families, including fewer incidences of asthma symptoms and other respiratory illnesses.
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Join your neighbors who are already receiving 100% renewable energy for about $4 more per month than GreenSource, SJCE’s default product.
Upgrading to TotalGreen is easy. With your PG&E account number, last name or business name, and service location zip code, you can sign up in less than 5 minutes:
2. By calling our Customer Service team at 833-432-2454
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FREE VACCINATION CLINICS
EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
La Plaza is home to Gardner Health Services’ walk-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic for individuals 18 and over. Vaccinations are administered every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. for folks to return at a later time.
First come, first serve.
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COVID-19 VACCINE AT NORTH EAST MEDICAL SERVICES
North East Medical Services (NEMS), a community health clinic located at 1870 Lundy Avenue, is offering COVID-19 vaccines to anyone 16 years and older in the community Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 4:00. Individuals 18 years old or older can register online. Individuals younger than 18 years old can register at the kiosk or call to schedule an appointment at 415-213-1971, but will need to have their parent/guardian accompany them to the clinic when they receive their vaccine.
Step 1:
New patients will need to register first and can do so by:
- Using our online registration portal (available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese)
- https://signup.nems.org/patient-enrollment/
- Dropping by our clinic in-person to register in-person at one of our kiosks;
- Please call our COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Line at 415-213-1971 if you have any questions.
Step 2:
- Using our online appointment portal (available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese)
- https://signup.nems.org/covid-19-vaccine/
- If you registered with the on-site kiosk, our staff can help you make an appointment.
- Same day appointments are available, but supply may be limited.
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