Hello Neighbor,

February was full of love for District 6. Willow Glen welcomed The Halal Amigos to Lincoln Avenue. Their menu is full of traditional Mexican dishes that are halal. Make sure to stop by and say, "hola!"

Last month, I shared District 6's 2021 highlights at my State of the District. Check out the recording to hear what I aim to accomplish in 2022.

This month's newsletter features many Spring activities and provides updates on what has been happening at City Council.

There are also important resources such as senior pick-up meals, senior activities, and a volunteer opportunity for those looking to give back to our community.

Stay safe and I look forward to collaborating with you.

Best,

Dev

In an effort to meet our goals under Climate Smart San Jose, the City is currently developing a Building Electrification Plan to electrify all buildings in the City. This plan may include requirements to upgrade your electrical systems in your homes and businesses, so I encourage you to learn about the plan, and offer any comments or concerns you may have to City Staff. A final proposal will be brought before the City Council in May.

This week, CalTrans will be in District 6 to ensure safety on adjacent San Jose surface streets during their ABATEMENTS. BeautifySJ staff will be assisting with concurrent clean-ups along city streets during the abatements. 

Valley Water will conduct ENHANCED clean-ups. These will NOT be abatements of people. Unhoused community members will be directed to keep their encampment size to 12'x12' and remove trash/debris. BeautifySJ staff will be assisting with some concurrent clean-ups along waterways that are within city jurisdiction during the abatements. 

For questions or concerns, contact Paul.Pereira@sanjoseca.gov or Andrea.FloresShelton@sanjoseca.gov

As of February 11, 2022, San José has new Council District boundaries. The boundaries changed due to redistricting – the required process of redrawing the political boundaries for elective offices. This process takes place once every ten years, after the U.S. Census, with a goal of equalizing the population among districts.

Council District maps and frequently asked questions can be found online here: bit.ly/redistrictingsj or call 3-1-1. Search an address or location with this lookup tool.

Saturday, March 12, kids and adults can ring in St. Patrick's Day early at the Shamrock Run in downtown San Jose.

There is a 5K and 10K run for adults and a half-mile run for children.

Celebrate San Jose's sister city, Dublin, Ireland by joining this run!

Register today! View road closures for this weekend's event here.

The Willow Glen Community Center and Bascom Community Center are offering classes for children, teens, and older adults to keep their minds and bodies active this Spring.

View the offered Spring activities at the Willow Glen location or the Bascom Community Center.

The San Jose Sports Authority Golden Ticket provides an exclusive opportunity for fans to experience.

Tickets can be purchased for $100 per raffle ticket. Each ticket provides the purchaser with one entry into a drawing for the season tickets. All proceeds from the Golden Ticket benefit the SJ Sports Authority. The winner will be announced this November. Buy your Golden Ticket here.

The first two hours of parking are free of charge. See the parking rates below. For more info about this new fee, click here.

Seniors and the more vulnerable populations of our community need hot meals and critical services to stay safe in their own homes. The Health Trust is recruiting volunteers to package, deliver meals, or give a friendly phone call to our seniors. You can volunteer as an individual or with friends.

Redistricting has allowed District 6 to acquire two new Community Centers. There are now three community centers in our District and they are the Willow Glen, Bascom, and Gardner locations.

Meals are available for pick-up Monday-Friday. View the meal times for each location here.

Virtual and in-person classes are being offered to keep your muscles active.

Check out the available classes and locations here.

Since Russia declared war on Ukraine last week, families and individuals in Ukraine are in desperate need of shelter, food, and emergency supplies.

These organizations are accepting donations to help those in Ukraine.

Visit here for a list of resources or call 833-432-2454.

All San Jose residents deserve to stay warm during these winter evenings.

The City has two Overnight Warming Locations that are open nightly 8pm-7am.

Warm drinks, prepackaged meals, and pet kennels are offered at these warming locations until April 30.

You will need a referral to stay in these locations. Call 408-385-2400 for a referral or email outreach@homefirstscc.org

Children ages 5-11 can receive their COVID-19 vaccine and those who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least six months ago are eligible for their booster shot. View walk-in sites or book an appointment for your third dose here.