January 20, 2022
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Dear Diistrict 4 Residents,

As we begin developing our plan for 2022, my staff and I have been hard at work reviewing the progress we've made in 2021 as well as identifying areas where both we and the City can continue to improve.

There are many things in the works for my office including a new website, more townhalls and office hours, community events, and more. Stay tuned. I'll provide updates as we continue to build on the work we've done. We've prepared a brief video recap of our first year in office, which you can view by clicking the thumbnail below.
2021 VIDEO RECAP
My team and I strive to provide excellent service to our constituents. We encourage District 4 residents to contact our office with questions and concerns so we can proactively seek to resolve issues within the City of San Jose’s purview. I invite you to share your feedback through this Community Survey. Let me know what areas within the city’s scope need our attention. We appreciate your input and look forward to always providing you with first-rate service.

Sincerely,
IN THIS EDITION
  • WHAT REDISTRICTING MEANS TO DISTRICT 4
  • MORRILL MIDDLE SCHOOL VACCINATION EVENT 1/29
  • OPEN ENROLLEMENT FOR COVERED CALIFORNIA
WHAT REDISTRICTING MEANS TO DISTRICT 4
Every 10 years, the City of San Jose must redraw its council districts to make sure population is balanced within a maximum range of 10%. Since the last redistricting in 2011, District 4 has been the fastest growing district in the city. According to the 2020 census, District 4 has 118,000 residents and the average district size is 102,000. That means that we had to find a way to move 12,000 people from District 4 into neighboring districts 3 and 5. While we love serving every neighborhood in the district, some of our residents will find themselves in other districts as of this year’s election cycle.
In order to minimize the geographic area affected by the process, the new maps involved moving some of the higher density neighborhoods near the southern border into new districts. This includes the Townsend Park neighborhood west of Lundy Ave. and the Orchard community east of Oakland Rd. This area will become part of District 3. District 4 continues to include the Berryessa BART Station, Flea Market, and the North Flea Market neighborhood south of Sierra Rd.

In addition, all neighborhoods south of Mabury Rd. near 680, along with the Gilchrist neighborhood between 680 and Capitol Ave will become part of District 5. All other neighborhoods north of Mabury Rd. out to White Rd., including the Penitencia neighborhood will remain in District 4. Alum Rock Park is also fully contained in District 4.
Both Districts 3 and 5 are up for election in 2022. Their current council members are termed out this year, so they are open seats. Residents in the affected neighborhoods will have an opportunity to vote for their new council representatives in June and November this year.

These new lines were officially approved this week at the January 11 City Council meeting. While officially the new district lines take effect in February, I continue to be here for all of the residents who were in District 4 as of January 1. Please feel free to reach out to my office if you have any questions or concerns - district4@sanjoseca.gov.
VACCINATION EVENT AT MORRILL MIDDLE SCHOOL - REGISTER NOW
There will be a vaccination event on Saturday, January 29, from 9-12 pm & 1-3 pm at Morrill Middle School. First, second and booster shots will be available. This event is open to everyone so please share with your family and friends. 

For those unable to attend the Morrill Middle School event, booster shots are available through both appointments and drop-in at many pharmacies, clinics, and mass vaccination locations throughout the County.
Everyone 16 and older who is six months out from their second Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two months out from their Johnson & Johnson vaccine, is eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot. 
The full list of vaccine sites can be viewed here, and testing sites here. Please note that the sites listed below are drop-in only and have varied schedules. All sites have boosters available. Keep in mind that vaccination capacity may be limited at some vaccination sites. We encourage residents to make an appointment, if possible.

Vaccination Sites

· Sun Pharmacy (2559 S. King Rd., San José 95122)
· Advance SJ Pharmacy (2331 Montpelier Dr., Suite A-10, San José 95116)
· Dan Hopner MD/Rom Romero PA (2060 Aborn Rd., Suite 100, San José 95121)
·  Emma Prusch Park (647 S. King Rd., San José 95116)
·  Bay Area Community Health (5504 Monterey Hwy., San José 95138)
·  Bay Area Community Health (Rocketship Mosaic) (950 Owsley Ave., San José 95122)
·  Bay Area Community Health (1855 Lucretia Ave., San José 95122)
·  Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (101 North Bascom Ave., San José 95128)
·  Story Road HUB (1775 Story Rd., San José 95122)
·  Latino College Preparatory Academy (14271 Story Rd., San José 95127)

Testing Sites

·  Valley Medical Center/Valley Health Center East (1993 McKee Rd., San José 95116)
·  Valley Water (OptumServe/CDPH Bus) (5750 Almaden Expy., San José 95118)
·  Bay Area Community Health - Monterey (5504 Monterey Hwy., San José 95138)
·  Costco (OptumServe/CDPH Bus) (2376 S. Evergreen Loop, San José 95122)
·  SCC Office of Education (OptumServe) (1290 Ridder Park Dr., San José 95131)
·  Santa Clara VTA (OptumServe) (2240 S. 7th St., San José 95112)
·  Santa Clara VTA (OptumServe) (3331 North First St., San José 95134)
·  Santa Clara VTA (OptumServe) (3990 Zanker Rd., San José 95134)
·  County Fairgrounds, Parking Lot A (344 Tully Rd., San José 95111)
·  Grand Century Mall (OptumServe/CDPH Bus) (1111 Story Rd., San José 95122)
School Site Testing
 
Again, we encourage school staff and families to register for weekly school site testing, especially during this winter season. Schedules vary by site. Please contact your school to learn your weekly testing day. This registration process also provides permission for your students to be tested when they are considered a close contact for school exposure if response testing is available and helps expedite that process. As a reminder, if you are notified to pick up your child from school for exposure, please be sure to check them out from the office. Additional information for testing and isolation will be provided at that time.
New Booster Mandate
 
This week, the City Council recognized the continuing dangers posed by the COVID-19 virus. The omicron variant is spreading rapidly, but those who are unvaccinated are a far greater risk of infection and hospitalization. In order to keep our health care system from being overwhelmed, we encourage all residents of San Jose to get the booster shot when they are eligible. Anybody age 12 and up is eligible. Beginning February 4, all attendees of events at large San Jose venues, including SAP Center, Center for Performing Arts, and the Convention Center, will be required to show proof of vaccination, including the booster (if eligible). Please take advantage of the vaccination locations listed above to get you and your family members up to date.
THERE'S STILL TIME TO ENROLL FOR COVERED CALIFORNIA
The deadline to enroll in health insurance for 2022 is January 31. Don't wait to get covered! See how much you could save and lower the monthly cost of coverage. Enroll by January 31. www.CoveredCA.com.

Learn more about Covered California, a free service where you find and enroll in quality health insurance that fits your life and your budget. Enroll by January 31. https://youtu.be/boOFPpHcI3k