January 13, 2022
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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.


Sincerely,
IN THIS EDITION
  • 101 MAYBURY-BERRYESSA-OAKLAND ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT
  • MORRILL MIDDLE SCHOOL VACCINATION EVENT
  • GEORGE MAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VACCINATION EVENT
  • OPEN ENROLLEMENT FOR COVERED CALIFORNIA
101 MABURY-BERRYESSA-OAKLAND ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT
The City of San José, in partnership with Caltrans and VTA, is proposing a Mabury-Berryessa-Oakland Road Corridor Project to improve mobility and accessibility for all users between US 101 and local roadways, and to make the new BART station more accessible. The leading proposal is a new interchange at 101/Berryessa, which would allow for ramps at Oakland Rd to be removed, and includes upgrading the Berryessa/Hedding/Commercial car/bike infrastructure.
There will be a scoping meeting next Wednesday, January 19 at 6 pm. We are looking for members of the community to be actively engaged and to participate in the scoping meeting. If you are interested in being part of the group, please email my office at District4@sanjosece.gov.

You can also submit comments or input with any of the options below:
bit.ly/101Mabury, via email to
US.Mabury.101.Project@dot.ca.gov phone (800-795-7455)
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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)

George Mayne Elementary School Vaccine Clinic

We are excited that our office is bringing a vaccine clinic to students at George Mayne Elementary School in Alviso next Thursday Jan 20, after school. All students age 5-11 will be offered doses of the Pfizer vaccine. 
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.
TREE PLANTING FOR MLK DAY AT HELLYER PARK
Join me and other members of the community as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a day of service! The program is Monday, January 17 from 9AM-1PM. Register at ourcityforest.eventbrite.com.
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
VIETNAMESE AMERICAN SERVICE CENTER IS OPEN
TIPS TO PREPARE FOR POSSIBLE FLOODING
1. Create an emergency plan: The first step toward being flood ready is preparing for an emergency. Discuss with members of your household what to do during a disaster.
 
2. Put your 3-day emergency kit together: Create an emergency kit with tools, supplies, non-perishable food and water.
 
3. Download disaster and emergency apps: You can register for Santa Clara County’s emergency alerts by downloading the free preparedness app “ReadySCC” on your smartphone.
 
4. Know your flood risk: Visit valleywater.org/floodready to find out if you live in a high-risk flood zone. 
 
5. Get flood insurance ahead of time: Most home insurance policies will not cover you in case of a flood. Visit floodsmart.gov to learn about homeowner’s and renter’s flood insurance policies.
 
6. Protect your home from flood threats: Valley Water offers free, filled sandbags for residents of Santa Clara County. For a list of locations visit valleywater.org/floodready or call 408-630-2650.
 
7. Keep creeks clean and flowing: Healthy, flowing creeks reduce flood risks by carrying stormwaters away from properties and roads. Report blockages like wood or debris and dumping in creeks at 408-630-2378.
 
8. Avoid floodwaters – Turn around, don’t drown: Never walk or drive through flooded areas, no matter how shallow.
 
9. Build responsibly in floodplains: Construction within flood zones require special permits. Learn more at valleywater.org/floodready.
During the winter season, it’s important to remember that flooding can happen any time it rains. The extreme drought conditions that Santa Clara County has endured over the last year have hardened the ground. This hardening can increase run-off to streams and creeks during the first few days of heavy rain, elevating the risk of flooding.