Fiscal year 2023-2024 Mayor’s March Budget Message | |
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This week, the City Council unanimously approved the Mayor’s Budget Message.
In addition, the council asked for city staff to evaluate the costs of a number of additional proposals suggested by other members of the Council. The Mayor’s Budget Message represents the beginning of the budget process. The Budget Message itself, along with all memos submitted by council, will direct the City Manager’s office as she crafts the actual budget for the city. The City Manager will work with her staff to balance the budget while also estimating the costs for all requests made through May. The final City budget will be adopted in June by the City Council. Between now and June, we will hold public budget hearings to get additions input on your priorities.
During the meeting, we listened to robust public comment and read letters of advocacy from residents. We heard numerous residents speak up about childcare, libraries, climate change, public safety, wage theft, Measure E funds, homelessness, and housing. Our office also read the letters that came to our office for this item and took note that many support the rezoning of mobile homes, increasing arts funding, and building affordable housing.
In the Budget Message, the Mayor focused on public safety, homelessness, and attracting investments in jobs and housing. I was happy to work with him as he crafted the message and made sure that many of my priorities were included. He highlighted filling city staff, increasing police staffing to decrease emergency response times, providing garbage services to our unhoused neighbors, and making it easier to build affordable housing. I wrote a memo calling for the city to continue expanding library hours and focusing on climate resiliency.
Our office also has the ability to make specific budget requests to the Mayor’s office. These budget requests are for one-time funds on items such as road safety improvements, park activations, and other local priorities. My goal is to continue serving you, the residents of District 4, by addressing our community’s basic needs. Please email our office with your suggestions for the city budget. Your continued input and involvement will ensure that we are able to move forward together!
Follow the links below to view memos and public letters related to the Mayor's Budget Message:
Mayor Mahan's March Budget Message
Memo by Councimembers Davis, Davis, Torres, Ortiz, Doan, Batra
Memo by Councilmember Cohen
Memo by Councilmember Candelas
Memo by Councilmember Batra
Memo by Councilmember Torres
Memo by Councilmember Doan
Memo by Councilmember Ortiz
Letters from the public: Letter 1, Letter 2, Letter 3, Letter 4, Letter 5, Letter 6
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Planning Commission Seeking Applicants | |
The City of San Jose Planning Commission is seeking applicants to fill vacancies in multiple districts including district 4. Please consider submitting your application or share this information with someone you think could fit the role. | |
San José Flea Market Update | |
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Office of Economic Development & Cultural Affairs, City of San Jose
Flea Market Vendor Update
Your voice is important! The City is still accepting applications for Flea Market Advisory Group members. Apply for one of the initial four (4) general vendor seats on the Advisory Group by Monday, March 27, 2023 5:00 pm. The selection process includes the following steps:
· Fill out the application form:
· English: Online version / Print version
· Spanish: Online version / Print version
· Vietnamese: Online version / Print version
· Return the application form to the City via the online form, email or paper form in person.
· In-person applications can be submitted at Work2Future's office at 1608 Las Plumas Avenue in San José during business hours, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
· Email completed forms to fleamarketsj@sanjoseca.gov.
· Contact staff at (408) 535-8181 or by email at fleamarketsj@sanjoseca.gov if you need application assistance.
After the application deadline, a City panel will evaluate the applications against the eligibility and membership criteria and recommend a slate of 11 individuals (including nominations from the Berryessa Flea Market Vendor Association and the property owner) and one (1) property owner alternate. Then the City Manager will appoint the Advisory Group members, who will be listed in a memo posted to the website and sent to the people who signed up for email updates from the City.
Check out our website for more information: www.sjeconomy.com/FleaMarketVendors
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Next Community Meet & Greet | |
It's your chance to discuss your concerns with your Councilmember and meet your neighbors! My staff and I look forward to seeing you. | |
Have You Been Impacted By The SVB Collapse? | |
The staff of Congressman Ro Khanna has reached out to our office asking for information on anyone in District 4 who's been negatively affected by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
Did you have deposits there? Is your business now in trouble, due to the failure of the bank?
Please follow this link to tell your story. No sensitive information will be collected.
| Berryessa Art Festival 2023 | The Berryessa Art Festival is returning on Saturday, May 13th from 10 AM to 3 PM at Penetencia Creek Park. Save the date and we'll be releasing more event information as the festival draws nearer. Sponsorship opportunities are now available! For more information, to volunteer, or to reserve a booth, get in touch with Hugo in my office. | Which Issue Is Most Important To You? |
| Select one issue from options below: | | | Wishing our Muslim brothers and sisters a happy Ramadan and Eid al Fitr ahead! Ramadan begins the evening of Wed, Mar 22, 2023 and runs through the evening of Thursday, Apr 20, 2023.Ramadan is a the Holy Month observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection and community. | |
FREE EYE CARE CLINIC - APRIL 23
- Seeing clients, mostly having no medical insurance
- Provide Spot Vision prescription reading
- Test Vision Acuity (eye charts)
- Test Glaucoma where necessary
- Provide detailed eye examinations by professionals
- Dispense recycled eyeglasses where necessary and when available
- Order new eyeglasses where necessary and recycled unavailable
- Connect client to Lions Eye Foundation for further treatment if required
To Sign Up: Choose a time from 9, 10, 11 AM, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 PM • Send a text containing
First Name, number of patients, hour of the day to (408) 596-33692
For more information, or to volunteer, please email Mara in my office
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Paint the CitySJ is a series of free events in our parks that feature a live painting instructor who teaches up to 50 guests how to paint a particular design. The event is free for those who RSVP ahead of time via our Eventbrite page Participants will receive a complimentary canvas and necessary painting supplies to complete the painting. Beverages will be available for purchase (e.g. wine for those 21+ and non-alcoholic beverages as well).
This year we will be at the below parks in District 4:
Thursday, March 30th at Brooktree Park - RSVP LINK
Thursday, May 18th at Noble Park - RSVP LINK
Check-in | 5:45 p.m.
Event | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Promotional Video | LINK
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The City of San José Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services is now accepting applications for the 2023-2026 Bringing Everyone’s Strengths Together (BEST) Grant Program. The mission of this program is to provide funding for San José youth to build on their strengths and reduce their risk of gang involvement and youth violence.
Qualified non-profit organizations serving San José youth may apply through Thursday, March 23,2023 by 4 p.m. Applicants are required to attend one of the two identical pre-proposal workshops. More information on workshop dates and the virtual links can be found here.
| U.R.J.G.E.N.T. Grant Applications Now Open! |  |
POLICY PRIORITIES AND PROJECT PREFERENCES
The name “URJGENT” is an acronym connected to our District 3 policy priorities [link] that are concerns for our community:
☆ Unhoused
☆ Racial Justice
☆ Green
☆ Equity
☆ Neighborhoods
☆ Transparency
Applications for this grant will only be considered if they fall under one of these six categories. Additionally, proposals submitted for this grant must be project-based or supply a material need for technology or equipment. If project-based, the project must have already been in existence or on-going, or be initiated in calendar year 2023. This includes projects or programs that occur on an annual basis, such as annual creek clean-ups or summer youth programs. One-time projects should be completed before March 2024, but will not be disqualified from applying. If material or technology based, the request must be for one-time purchases. Specific requests for salaries, rent, or other ongoing expenses may be included in the application so long as they are related to the provision of services or support that benefits our residents. One-time events will not be considered through this process and will be referred to our event sponsorship process for consideration.
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RTSV is excited to host our National Rebuilding Day on Saturday, April 29th, and volunteer sign-ups are open! Sign up to volunteer with us to help local neighbors in need in your community and meet new friends in the process!
All skill levels are welcome and it’s a great opportunity to gather your friends and family who might also be interested. Our next volunteer could be someone you know! Volunteer Sign-Ups are open until April 10th. We have limited volunteer spots available so act fast and sign up to volunteer before it's too late.
Sign up to volunteer!
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Berryessa Education Foundation's annual raffle is on! For just $5 per ticket, you can get the chance to win a number of great prizes and it's all for a great cause.
Tickets can be purchased in person at any Berryessa Union School District school, or at the main office.
Get more information here.
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Who's making a big difference in your community? A great teacher, business owner, a police officer who goes beyond the call of duty. Maybe there's someone spending their free time organizing creek clean-ups or blanket drives for the unhoused... If you've got someone special in your neighborhood, let us know by nominating them to be a District Hero! | |
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Local businesses have a new opportunity to reinvigorate their business, save money, and support community-wide energy conservation efforts through a new program from San José Clean Energy, the local clean electricity provider operated by the City of San José.
The San José Energy Efficient Business Program has unlocked several rebates to San José business owners for qualifying HVAC, refrigeration, or water heating projects. These rebates, totaling up to 80–90% off the project cost, will make renovations to your small business more affordable and kickstarting these upgrades so much easier! All business customers with an active San José Clean Energy account are invited to participate.
Want to see if your project qualifies for the rebates above? Learn more or find a participating contractor at SanJoseCleanEnergy.org/Business.
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Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm at Berryessa Union School District, 1376 Piedmont Road. For more information email support@campusclini.org or call 855-286-2577.
Booster shots are available for everyone who has had the two initial vaccinations. Reservations can be found at sccfreevax.org.
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Office of Councilmember David Cohen
200 E. Santa Clara St
San José, CA 95113
(408) 535-4904
district4@sanjoseca.gov
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