d4sanjose.com • (408) 535-4904 • district4@sanjoseca.gov

2023-2024 Budget Approved At This Week's Council Meeting

2023-24 San Jose budget is complete. I’m proud of the work we did to find a collaborative approach to moving $27 million into homelessness solutions while preserving funds for affordable housing.

“This compromise allows for the city to add staff needed to quickly move to open interim housing, operate the programs and help move people off the streets. And we preserved all of the money that had been earmarked for low-income housing developments." - Councilmember Cohen

Read the whole budget approval story in the San Jose Mercury News

Lyten Opens Facility in North San Jose

Lyten's new manufacturing line in North San Jose is where this innovative tech company will produce batteries using their new lithium-sulfur and graphene technology. It’s an environmentally friendly battery that will facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles and improve performance of satellites. Using zero cobalt, manganese, or nickel, this new power cell is lighter than conventional cells, with increased power density. With the opening of this Lyten facility, District 4 continues to be the best place to grow in San Jose.

Celebrating Philippines Independence Day

Mabuhay! It was an incredible honor to celebrate the 125th Philippines Independence Day at San Jose City Hall with the mayor, city council, Consul General, and our esteemed Filipino American community leaders and members. We came together for a special reason: to strengthen our community, promote cultural unity, and embrace the extraordinary talents within our Fil-Am community. 

Open San Jose Opens Their Doors

Open San Jose cut the ribbon on their wonderful downtown location. It consists of studios, art galleries, and offices for several partner non-profits, led by CreaTV. It’s a great new spot to foster creativity and community.

Litter Pick-Up : Penitencia Creek

Report Illegal Fireworks!

Fireworks are illegal in the City of San Jose. Lighting fireworks in your neighborhood could spark a brush or structure fire. Fireworks also cause stress and trauma in pets and children. You can anonymously report fireworks in your community and upload photo evidence using the 311 app. 

Here’s a breakdown of the fines you could be hit with if you’re caught using or selling fireworks in San Jose.

$1,000 for a first violation

$2,000 for a second violation

$3,000 for a third violation

The sale of fireworks may result in a fine of up to $50,000 plus jail time, depending on quantity.

Senior Summer BBQ Party!

Event: Senior Summer BBQ

Date: 7/8/23

Time: 1PM-4PM

Staff/Volunteer Time: 11AM-5PM

Location: Berryessa Community Center

Address: 3050 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA 95132

Volunteer shifts for Senior Summer BBQ:

1. 11am-1pm: Set up crew
2. 4pm-5pm: Clean up crew
3. 1pm-4pm: Raffle station: The volunteer will be overseeing the tables where the raffle prizes will be displayed. They will be in charge of monitoring the items and ensuring that nothing is moved or taken from the tables. The volunteer will also remind participants to fill-out the back of the ticket, so the participants can be reached if they are not present during the raffle calling. A City staff or BSAC member will be in charge of selling the raffle tickets at a separate station. 

• Please arrive at least 15-minutes before your assigned volunteer shift to sign in and to be oriented for your role. 
• Check in with Angela Pedrigal (Volunteer Coordinator) at the Councilmember David Cohen booth to sign in. 
• If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Volunteer Coordinator, Angela Pedrigal at angela.pedrigal@sanjoseca.gov or (510) 266-2209.

Volunteer In Your Community

Volunteer Opportunities: 

If you are interested in volunteering over the summer, we are in need of volunteers for a wide array of events that take place in District 4! Please consider helping out your community.

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Angela Pedrigal, at angela.pedrigal@sanjoseca.gov for more information. 

Jeepney Jam! A Philippine Independence Day Celebration

On June 5, 1898, during the Spanish-American War, Philippine Revolutionary Emilio Aguinaldo issued a decree at his house located in what was then known as Cavite El Viejo proclaiming June 12, 1898 as the day of independence. Jeepney Jam is San Jose’s latest Philippine Cultural Celebration. Along with our October event, FAHM Jam is produced in partnership with events team from Garden at the Flea / Moveable Co. along side San Jose based non-profit organizations that work with Filipino and Filipino-American communities and the South Bay as a whole. While we understand the wide variety of issues our community faces, we also understand that one of the best ways to preserve and display our talent and culture is through events like this. Inspired by the Street Jam cultural festival that existed in the 90s and early 2000s in Downtown San Jose, this generation’s event will be showcasing today’s local and past Filipino-American talent as well as small businesses that sell everything from food to fashion. This is a free event but donations to our non-profit organizers are welcome. Proceeds from this event to support development of Delanos Manongs Park in East San Jose, space dedicated to the forgotten heroes of the United Farm Workers along side Ceasar Chavez in the 60’s. Jeepney Jam & FAHM Jam events are family friendly events for all-ages and all walks of life are welcome to come enjoy the festivities.

Independence HS Band Heads to London!

Get Rid of Junk for FREE!

Did you know the City of San José will pick up your junk for free?

The City provides this service to all residents free of charge. Getting rid of your junk is easy; just check out the list of accepted items, make your appointment, then set your junk out by the street. Our team will come by to take it all away. This program is one of San Jose's best kept secrets, saving you a trip to the dump, while cleaning up the neighborhood!

Which Issue Is Most Important To You?

Let's Be Friends!

Get the latest from me and my staff on Instagram, Nextdoor, Facebook, and Twitter.

We post everything from emergency notifications and district specific updates to council meeting breakdowns and inside looks at life at City Hall. Got recommendations for businesses, schools, or local heroes we might want to highlight? Send us a DM!

We welcome all your feedback as comments on our posts, direct messages in our inbox, phone calls to the office. Click the links above or the icons below to connect with us.

Easily Access City Services

San Jose 311 is your gateway to City Services from vehicle blight abatement, graffiti removal, reporting fireworks, illegal dumping, pot holes, and more.

click here to get started.

Rebates up to 90% for Your Building Upgrades!

Through the San José Energy Efficient Business Program, your business can receive rebates when you make certain energy-saving upgrades. These significant rebates (80-90% off!) help make the projects more affordable, and when you combine the rebates with your lower monthly energy costs, the upgrades can quickly pay for themselves.

click here to get started.

Who's making a big difference in our 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!