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Taking stock of what our office accomplished over the course of 2022, I'd like to share with you some highlights, some facts and figures, and a call for your feedback as we run full speed into 2023.

Calls For Service

Responding to constituent concerns is a major part of the role of a District Office and we are ready to respond to a variety of issues and assist you with accessing city services or answering questions

and directing you to the best point of contact. In 2022, the District 4 office received 224 cases, down from 538 cases in 2021, which represents a 41% decrease overall. 

Events In The District

So much of what we do involves physically being in the district, interacting with our neighbors, and being part of our community. I’ve lived in District 4 a long time, as have most of my staff, so we know the area, we know the beauty, and we know where there’s room for improvement. Here’s a rundown of the events we organized and participated in throughout the year.

Building More Housing

For almost ten years, North San José residential development had stalled.

I'm proud to have brought various stakeholders together, including Supervisors Otto Lee and Cindy Chavez, plus Mayor Sam Liccardo and staffs from both the City of San Jose and the County of Santa Clara. The result is an agreement between the City and County that paves the way to build housing in North San José. 

This process was arduous and time consuming, but the result is a new path forward for to address our growing housing crisis and start on a path of developing a transit-oriented community in North San Jose. Regional problems can only be solved through collaboration and communication, when we all pull in the same direction. 



I look forward to seeing tens of thousands of new housing units built in San José in the coming years, and I’m proud to have been part of these historic negotiations.

Just one of the major developments coming to North San José thanks to our recent negotiations, the 210 Baypointe Parkway site is a parcel spanning an area of 4.3 acres. The project is slated to bring 292 apartment units and 42 townhome condominiums on the site currently home to a commercial building spanning 67,045 square feet. The proposed design mixes studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom rental units, as well as three-bedroom and four-bedroom condominiums which will be offered for sale. The project site is located between East Tasman Drive and Zanker Road. The residences will be built near VTA light rail and bus service, parks, shops, and restaurants, with convenient access to nearby major employers like Samsung, ASML, and Cisco.

South Bay Yacht Club Crab Feed

Saturday February 25, 2023

Only $70/adult. Kids=$5. Veggie lasagna=$45

Must order online and pay ahead of time.

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. 

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.

More Opportunities to Help Plant Trees!

Here are a few more opportunities for you to get involved with your community and improve your neighborhood:

Our City Forest is planting trees all along Zanker Avenue throughout the month and they're looking for volunteers on three Saturday mornings. See more information and sign up to help Saturday, February 25th click here

Our beloved Alum Rock Park remains closed to the public due to dangerous conditions near trails and waterways. Parks & Rec is working hard to make repairs, and asks for patience until the park can be reopened. You can find more information about this closure here.

Stanford Blood Center Drive

Donate blood during this event and you could win prizes including Amazon gift cards and Warriors basketball tickets.

click or tap for more information

Celebrating Black History

San Jose State University continues to celebrate Black History Month with a full calendar of events including dance workshops, AAVE discussions, stage performances, and more.

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!

Councilmember David Cohen promotes community cleanup events for residents throughout the year. It's a fun and easy way for everyone to get involved in their community, complete community service hours, and help serve their neighborhood by removing debris, trash and illegally dumped items from streets, creeks, and parks.

Join us in beautifying District 4 by participating in our next Neighborhood Clean Up!

If you would like to volunteer, please email my office.

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.

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.