Hi neighbor,
I hope your February was full of love and heart-healthy efforts. The American Heart Association joined me to proclaim February as American Heart Month.
Improving the health and well-being of all San Jose residents is one of my goals as your Councilmember. I aim for San Jose to become a certified Blue Zones city. This means becoming a city with the healthiest and longest-living people. Together, through policy and community, we can ensure everyone lives life to the fullest.
A healthy community celebrates and that is why I am proclaiming March as Women's History Month with Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei and Councilmember Pam Foley. Below are women-owned businesses in District 6 that you can take your mother, grandmother, sister, or friend to celebrate:
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This month, I highly encourage you to join two of my virtual relationship-strengthening events. My Office Hours are on Wednesday, March 8th from 5:30PM-6:30PM and my State of the District Address is on Thursday, March 23rd from 6PM-8PM.
Also in this newsletter, you will find many fun outdoor events and volunteer opportunities.
Please stay safe and warm as the winter weather continues.
Best,
Dev
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March Office Hours
Please join me for this month's Office Hours on Wednesday, March 8th on Zoom from 5:30PM-6:30PM.
I look forward to answering your questions and finding solutions to your concerns.
If you are not able to join me, send my office an email with your question or concern. You can also call my office at (408) 535-4906.
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The State of District 6 Address is on
Thursday, March 23rd
This year's State of the District Address is almost here. On Thursday, March 23rd from 6PM-8PM, we will be meeting on Zoom and will be joined by three special guest speakers:
- SJPD Captain Brian Spears
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Abode Services Program Manager, John Harris
- City of San Jose's Housing Dept. Assistant Director, Rachel VanderVeen
Please RSVP to this event and submit any questions you have for me or our guest speakers. Questions can be about any topic. Each of us can not wait to share with you what we accomplished in 2022 and what we look forward to achieving in 2023.
This event will be recorded and shared if you are not able to join us.
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Addressing Planning and Permitting
As part of this year’s budget process, I co-chaired a committee on planning and permitting to help speed up those processes and make them more user-friendly for residents and developers. In working with community and business leaders, our committee successfully incorporated new ideas that will be included in this year’s budget cycle. These ideas include simplifying the online application portal, streamlining the approvals process, and ensuring the City has enough staff to complete the job.
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Welcoming Spring to San Jose |
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March is Women's History Month
To celebrate all of the amazing women in San Jose and around the world, Vice Mayor Kamei, Councilmember Foley, and I are lighting City Hall in purple through Friday, March 10th.
Purple is one of the colors that represent Women's History Month. It signifies the justice and dignity women have advocating for equality.
Cheers to women everywhere and all of the impressive things they do!
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Celebrate Art at
San Jose Mineta Airport
San José Mineta International Airport and the Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Program invite you to a dedication for the recently completed "XO" sculpture by artists Laura Kimpton and Jeff Schomberg.
The event will be held at the San José Mineta International Airport, outside Terminal B at the site of the artwork on Thursday, March 9th from 11:30AM- 1:30PM.
Free portraits by professional photographer Dave Lepori will be offered and printed on the spot between 11:30AM-1:30PM. Photographs will be taken on a first-come basis.
This event will be held outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Parking is available in Lot 5, just south of Terminal B. Please bring your ticket to the event for validation.
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BART Community
Listening Session
BART wants to involve you in the reform of their Police Department. At their virtual Listening Session on Thursday, March 9th from 6:30PM-8:30PM you can give your opinion on policies and practices that will improve BART PD.
Register for this event here.
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Second Saturday on The Alameda on March 11th |
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Enjoy the sun this Spring by strolling the Alameda. Great food and live music make for an awesome Saturday itinerary. |
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Sounds of the Sonic Runway
On Wednesday, March 15th enjoy the sunset and music by DJ Rhythm.
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Be a Tutor
Pass on your reading and writing skills to other adults who are looking to improve their own.
All volunteers who are interested must attend the volunteer orientation and training sessions listed in the image.
Register to be a tutor here.
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Heal in Nature with a Walk at Laguna Seca |
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Appreciate our local nature and keep your body active by taking a ~3-mile walk at Laguna Seca on Saturday, March 18th from 9AM-12PM.
Local healers will lead you through a meditation, you'll get to explore this seasonal wetland, learn about the natural and cultural history of the North Coyote Valley Conservation Area, and hopefully experience some Spring bird migration.
Laguna Seca isn’t usually open to the public, so this is a great chance to get a sneak peek behind the scenes! This event is FREE, make sure to RSVP.
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5 New Restaurants in Little Italy
If you've been looking for new places to eat, five new restaurants have just joined Little Italy!
Bibo's Little Italy Pizza, Birre by Pour Decisions Taproom, Ancora Vino and a Salumi bar, and Torino Panino Italian Deli and Sandwich shop now call the Enoteca La Storia building "home". Come show your support for these new businesses.
Each restaurant has the same business hours that are below:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday: 11 AM–9 PM
Friday: 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday: 11 AM–9 PM
Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM
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How to Celebrate Earth Day
Let's do everything we can to protect and preserve our planet.
This April, join your neighbors in keeping our city clean.
On Saturday, April 22 there will be locations all over San Jose where you can help pick up trash.
If you are interested in volunteering or creating a volunteer group, please email my staffer, Diana.
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Volunteers Needed for the Wine Walk
Willow Glen's annual Spring Wine Walk is on Saturday, April 15th. Volunteers are needed to pour wine and check in guests.
Organizations and businesses are encouraged to volunteer as a group. Register to volunteer here.
The Wine Walk will be held rain or shine. Buy your tickets for an afternoon of wine tasting and shopping along Lincoln Avenue.
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Sip and Paint at Cahill Park this May |
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Find your inner Picasso on Friday, May 5th from 6PM-8PM at Cahill Park. All paint supplies are free to registered guests and wine is available for purchase for anyone 21+ years (Must have a valid ID).
RSVP as seats fill up quickly!
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Care Kits for Families and Individuals in Interim Housing |
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Families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness and the transition into emergency housing are in need of Welcome Home Kits and Care Kits. All items must be brand new. Please schedule kit drop-offs by emailing pathvolunteers@epath.org
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City Resources and Opportunities |
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Men's Support Groups
at Bascom Library
Staff at Bascom Library have a volunteer-led program to give men the emotional support they need.
The Men's Support Group is a safe, non-judgmental place for men to share and listen. Participants must be 18+. See meeting dates and register here.
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Crossing Guards Needed
Help improve the safety of our children on their way to and from school by becoming a Cross Guard.
Play a role in helping our city continue working to make San José safer for pedestrians by submitting your application here.
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The San Jose Police Department is hiring for multiple positions:
Police Data Specilist 1
9-1-1 Call Taker
Radio Dispatcher
Police Recruit
Submit your application here.
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Lifeguards and Pool Managers Needed |
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Summer is approaching quickly. Apply to the position you're interested in by clicking the respective image. |
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Volunteer in Little Italy
Little Italy is growing rapidly.
Volunteers are needed to help in the Cultural Center & Museum and at events such as the Annual Street Festival, Boss of the Sauce Competition, and more.
Sign up to volunteer here.
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Second Harvest Needs
Site Leaders
Everyone deserves to eat. Second Harvest Food Bank does an amazing job of ensuring that. Join them in making nutritious food accessible to all San Jose families by being a Site Leader.
Site Leaders are responsible for supervising food sorting projects at distribution centers. Learn more about this volunteer opportunity and apply here.
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Lower Your Energy Bill
San José Clean Energy (SJCE) has tips on how to lower usage and save money.
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