PAVING AND ROAD WORK UPDATE FOR 2022 |
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Happy Lunar New Year!
As our community celebrates the Year of the Tiger, I would like to reaffirm my commitment to you, the residents of District 4. This time of celebration calls on us to be brave in the face of adversity and to be bold with both our words and our actions. It is a time to focus on our strengths as a community and face our challenges together with resolve and persistence. |
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For those of you who will be celebrating out and about this year, I'd like to offer some tips from our friends at the San Jose Police Department to help ensure we keep our community safe.
Street Precautions
- Always be alert to your surroundings and the people around you.
- Don’t walk near bushes or parked cars.
- Walk in well-lit areas and ask for an escort or a friend to join you.
- Know your route and where to go for help if needed.
- Tell family members and friends where you are going and when you are expected to return.
- Do not carry a lot of cash with you and leave unnecessary credit cards at home.
- Keep money in a pocket instead of a purse or wallet.
- Keep purses in front and close to you.
- Make eye contact with people you pass.
If Taking Public Transportation
- Always be aware of your surroundings.
- Use busier stops, preferably near open businesses.
- After boarding, sit as close to the operator as possible.
- After leaving, make sure no one follows you.
If You Encounter a Situation
- Safety First: Trust your instincts and assess your surroundings.
- If you feel unsafe, and you are able to, leave the area. If you are unable to leave call 911 or 408-277-8911.
- Stay Calm: Take a deep breath, limit eye-contact, maintain neutral body language.
- Speak Out (If you can do so safely): In a calm and firm voice establish physical boundaries and denounce their behavior and comments.
- Seek Immediate Support: Ask bystanders for support or intervention/call 911.
- Seek Emotional Support: Once you feel safe, take time to recover and reach out to someone to talk about what happened. Remember this is not your fault, and you are not alone.
I wish all of you a happy, healthy, and safe Year of the Tiger!
Sincerely,
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- GUN HARM ORDINANCE
- MORRILL MIDDLE SCHOOL VACCINATION EVENT 1/29
- OPEN ENROLLEMENT FOR COVERED CALIFORNIA
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On Tuesday, my Council Colleagues and I passed a Gun Harm Ordinance that was the first of its kind in the country. Our goal is to encourage gun safety and to reduce the incredible financial burden of gun violence currently being shouldered by our community.
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Gun related injury and death is a public health crisis in our country. As you can see from the graphic above, gun policy and mass shootings usually grab headlines but the majority of harm caused by guns goes largely unreported. Many of these deaths, suicides, and accidental shootings are preventable if gun owners take the necessary precautions.
That is what our Gun Harm Ordinance is meant to encourage. By making gun owners more aware and more accountable to the potential harm guns pose, we hope gun owners will take the needed steps to ensure their firearms are stored safely and handled properly. I understand that stemming the tide of gun violence is a complex problem that requires an equally complex set of solutions. This ordinance addresses some of the causes that make up nearly 2/3 of all gun violence.
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YEAR IN REVIEW AND COMMUNITY SURVEY |
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As we begin developing our plan for 2022, my staff and I have been hard at work reviewing the progress we've made in 2021 as well as identifying areas where both we and the City can continue to improve.
There are many things in the works for my office including a new website, more townhalls and office hours, community events, and more. Stay tuned. I'll provide updates as we continue to build on the work we've done. We've prepared a brief video recap of our first year in office, which you can view by clicking the thumbnail below.
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My team and I strive to provide excellent service to our constituents. We encourage District 4 residents to contact our office with questions and concerns so we can proactively seek to resolve issues within the City of San Jose’s purview. I invite you to share your feedback through this Community Survey. Let me know what areas within the city’s scope need our attention. We appreciate your input and look forward to always providing you with first-rate service.
Sincerely,
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VACCINATION EVENT AT MORRILL MIDDLE SCHOOL - REGISTER NOW |
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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.
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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 12 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)
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Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Everyone: Every home in the U.S., regardless of their insurance status, is eligible to order four free at- home COVID- 19 tests. Orders ship in 7-12 days. Order free at-home tests at www.covidtests.gov.
Avoid Fake COVID-19 Tests: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Division of Consumer and Business Education recently issued guidance on how to avoid purchasing fake COVID-19 tests. For more information, visit the FTC webpage.
Guidance to COVID-19 Testing Options: With the high demand for COVID-19 testing locally, the County Public Health Department offers guidance on what kind of test to use, when a test is needed, and where you should and should not go to get tested. The testing options are a PCR test, typically administered in a clinic or drive-through operation, and an antigen test, which is available for home use.
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Free Antigen Tests
The County of Santa Clara is offering a limited number of free at-home COVID-19 antigen tests to those who live, work, or attend school in the county, with four distribution locations opening on an appointment basis while supplies last. Tests are not available on a drop-in basis without an appointment.
Those who live, work, or attend school in the county may sign up through www.sccfreetest.org to obtain four at-home tests. Those able to secure an appointment may choose from one of the distribution locations for pick up at a chosen time, with the first slots available this Saturday.
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Berryessa Union School District Community COVID-19 Testing Event
In Partnership with BigBang Artwork, Predicine Lab Berryessa Union School District will be hosting a no-cost, voluntary COVID-19 testing event for Berryessa. The events will take place this weekend from 9:00 - 5:00 pm at the following locations:
Saturday, January 29, 2022 - Piedmont Middle School
Sunday, January 30, 2022 - Sierramont Middle School
This testing event will be open to the entire Berryessa community! Pre-registration is required. Please sign up before arriving at the testing site.
Pre-Registration Link:
Testing supplies are limited. A free KN95 mask will be given to each participant while supplies last!
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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)
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THERE'S STILL TIME TO ENROLL FOR COVERED CALIFORNIA |
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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
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