Join Us for a Water Town Hall Event | |
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Join us at Ruskin Elementary School on October 30th at 6pm to discuss the Valley Water processes and systems in place to purify our water!
Learn how Valley Water is investing in water reuse to ensure a safe, clean, and reliable supply of water to sustain Silicon Valley now and for future generations. Join us for a presentation on the importance of recycled and purified water to water supply and the future of water reuse in Santa Clara County, especially in the face of reoccurring droughts and climate change.
For more information about this event, please contact my office by emailing district4@sanjoseca.gov
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This week I had the opportunity to experience a couple hours of what our police officers do each day by joining Lt. Aragon for a ride-along. Thank you Lieutenant, for an informative and exciting morning!
Did you know you could go on a ride-along with a member of the San José Police Department? The main purpose of the Ride-Along Program is to improve police and public relations by familiarizing participants with the complex and unpredictable nature of police work. It can also be a great introduction to daily life on the police force.
You can file a request here.
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Traci Williams, ESUHSD's Director of Adult Education, earned the Dr. TJ Owens Education Award at the 68th Annual Freedom and Friendship Gala hosted by the NAACP San Jose Branch.
- Traci has served in ESUHSD since 2001, and is currently a leader in Adult Education. The Co-Chair of the South Bay Consortium for Adult Education; and Board Member to Work2Future.
- Traci's community work extends to the youth programs through Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. where she serves as the Northern California State Coordinator.
- Dr. TJ Owens lived a life dedicated to serving students and community members as a civil rights champion from serving as president of the Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education and San Jose NAACP, to serving in the local Rotary Club
More Information Here
Ms. Williams served our community as the Principal of Piedmont Hills High School. Congratulations, Traci!
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California Emerging Technology Fund Meeting | |
It was a pleasure to join Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano and Vice Mayor Evelyn Chua a at the California Emerging Technology Fund meeting, discussing plans for bridging the digital divide in Silicon Valley. | |
Let's Take SWIFT Action Against Climate Change | |
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Youth Commission Youth and Young Adult Priorities Survey
The survey is for youth and young adults ages 12-25 who live and/or attend school in/around San José. It was designed to gather information about the lived experiences of community members. This information will help the City of San José Youth Commission make recommendations to leaders and policymakers about improving services and creating more opportunities for young people in our community. All questions are optional, and you may skip any question(s) you prefer not to answer.
To be entered in a drawing to win a pair of Apple AirPods or Beats Flex All-Day Wireless Earphones and other prizes, you will see a form to enter your name and email after you submit your completed survey. Your personal information won’t be linked to your responses, and any information you share will be anonymous.
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Coming Up at Children's Discovery Museum of San José | |
Autumn is a magical season full of changes. Leaves turn colors, days get shorter, and temperatures drop. Bill's Backyard feels cozy as leaves blow through and jackets become more important. We adapt to nature's changes and are reminded that learning through play is universal throughout all the seasons. | |
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DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
Saturday, October 28
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Join us for this joyful program where we honor the lives of departed ancestors and loved ones. Create a stunning sand painting with stencils, learn about the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos, and delight in the bigger-than-life skeleton puppets and the Calaveras procession led by Teatro Familia Aztlán. The Museum's procession is uniquely exciting – it includes a stop at Lupe, the 14,000-year-old "muerto" mammoth.
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Harmonic Adopts Flickinger Park | |
Dozens of volunteers from Harmonic Inc and the surrounding community showed up at Flickinger Park last week for our Park Clean-Up event! We managed to remove many bags of debris and had a great time together! Harmonic has adopted Flickinger Park through San José’s Adopt-A-Park / Adopt-A-Trail program. | |
Got an idea for a future Park Clean-Up or Litter Pick-Up Event? Get in touch with Angela in my office to organize it! | |
Last Friday, we celebrated Filipino American History Month (FAHM) at FAHM JAM 2023! Over 75 Filipino-owned small businesses, food trucks, and local performers came together at the Berryessa Flea Market, where thousands of people enjoyed the festivities. It was a wonderful celebration of community and we are grateful for the Filipino Americans Coming Together in San José (FACTsj) Coalition for their months of hard work in organizing this annual event. | |
Coyote Creek Flood Management | |
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A Message From Valley Water:
Construction of the Coyote Creek Flood Management Measures Project along Notting Hill Dr. in San Jose starts on Oct. 26, 2023, with crews preparing the site for equipment access, scheduled tree removal, and vegetation clearing work.
Floodwall installation in this section of the creek will begin after the site preparations conclude. Crews will work Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to install metal sheet piles along Coyote Creek, using a press-in method that produces low noise. During this effort, which is planned to continue through the end of the year, some neighboring properties may experience typical construction noise and minor vibrations.
Construction trucks will travel on Sierra Rd., Hazlett Wy., Notting Hill Dr., Chessington Dr., and Berryessa Rd. Please use caution when near the project area and follow all traffic control measures. Flaggers will be present to safely guide vehicles and pedestrians.
Valley Water thanks you for your patience as we continue with this flood protection work. Once the Coyote Creek Flood Management Measures Project (Phase 1) and Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project (Phase 2) are completed, they will provide flood protection against a flood event equivalent to the February 2017 flood, which has a 5% chance of incurring in any given year.
Please visit valleywater.org/coyote-creek to view project information or download project maps. For questions, contact Public Information Representative Jose Villarreal via email at jvillarreal@valleywater.org or call 408-630-2879.
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Last week my staff and I joined Councilmember Pam Foley at Vinci Park Elementary School to kick off a new safety program called Slow Down San José. Traffic and pedestrian fatalities are on the rise in our city and the results have been tragic. Too many residents, some of them young children, have been killed on our streets due to excessive speed, inattention at the wheel, and other forms of reckless driving. We must urge one another to be mindful of the dangers of these behaviors.The City of San José has created Vision Zero and Slow Down San José in an effort to raise awareness and to spread a message of caution to all drivers. | |
Help Us Clean Up District 4 | |
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Councilmember Cohen is thrilled to invite you to volunteer at our District 4 Litter Pick-Up event at beautiful Commodore Park (N. Jackson & Commodore) on Saturday, October 28th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
We'll provide all the supplies, and we recommend you wear sunscreen and bring water for the sunny day. If you are interested, please let us know by responding to this email. Thanks so much for your consideration and we're looking forward to having you join us!
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We'll provide all the supplies, and we recommend you wear sunscreen and bring water for the sunny day. If you are interested, please let us know by responding to this email. Thanks so much for your consideration and we're looking forward to having you join us! | |
Take a look at the video from a Litter Pick Up Event we held in June. | |
How To Report A Crime Anonymously | |
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Reporting crimes, regardless of their magnitude, is vital for maintaining public safety and promoting a secure community. By reporting both minor and major crimes, individuals contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the local crime landscape. This valuable information assists the police department in strategically allocating resources and determining where to increase patrols or improve surveillance. Detecting patterns of criminal activity becomes more feasible with a higher volume of reported incidents, enabling law enforcement to respond effectively and implement proactive measures to deter crime. Ultimately, reporting crimes empowers communities to actively participate in making their neighborhoods safer and more resilient against criminal activities.
Click the link below to report a crime. Hopefully you don't have a crime to report right now, but you might want to click the button and bookmark the page it takes you to.
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Volunteer In Your Community | |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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! | |
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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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