Happy Holidays!

Dear Neighbor,

Closing out 2023, I'm looking forward to enjoying the holiday lights and decorations in our community and more time with family. I hope you are, too!

Looking ahead to what's coming in front of City Council before the end of the year, we're taking actions to address our homelessness crisis. Items on the 12/12/2023 City Council agenda include a Rue Ferrari expansion project (an existing emergency interim shelter) and supportive parking in Berryessa. The council will vote to move forward with the creation of a supportive parking site at 10338 – 1300 Berryessa Road to give folks living in RVs safe options to go. Both sites will have on-site support services to help folks get back on their feet and on the path towards stability.

Neither of these sites are in District 6, but responding to our homelessness crisis is a citywide challenge that requires a citywide response. We have several interim housing sites in District 6, and I’m happy to see other parts of the city doing their part.

I wish you safe and happy holidays.

Best,

Dev

Congratulations to Hicklebee's Bookstore and Sharks Sports & Entertainment for receiving the City's First Annual Economic and Community Champion Awards for District 6!

Links to Christmas in the Park: https://www.christmasinthepark.com/ and Accessibility Sunday

SAN JOSÉ 311 - YOUR WAY TO REQUEST CITY SERVICES!

Want to get that pothole or street light fixed? Did you spot graffiti or illegal dumping that needs cleaning up? Perhaps you're wondering about how to report an abandoned vehicle, get a larger garbage container or get rid of your junk?

With the San José 311 website or mobile app, it's now quick and easy to file and track a City service request or to reach one of our customer representatives. We think you're going to love it!

When you submit a City service request through San José 311, the request will reach the relevant City service team who will accept, review, and resolve your request as appropriate -- and let you know the outcome.

Submit a request on the website or download the mobile app to your smartphone:

• San José 311 website
• Google Play
• Apple App Store

** Please be sure to keep your app updated with the latest version so that you can benefit from the improvements. If you have not downloaded the app yet, please do so by going to Google Play or the Apple App Store.

• Here's more about how San José 311 works: Create and sign in with an account, or if you prefer, submit requests anonymously. An account provides enhanced features and more personalized service.
• Service requests can be logged with or without photos; either way, your request will be categorized and mapped for you to see.
• You can see other mapped requests and follow them if you want updates on those.
• Using the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) button, you can search or scroll for an array of City services.
• Using the My Home Services button, you can find your service providers for street sweeping, waste collection, and water service.

San José 311 enables you and City crews to more quickly connect in keeping our city well maintained! We appreciate your assistance, and please, let your neighbors know about San José 311, too!

Not a smart phone or app user?

No worries! You can use San José 311 features right here. Submit a service request for:

1. Abandoned Vehicles
2. Graffiti
3. Illegal Dumping
4. Potholes
5. Streetlight Outages
6. General Requests
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. Speak with a live Customer Service Representative