District 4 and County Updates for You

For the latest updates regarding COVID-19 for residents and businesses, please visit the County Public Health Department website.

COVID-19 INFORMATION

Hi District 4 Residents,

The fall season is upon us and there’s a lot going on at the County. Here’s a quick summary of the actions taken at the September 22 Board of Supervisors meeting, in case you missed it:

The Board of Supervisors received a follow-up report to my February 2020 referral to continue funding for the Special Olympics of Northern California. It is clear that these services are needed, now more than ever. Special Olympics has already relied on our Board’s promise to help the population they serve, despite the constraints by COVID-19. These students are least well served by distance learning at their schools and we can’t in good conscience curtail other options that could be available at this time.

My colleagues and I unanimously approved the observance of June 19, Juneteenth, as a paid holiday for County employees. Santa Clara County is the first in the state of California to make Juneteenth a paid holiday.

At the same meeting, my colleagues and I unanimously approved the purchase of property located at 333 Page Street in San Jose using Measure A funds for affordable housing. I requested going forward that any purchase of property for public supportive housing or other affordable housing in District 4 have input and engagement from the community. I want to make sure in every case going forward that the community feels included and connected throughout the entire development process.

I highly encourage everyone to check their voter registration status. The deadline to register to vote in California is Oct. 19. Mail-in ballots in Santa Clara County will be mailed out beginning October 5.

While we're on the topic of civic engagement, I encourage youths ages 16 and 17 to pre-register to vote. It's a great way to make sure you are registered by the time you turn 18 and a great way to have your voice heard. Your voice matters. You can pre-register and register to vote in California online.

More than six months into this pandemic we are still moving toward our County's full reopening. COVID-19 has created conflict, though this virus is without a doubt our common enemy. We all want the same thing: containment of the virus, effective treatment or immunization, and the ability to return to our routines, our communities and our livelihoods. I will continue to advocate for a quicker and safe reopening of our County. As I do so, please reach out to my office to let us know how we can continue to be an advocate for you.

I am on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Nextdoor. There you can find resources, news and events.

As always, if you have questions, comments, and/or concerns, email me to [email protected]

I am here for you.

Be well,

Susan

We'd love you to send us your photos

The D4 Team celebrated our furry family members on August 26 for National Dog Day. I'd like to extend a warm thank you to everyone who shared photos of their dogs with us on social media.

Because of the smiles your community photos brought us, we'd like to ask you to send in photos each month that correlate to a monthly theme. This month, please share photos of hobbies, crafts, or projects you've taken up during COVID-19 by Oct. 15. Photos can be of baked goods, gardens, home projects, etc.

Each month, the photos will be compiled into a photo grid and featured in my monthly newsletter and on social media pages.

Email your photos to [email protected] for next month's photo grid.

IN THE NEWS

You can keep track of D4-specific coverage and County news by visiting my newsroom on my website.

NEWSROOM

Twice a month I hold a virtual meeting with D4 residents. This is a chance to get updates on the work the County and my office are doing. We will feature a guest speaker from a County department at each meeting.

In September we heard from the Office of Supportive Housing. And at our upcoming meeting, we will hear from the Department of Reentry Services. Click on the pink button to see the contents of the September meeting and presentation.