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Hello residents of District 4 and welcome to my monthly newsletter.

Before I share an update on what the D4 Office has been up to during the summer recess, I want to acknowledge the horrific event that took place within our community this summer and highlight that even in these darkest hours, our community showed up for one another.

I want to extend my deepest condolences to the families, friends and communities of the victims and my fervent wishes for complete and speedy recoveries to the injured survivors. I want to thank the Gilroy Police Department, our Sheriff’s department and all of the first responders for minimizing what could have been even far greater carnage, acknowledging that a single death is one too many. I have deep gratitude for the medical and support personnel at all three of our public hospitals for springing into immediate action, coming in voluntarily, staying all night and providing excellent care to the survivors and their families.

Our community is strong. We come together both in times of celebration and times of sorrow and common anger, and sometimes the best we can do is support one another and renew our pledge to safe, inclusive and healthy community. At the end of the day this is what we are, a community.

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Although there were no planned meetings for the board, committees or commissions during July, the D4 Office was busy spending time in the district with all of you.

I kicked off our D4 Reads campaign, which brought me to different libraries throughout the district to read to the County's youngest residents. My last storytime for the summer was on Aug. 15 at the Willow Glen Library. Children benefit greatly from early childhood literacy. And each and every one of us can be a reading champion. I encourage everyone to become familiar with your local library as they are a great resource for the whole family.

Last month you may have seen the D4 team out in the community visiting D4 food establishments as well. We all have to eat and what's better than supporting our local eateries while taking a lunch break? I welcome you to share your #D4Eats recommendations on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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

And in case you missed it, watch my virtual #Food4Thought here.

The Board of Supervisors meeting reconvened Tuesday, Aug. 13 w ith a packed agenda that included a resolution I co-sponsored with Board President Joe Simitian to urge the federal government to ban assault weapons nationwide.

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

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Community involvement is deeply rooted in Cole Cameron’s character.

Growing up in the small farm town of Strathmore, California, Cole was taught the value of lending a helping hand to neighbors and community members. In 1989 Cole carried his community values with him to his Cambrian neighborhood, with a goal to inspire others to become actively involved with each other and in their community as neighbors.

“I believe in neighbors helping neighbors,” Cole said.

His goal is to connect people to their neighborhoods, helping and caring for each other in both their daily lives and in emergencies.

In his community, Cole is the Chair of the Cambrian Community Council . The council holds regularly scheduled meetings to inform the community of events, news and issues impacting Cambrian specifically. He is also a member of Friends of Cambrian Park Plaza , a group focused on the Cambrian Park Plaza development.

Cole is a board member and instructor of the Campbell Community Emergency Response Team ( CERT ), which trains residents in emergency preparedness, communications and first-aid that effects an entire community, such as a natural disaster, wildfire or power outage. His goal is to bring CERT to South Bay neighborhoods, including our youth.

“It’s important to be prepared for anything, anywhere,” Cole said.

When Cole is not volunteering his time to local organizations, he’s in other parts of the Bay mentoring youth and providing resources to veterans in need.

As veteran, 1st Lt. in the Army, Cole continues to serve his fellow veterans. He is part of Veterans Healing Veterans from the Inside Out , an organization which works with justice-involved veterans. He also serves on the board of Know A Vet and is member of Veterans Voice of Santa Clara County , organizations that direct veterans to resources they may need after service.

Cole is a member of Mentor-Discover-Inspire , Boys to Men and the Ever Forward Club . These organizations provide mentors to at-risk boys and young men.

If you’re interested in community involvement, CERT or simply making a neighborly connection, you can contact Cole via email to [email protected] .

Email my Communications Director Mayra Flores at [email protected] to nominate next month's #WeAreD4 feature.

MONTHLY GALLERY

See where my staff and I have been in the community last month.

JULY GALLERY

Throughout the month, my team and I go out to our communities to share updates and hear your concerns, feedback and priorities in areas in which we can assist.

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WHERE IN D4 ...

See where the D4 team and I have been in the charts below and click on the "Community" button above to get the latest updates on D4 neighborhood associations and organizations.