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Hi Neighbors,
Last week, I rounded out my first 100 days as your City Councilmember. In this short time, I have held four community coffees and five community events, including a budget breakfast and a town hall with Congressman Jimmy Panetta. I value and appreciate communication with my neighbors especially your input. These events provide opportunities for residents to voice their concerns and ideas directly to me and my staff.
In addition to these events, I organized over 4 neighborhood dumpster days and 14 community cleanups. I am proud to say that we have removed over 140 tons of garbage and collected over 500 bags of trash from our neighborhoods. I am committed to improving the blight concerns that many community members have shared with me and promoting environmental stewardship. At City Hall, I have advocated for policies that benefit the community. This includes advocating for a stronger wage theft policy and improvements at Lake Cunningham -- a jewel of East San Jose. I have also prioritized a robust community engagement process for the Pleasant Hills Golf Course development as part of my commitment to the long-term success of our community.
My first 100 days in office have been marked by a strong commitment to community engagement and tangible progress on important issues. This is only the beginning, and we have a lot more work to do, together!
As always, I have a few upcoming events, check them out below alongside our recent events, budget update, and announcements!
Thank you for your continued support and please get in touch with my office for any questions or city service needs.
Best,
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Domingo Candelas
Councilmember, San José District 8
Learn more about our community work and accomplishments in my past monthly newsletters from February 2023 onward, which provides a wealth of information including updates on legislation, community events and important issues like the City budget, public safety, homelessness and more.
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District 8 Community Budget Meeting
Thursday, June 8th from 7 pm to 8 pm; doors open 6:30 pm
East Valley Family YMCA @ 1975 S White Rd, San José
Join Councilmember Candelas and Mayor Mahan for
this important conversation on the City Budget.
Help voice your priorities and ask questions about the latest proposals
and department briefings!
I want to invite more District 8 resident input and help ensure our neighborhoods
have a seat at the table for budget decisions.
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Meadowfair Community Meeting
Thursday, June 15th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Meadowfair Park @ Corda Dr & Barberry Ln, San José
This meeting will provide information on how neighbors
can work with city programs to take an active role in our parks.
Speak directly with Parks Maintenance staff and learn about our Adopt-A-Park program.
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Join our first Viva Parks of 2023 taking place at Welch park!
Stay tuned for the next Viva Parks on July 26th at Meadowfair Park!
Wednesday June 7th -- Welch Park @ Clarice Dr & Huran Dr, San José
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Community Chat
Friday, June 23rd from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Overfelt High School @ 1835 Cunningham Ave, San José
Join Councilmember Domingo Candelas and Councilmember Peter Ortiz
in the community and share your ideas, questions, or
concerns over a cup of aguas frescas or a paleta!
Individual meetings are limited to 5 minutes. Folks can meet in groups.
Please arrive early as community members will meet with the Councilmembers on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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June Health and Wellness Fair
Friday, June 30th from 8am-11am; kick off at 8:30 am
Eastridge Mall @ Use Entrance C by 24 Hour Fitness;
Parking available by Entrance D & Entrance C
Stop by for a morning of fun and fitness at Eastridge Mall!
Visit our resource fair booths for information and services, enjoy our entertainment program, and help support a local business after the event!
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Black April Commemoration and Service at VASC- Friday April 28th
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48th Vietnamese Refugee Day Memorial Ceremony- Sunday April 30th
On April 28th and April 30th, I joined several leaders in commemorating Black April and remembering the courage and resilience of the Vietnamese people.
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Lake Cunningham Cleanup - Saturday May 13th, 2023
Over 150 supporters hard at work alongside local leaders! Stay tuned for our ongoing efforts to restore this jewel of a park in East San José!
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CERT Meeting @ Evergreen Branch Library - Thursday May 11th, 2023
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District 8 Paint the CitySJ @ Welch Park - Friday May 19th, 2023
Left to right- over 40 residents learning about CERT + over 50 residents enjoying a fantastic Paint the CitySJ.
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Community Coffee at Cadence Nutrition Café - April 21st, 2023
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Community Coffee at R&B Tea Silver Creek - May 19th, 2023
Great individual meetings at our March and April Community Coffee events. Next one is in June at Overfelt High School!
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District 8 Great American Litter Pickup (GALP) - Saturday April 22nd, 2023
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Dumpster Day at Estates, Brigadoon, and Thompson Creek - Saturday April 29th, 2023
Left to right- A big thank you again to all our volunteers for our Dumpster Day and GALP sites in late-April!
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Walk to School @ J Smith Elementary | |
Bike Rodeo @ Matsumoto Elementary | |
Overfelt Soccer Team Recognition | |
Walk to School @ Norwood Creek Elementary | | |
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Meadowlands Public Safety Meeting - Friday May 19th, 2023
Neighborhood meeting with Councilmember Candelas and SJPD Foothill Division Captain Brandon Sanchez
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Council Update
Local conflict of interest alignment with State Law
On Tuesday, May 23rd the City Council approved a memo I co-authored with Councilmembers Jimenez, Cohen, Davis, and Foley. Our recommendations will align San Jose’s Municipal Code with State Law increasing transparency, due diligence, and community trust. Read our May 19th memo here.
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 City Budget Briefing and Updates
The City Budget process has picked up in the last few weeks. This month, I attended a series of impactful Council budget briefing discussions led by our city budget department.
I am committed to continue supporting a budget environment where our community has the opportunity to provide their input. To that extent, we want to hear from you at our upcoming District 8 Community Budget Meeting. I am co-hosting this meeting with Mayor Matt Mahan at the East Valley Family YMCA on Thursday, June 8th.
This year’s budget includes many services that provide opportunities for our youth and neighborhoods to thrive. For the next few weeks, the City of San José will produce a series of Facebook posts that reflect the proposed budget services and programs.
Below are a few highlights that breakdown some of the proposed budget priorities. As part of this work, I will also be sharing my Budget Document proposals to improve District 8 specifically.
To listen to the budget study sessions visit: bit.ly/BudgetStudySessions
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San José City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 29th 2023 | |
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District 8 Economic Vitality Small Business Grant
The program was launched on April 10, 2023, In partnership with the Tully Road Eastridge Business Association Leadership group (TREBA). The program aims to uplift and assist the under-resourced small business communities primarily consisting of immigrant-owned, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses in District 8.
The San Jose District 8 Economic Vitality Small Business Grant Program will offer grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to San Jose District 8’s small businesses experiencing financial hardship.
The grant recipients may use the funds for business improvement activities such as property improvement (interior/exterior), buying equipment, purchasing inventory, etc. A lottery will be used to award the grants. This will ensure that every applicant has an equal chance. Priority will be given to businesses that have not received federal, local, or State of California pandemic loans or grants.
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City of San Jose Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Recruitment
Want to have a hand in creating a more walk-, roll-, and bike-friendly San José? Apply to join the San José Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)! The BPAC helps guide City staff on how to better accommodate the needs of residents who primarily walk, roll, and/or bike. And committee members report to and work directly with DOT staff.
To be eligible, you must live or work in San José and complete an application. All applications are due by Friday, June 9 and must be submitted to [email protected] Due to limited seats and to better reflect San José’s diverse population, applications from council districts not currently represented on BPAC will be prioritized. Visit bit.ly/dot-bpac to download an application and learn more about the BPAC.
If appointed, a member would serve a two-year term.
BPAC meets approximately ten times per year, typically on the fourth Monday of the month. The City has recently changed their COVID-19 meeting policy and the BPAC now meets in person at City Hall.
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CAM - Camera Archive and Mapping
Partner with the San Jose Police Department in fighting crime by registering your camera today! For questions or assistance, please call your Crime Prevention Specialist at 408-277-4133 they are always happy to help!
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Virtual ACT or SAT Practice Tests
Take an online full-length ACT or SAT practice test utilizing a digital proctor in The Princeton Review’s online classroom! You’ll have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the format and content you’ll see on the actual test and receive a comprehensive, personalized score report that will help you identify areas of strength and weakness.
Registration is required! Sign ups are first come, first served. Practice test will be conducted entirely virtually. Teens are welcome to register for this free online practice test.
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