• August 2009 E-Newsletter            

 Join California State Controller John Chiang, Assemblymember Joe Coto, and Councilmember Nora Campos at the

Free Tax Seminar for Small Businesses

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

San José City Hall Rotunda

200 E. Santa Clara Street

San José, CA 95113

*Parking available at San José City Hall: Free with Validation

  The following agencies will be present to provide information: 

• United States Internal Revenue Services (IRS)
• State of California Franchise Tax Board
• State of California Employment Development Department
• California State Board of Equalization
• United States Small Business Administration

  Topics to be discussed at the seminar:

• Tax agency experts discuss federal, state, employment and tax issues for small business owners
• Local and regional business incentive programs and opportunities
• Enterprise Zone tax credits and benefits
• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

  To RSVP for this event, please click here to download the registration form, and fax or email the form to Eric Robles (Office of State Controller John Chiang) at erobles@sco.ca.gov or fax it to (213) 833-6011, attn: Eric Robles.

  For more information about this event, please contact Javier Gonzalez (Office of Councilmember Nora Campos) at (408) 535-4948 or by email at

javier.gonzalez@sanjoseca.gov.

  UPDATE: Community Meeting

  Last Tuesday, Novmeber 10, 2009, Councilmember Campos and the Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force hosted a community meeting at Lee Matheson Middle School to inform residents about the violent incident that occurred on Halloween night.

  Please click here to download the meeting notes. If any questions arise, please feel free to contact Javier Gonzalez at (408) 535-4905.

Take a survey and help shape the future of San José  

   San José is seeking input from residents and businesses to help guide growth and development in the city over the next 30 years. The Planning Division

of the City of San José is using an innovative new tool called Wikiplanning to reach out to our residents and businesses to provide important information and solicit feedback. This online forum holds the promise of broader participation and community engagement. It allows residents to log on from any computer, whenever it is convenient for them, and provide feedback by completing surveys, posting or commenting on photos, or responding to questions on the message board.

   Planning staff will use the information to help guide the Envision San Jose 2040 General Plan Update, the long-range plan for where and how San Jose will grow in the future. The Plan identifies locations for jobs, housing, stores, shops, parks, open space and other community facilities, and guides infrastructure development and policies that help the City plan for the delivery of important City services.

   Taking the survey is easy and only takes about 10 minutes.

   To log on and take the survey, follow these simple steps:

1. Visit www.wikiplanning.org
2. Enter your e-mail address
3. Enter the password: 2040

   When you complete the online survey, you will automatically be entered into a drawing for tickets and packages from local cultural and entertainment organizations.

   All residents and businesses are encouraged to take the survey and to share this information and link with family, friends, or anyone else who may be interested in helping to shape the future of San José.

   Thank you in advance for your time used to share your thoughts about the future of our community.

As a customer-driven organization, the City of San José welcomes any suggestions you might have to help us serve you better.