Welcome to East San José

Together, we must create new jobs in San José, protect our local economy, and stimulate economic growth. Expand gang intervention efforts, reduce gang violence, and ensure police and fire departments are fully funded and protecting residents and businesses. Prevent drastic budget cuts from reducing core neighborhood services and impacting community centers and libraries. Support educational excellence and homework centers at local public schools to ensure all children receive a quality education.Improve youth and senior programs to keep children and senior healthy and safe.

These will be my priorities as your City Council representative, and I will work tirelessly to advocate on behalf of our community.

The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public.

View the City of San José Code of Ethics, Council Policy 0-15

SAN JOSE'S BAG ORDINANCE IS IN EFFECT

San José customers will soon be shopping greener than ever. All grocery and retail stores in San José can no longer provide single-use carryout bags at checkout beginning January 1, 2012. Consumers will have the option to bring or purchase their own reusable bags or purchase recycled content paper bags at checkout. Consider the following to prepare for the ordinance:

• Read the City of San José’s ordinance.
• Sign-up for regular e-mail updates at http://www.sjrecycles.org/bags/retailers.asp.
• Use up your supply of plastic and non-recycled content paper bags.

For additional resources and updates, including a list of reusable and recycled paper bag suppliers, visit www.sjrecycles.org/bags/retailers.asp.  If you have questions, please e-mail or call (408) 534-BYOB (2962). 

SCITY OF SAN JOSE UNVEILS NEW SMARTPHONE APP TO FIGHT BLIGHT AND SAVE MONEY

On January 12, 2012, the City of San José Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Anti-Graffiti & Anti-Litter Program unveiled a new graffiti and blight reporting smartphone application.

For further information about the SAN JOSE CLEAN app, or the Anti-Graffiti & Anti-Litter Program, please call (408)277-3208, or email the program at antigraffiti@sanjoseca.gov.

SPECIAL FITNESS PROMOTIONS AT CITY'S FITNESS CENTERS

The City of San José"s Almaden, Camden, Mayfair, Roosevelt and Seven Trees Fitness Centers are now offering a variety of fitness memberships at over 50 percent off regular prices, including Group X memberhips. For the first time ever, we now offer Citywide memberships which allow you to exercise at any City of San José fitness center, group exercise class or drop-in gym program, starting at just $120/year! Act fast since this promotion ends January 31, 2012. Group X Membership information.

State of the City Address

Thursday, February 9, 2012. Doors open at 6pm & Program Starts at 6:30pm

San José Civic Auditorium, 135 West San Carlos Street, San José, CA 95113   
  
Space is limited. You must register by Sunday, February 5, 2012 to attend. There is no charge for this event.

Please RSVP online at www.sanjoseca.gov/mayor.

Crime and Gang Prevention Summit

Saturday, February 4, 2012   8:30am-1:30pm     
Overfelt High School, 1835 Cunningham Ave, San José CA 95122 
  
Mayor Chuck Reed, Vice Mayor Madison Nguyen, and Councilmember Rose Herrera will be hosting the Fourth Annual Crime and Gang Prevention Summit. This summit will feature hands-on workshops, a community resource fair, and a free lunch for participants.

For more information or to register, please visit www.sanjoseca.gov/mayor or
call (408) 535-4800.

Alum Rock Village Farmer's Market

Every Sunday    8am-1pm     

James Lick High School, 57 N. White Rd (at Alum Rock Ave), San Jose   
  
Every Sunday, year round. It's fresh and it's fun - it's the Alum Rock Village Certified Farmers' Market. Stop by the market for the season's freshest fruits and vegetables - direct from the farmer - along with fresh cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh breads, and delicious specialty food items. The market is now held on the campus sidewalks – rather than in the parking lot as it used to be.  It’s very pleasant and the vendors are friendly. Info: http://www.pcfma.com/market_home.php?market_id=43

Quicklinks

District 5
Phone Numbers

Alum Rock Library
(408) 808-3090

Alum Rock Youth Center
(408) 251-5757

Emma Prusch Park
(408) 926-5555

Hank Lopez Senior Center
(408) 926-3895

Hillview Library
(408) 808-3033

MACSA Youth Center
(408) 928-1122

Mayfair Community Center
(408) 794-1060

City of San José Phone Numbers

City Hall Customer Service

(408) 535-3500

Abandoned Vehicles

(408) 277-5305

Anti-Graffiti & Litter

(866) 249-0543

Blight

(408) 277-4528

Code Enforcement

(408) 535-7770

Garbage & Recycling

(408) 535-3515

Police Information

(408) 277-2211

Potholes

(408) 277-4373

Sidewalk Repair

(408) 277-3158

Streetlights

(408) 277-5517

Traffic Enforcement Unit

(408) 277-8900