Census 2010: Easy, Important, and Safe
 Want to support vital community programs and services? Then make sure you fill out the 2010 Census! The Census is used to allocate nearly $435 billion in federal funding for important services like education, housing, public health, senior services, transportation, neighborhood improvements and more. Make sure San Jose gets its fair share! Participating in the 2010 Census is:
- Quick & Easy: there are just ten simple questions that will take the average family only about 10 minutes to fill out (view a sample 2010 Census form)
- 100% Confidential: by law, the Census Bureau cannot share an individual's answers with anyone, including the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), police, courts, welfare or immigration agencies.
- Critically Important: for every person not counted, San Jose could lose $3,000 every year for the next 10 years.
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Council Increases Sunshine on Personal E-mails and Text Messages
 On March 2, the City Council unanimously approved Mayor Reed's proposal to bring more transparency to electronic communications. The new policy requires Councilmembers to disclose e-mails and text messages received during City Council meetings from lobbyists, special interests or individuals with a financial stake in the topic at hand. In addition, electronic communications regarding city business that are sent/received through personal devices or accounts will now be considered public records. Read the staff report on the adopted policy.
"When we began our work to bring more sunshine to City Hall, nobody anticipated that smart phones, text messages and Twitter would be such a big part of how we do business," said Mayor Chuck Reed. "This policy will help ensure that new technologies are not being used to hide city business from the public eye."
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Join Us for the Return of Happy Hollow Park & Zoo!
 Nearly two years after closing for renovations, the beloved Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is proudly re-opening its doors to the public on March 20th. The new Happy Hollow features a blend of original family favorites and a number of exciting new features, including: new animal exhibits, additional family rides, an Education Center, a restaurant, Doc's Critter Care animal hospital, a Guest Services and Gift Shop facility, and an improved parking lot. The $72 million renovation also incorporates innovative green architecture built to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) specifications. Thanks to all San Jose residents for supporting the Happy Hollow renovations by passing Measure P in 2000! Please join us on Saturday, March 20th at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo - the grand opening festivities will take place at 9:30 a.m. and the gates will open at 10 a.m. Learn more about the Grand Re-Opening and order your tickets today!
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| Mayor Reed Unveils Clean Tech Legislative Agenda
Last month, Mayor Reed proudly unveiled the city's 2010-2011 Clean Tech Legislative Agenda: a set of federal, state and local policy goals designed to encourage growth in San Jose's clean tech industry and create permanent private sector jobs. Developed in conjunction with Silicon Valley corporate leaders and local government officials, the legislative priorities include:
- Expediting Federal DOE Loan Guarantees
- Increasing Support of Regional Innovation Clusters
- Investing in Smart Grid Technologies & Applications
- Strengthening Green Building Standards
After unveiling his legislative agenda, Mayor Reed met with Congressional representatives and Administration officials in Washington, D.C. to advocate for the clean tech priorities and other important issues facing San Jose residents. Read the 2010-2011 Clean Tech Legislative Agenda.
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Falcon Fans:
FalconCam is Back!
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Cesar Chavez
Memorial Parkway
Check out the seven new landmark signs adorning the Cesar Chavez Memorial Parkway. Learn More
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View our updated Photo
Gallery for more images from
the annual San Jose event
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What Do You Want in a City Official?
Share your input on what
qualities you want in the city's
next Independent Police
Auditor and Fire Chief. Send
an e-mail to give feedback or
for more information on the
IPA and Fire Chief
recruitment.
Also view Fire
Chief recruitment flyers in
English, Spanish, and
Vietnamese
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Applications are now
being accepted to serve
on Santa Clara County's
Civil Grand Jury.
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Keep San Jose Clean
Help clean up our
community during the March
20th Great American Litter
Pick-Up. Learn more | |
