Reminder: A Snapshot from Councilmember Kamei

• Support National Night Out to strengthen neighborhood safety
• Advocate for ranked choice voting option in special elections
• Prioritize balanced budget and fiscal responsibility
• Encourage community engagement and participation

• June 16, 2026 Item 3.3 - Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget adjustments
• June 23, 2026 Item 3.3 - Proposed ranked choice voting ballot measure
• August 11, 2026 - Public hearings on sewer and solid waste charges
• August 11, 2026 - Approval of San Jose Chamber of Commerce Annual Study Mission Travel

• National Night Out events on August 4, 2026
• City Council meeting on August 11, 2026
• Virtual office hours on August 17, 2026
• Regular Tuesday City Council meetings at 1:30 PM

Email from City of San Jose Council District 1 News and updates from San José City Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, representing Council District 1 in West San José. Here’s the Snapshot… Join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4! Meet your neighbors, connect with first responders, and celebrate community at National Night Out events happening across District 1. City Council returns on August 11! After the July recess, Council will resume regular meetings and continue advancing priorities that support our neighborhoods and the future of San José. Thank you to our District 1 summer interns! As Gillian, Charalambos, Amanda, and Timothy wrap up their summer with our office, we want to thank them for their hard work and contributions serving the District 1 community. Dear friends and neighbors, I hope you have had a wonderful summer and found time to enjoy everything our community has to offer. As we return to our regular City Council schedule, our office is excited to get back to Council meetings, neighborhood events, community updates, and the return of our office hours in the coming weeks. This time of year is also an opportunity to reconnect with one another and continue the conversations that help shape our priorities. Whether it is an issue in your neighborhood, an idea for improving our community, or simply a question about City services, I encourage you to stay engaged with our office. The work we do is strongest when it is informed by the people who live, work, and raise their families here. Throughout the coming months, you'll continue to see us out in the community attending neighborhood meetings, hosting events, and working alongside residents and community partners to address local priorities. I also hope you'll join us at National Night Out and future District 1 events. Thank you for your continued partnership and for everything you do to make District 1 a welcoming, vibrant place to call home. I look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood and hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Stay up to date with my office at the Council District 1 Website. If you would like to share any questions, comments, or thoughts with me, you may reach my office at district1@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 535-4901. This month's office hours: Virtual - The next virtual office hours will be held on Zoom on Monday, August 17th, at 4:00PM. Access the Zoom here. City Council meetings take place every Tuesday at 1:30 PM and are always open to the public. You can watch meetings live here, find agendas and details here, participate remotely and in-person, and send your input on any item by emailing cityclerk@sanjoseca.gov. What's Happening in District 1 National Night Out Join us on Tuesday, August 4, for National Night Out, an annual celebration of neighborhood spirit that brings residents, first responders, and community organizations together to build safer, stronger, and more connected neighborhoods. Whether you're meeting your neighbors for the first time or reconnecting with familiar faces, National Night Out is a great opportunity to strengthen community relationships, learn about local crime prevention efforts, and spend an evening celebrating what makes our neighborhoods special. Here are the locations and times for public events in District 1: Winchester Orchard Neighborhood Association Ice Cream Social 551 Redberry Way (Winchester Orchard Park) 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Eden Neighborhood Association BBQ and Potluck 3478 Speno Drive 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Huff Avenue Barbecue 3021 Huff Avenue 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Primrose Neighborhood Association Ice Cream Social 903 Camelia Way 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Cadillac Winchester Neighborhood Association 3257 Payne Avenue (Payne Avenue Friendship Park) 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM National Night Out is celebrated by millions of people in communities across the country and is proudly supported in San José by the San José Police Department and neighborhood partners. To learn more about National Night Out and find an event near you, visit https://www.sjpd.org/community/crime-prevention/national-night-out. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our District 1 office. We hope to see you there! Thank You, District 1 Summer Interns Please allow us to introduce two of our District 1 Summer Interns, Gillian Grubb and Charalambos Christoforou! Gillian is working with community members, service providers, and education partners in the development of a West Side Alliance, to support at-risk youth in West San José. Charalambos is supporting the District 1's Emergency preparedness community and assisting in the development of road map for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) participation and growth. As their time with the office comes to a close, we appreciate Timothy and Amanda's work learning about District 1 parks and helping plan future daffodil plantings. Policy in Focus Read Councilmember Kamei's Bio Recent Council Actions June 16, 2026 Item 3.3 - Approval of Various Budget Actions for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 As part of the City's final budget actions before the close of the fiscal year, the City Council approved a series of year-end budget adjustments to align revenues and expenditures with actual spending, address technical accounting updates, and ensure departments remain within their authorized budgets. These fiscal actions help maintain a balanced budget while supporting ongoing City operations and preparing for the start of the new fiscal year. June 23, 2026 Item 3.3 - Proposed Ballot Measure for the November 3, 2026, Election to Amend the City Charter to Allow the City Council the Option to Utilize Ranked Choice Voting Only in an Election to Fill a Vacancy in the Office of the Mayor or Councilmember The City Council approved considering in 2027 placing a measure on the 2028 Primary Election ballot that, if approved by voters, would amend the City Charter to allow the Council the option of using ranked choice voting for future special elections to fill vacancies for Mayor or City Council. The proposed Charter amendment would not require ranked choice voting in every election, but would provide the City with an additional tool to potentially reduce the cost of future special elections while giving voters the opportunity to decide whether to authorize its use. June 30, 2026 - CANCELLED August 4, 2026 - CANCELLED Meet the D1 Policy Team! Upcoming Council Actions City Council is on recess for the month of July and will return for its first meeting of the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year on August 11, 2026. August 11, 2026 Approval of 2026 San Jose Chamber of Commerce Annual Study Mission Travel 2026-2027 Sanitary Sewer Service and Use Charge and Storm Sewer Service Charge Assessments - Public Hearing 2026-2027 Annual Residential Solid Waste Collection Service Charges - Public Hearing 2026-2027 Property Tax Levy for General Obligation Bonds Third Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 County Civil Grand Jury: Tree Coverage 71 Vista Montana and Arena RFP August 18, 2026 Housing Department Loan Portfolio Audit Report County Jail Grand Jury: Animal Care and Services General Plan Fou-Year Review Task Force Recommendations Visit the City Clerk’s Meeting Participation Guide to watch and participate in public meetings. Visit City Clerk's Guide to Council Meetings to learn how our form of government operates. Committees, Boards & Commissions See More D1 Projects & Policy Councilmembers are also appointed to serve on other committees, boards, and commissions. View all of my appointments at Council Appointments Webpage. See below some highlighted actions that my appointed committees, boards, and commissions recently took: Rules and Open Government Committee (ROGC): June 10, 2026 The Rules and Open Government Committee approved several committee work plans for the upcoming year, advanced a proposal directing staff to establish uniform environmental and community engagement standards for new data center development, and approved a City position opposing a statewide ballot measure that would limit the ability of local voters to approve funding for essential public services. June 17, 2025 The Committee advanced a referral to explore policy options for reducing commercial vacancies and activating vacant storefronts citywide, while also approving the City's participation in the annual Rose, White & Blue Fourth of July Parade and Festival. Community and Economic Development Committee (CED): June 15, 2026 The Community and Economic Development Committee received updates on the City's affordable housing loan portfolio, including recommendations to strengthen oversight, improve long-term monitoring, and modernize management systems. The Committee also reviewed third-quarter progress on the City's Building More Housing and Growing Our Economy focus areas, highlighting ongoing efforts to expand housing production, streamline development, support workforce initiatives, and strengthen San José's economy. Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee (PSFSS): June 18, 2026 The Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee received the Third Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The Committee also reviewed status reports on increasing community safety, wildfire preparedness, and advancing equity efforts, including progress on emergency response improvements, climate resilience coordination, and citywide initiatives to strengthen inclusion and belonging. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors (VTA): June 26, 2026 - Board of Directors The VTA Board heard public hearings on seven Resolutions of Necessity for the Bascom Complete Streets project, and a consent and regular agenda focused on transit safety staffing, transit-oriented development, funding allocations for BART Silicon Valley Phase II, and major infrastructure and contract actions advancing regional mobility projects. Association of Bay Area Governments Executive Board (ABAG): May 22, 2026 The ABAG Special Meeting proceeded with a Vice President election following a previously miscounted vote at the May 21, 2026 meeting, where corrected results showed a tied outcome. Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (LAFCO): June 3, 2026 - Countywide Water and Wastewater Service Review Technical Advisory Committee The LAFCO meeting included approval of a Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District Sphere of Influence amendment and annexation for the City of Los Altos, adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget, and direction on a countywide Mosquito and Vector Control District service review, alongside updates on water and wastewater planning and regional administrative items. Cities Association of Santa Clara County June 11, 2026 The Cities Association meeting convened for a briefing on emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. Library and Education Commission: June 17, 2026 The Library and Education Commission met to receive updates on the Hillview Library branch, adopt its Fiscal Year 2026–2027 work plan, and elect officers for the upcoming year, alongside public comment and announcements from commissioners, the Library Director. Community Highlights Recent Events Follow @sjdistrict1 on Instagram Rose, White & Blue Parade It was wonderful to celebrate Independence Day with so many neighbors at this year's Rose, White & Blue Parade. Thank you to all of the community leaders, organizations, volunteers, and residents who walked with our team and to everyone who came out to cheer along the parade route. Your energy, civic pride, and commitment to our community are what make District 1 such a special place, and I hope you and your family had a safe and joyful holiday weekend. Upcoming Events August 12: Calabazas BMX Park Ribbon Cutting August 19: Community Listening Session: Data Center and Large Energy Projects Uniform Standards August 27: Adopt-a-Storm Drain Community Day September 12 & 13: West Valley Book Sale To stay up-to-date on events, visit the City’s online calendar. Get Involved Adopt-a-Storm Drain Program Exciting News: Adopt-a-Storm Drain Program Expands Citywide on Earth Day 2025 Learn more about the program, what it means to adopt a storm drain, and how to apply at Environmental Services Department Adopt-A-Storm Drain. Get CERT Trained San José’s Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) program is back for 2026! CERT training is a 20-hour program that teaches residents how to prepare for and respond to local disasters, from earthquakes to fires and other emergencies. By completing the training, you’ll gain the skills to help your family, neighbors, and community when it matters most. Spaces are limited, so sign up today and become a CERT-ready community hero! Learn more and register here: San José CERT Program. Volunteer with Parks Our City's Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department holds regular volunteer events to clean up and maintain our parks, trails, and community centers. Visit sanjoseca.gov/prns-volunteer to find upcoming opportunities. Here to Help Key Community Resources If you see issues or needs in your community, report it to the appropriate department or agency and loop in our office by emailing or calling us. See contact information for key services and resources from the City of San José and other agencies below. From the City of San José: Homelessness resources: Visit the new Homelessness Hub for finding services, reporting encampments, answering questions, and viewing data about the City’s homelessness response. San José 311: Please contact San José 311 for these specific services: vehicle concerns, graffiti, illegal dumping, illegal fireworks, potholes, and streetlight outages. Code violations on private property: Code Enforcement Service Request Form or call (408) 535-7770. Parking violations by non-lived-in vehicles: parking.compliance@sanjoseca.gov, (408) 277-8900. Rental assistance and eviction protections: Visit the Eviction Help Center, open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, on the first floor of San José City Hall Tower. Call (408) 975-4444 or email evictionhelp@sanjoseca.gov. Neighborhood Watch: Interested in forming a neighborhood watch? Visit SJPD Neighborhood Watch for more information. To schedule a meeting with a crime prevention specialist call (408) 277-4133. From Other Agencies: Homelessness prevention: If you are unable to pay rent, contact the County of Santa Clara's Homelessness Prevention System at preventhomelessness.org or call (408) 926-8885. Issues on freeways: Visit Caltrans Customer Service Request Portal to report issues on State-owned roads (like freeways) online. Crisis and suicide prevention: Go online to the 988 Crisis & Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or call or text 9-8-8. This is a 24/7 free text and call lifeline from the County of Santa Clara. Energy infrastructure hazards: Report hazards related to PG&E energy infrastructure and equipment on the PG&E Report It web app. Download the mobile version at PG&E Report It mobile app instructions. If you would like help in contacting departments or agencies, or want help finding other services and resources, reach my office by email at district1@sanjoseca.gov, or give us a call at (408) 535-4901. Rapid Response Network The Rapid Response Network in Santa Clara County is a community defense project developed to protect immigrant families from deportation threats and to provide support during and after a community member’s arrest or detention. 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