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Get Involved: Make a Difference Today!
Apr 04, 2026, 9:32 PM • Domingo Candelas
Summary
Councilmember Domingo Candelas encourages District 8 residents to engage with the community through volunteer opportunities such as serving on San José Boards and Commissions, including vacancies on the Arts Commission and Measure T Oversight Committee. He highlights ongoing efforts to beautify local parks, notably the Great American Litter Pick-Up, supported by neighborhood associations. The newsletter promotes upcoming events like Music in the Square and a pilot program on road safety featuring speed and red-light cameras. Candelas also emphasizes youth programs like Saturday Night Lights and neighborhood safety initiatives such as the Watkins Way Neighborhood Watch, underscoring his commitment to public safety, community involvement, and education.
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Key positions and references
Key positions
- Support for volunteerism on Boards and Commissions
- Advocacy for community park cleanups
- Promotion of road safety pilot programs
- Support for youth engagement through Saturday Night Lights
Agenda items and issues mentioned
- Arts Commission vacancy
- Measure T Oversight Committee vacancy
- Road safety pilot programs with speed and red-light cameras
- Lake Cunningham sign renovation
Meetings and events mentioned
- Great American Litter Pick-Up
- Music in the Square summer series
- Pizza and Policy road safety event
- Budget Town Hall with Mayor Mahan
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Council District 8 Newsletter Hi Neighbors, Are you looking for ways to get involved and give back to your community? The City of San José offers plenty of opportunities to make a real impact! If you’re interested in shaping the future of our city, consider applying to serve on one of San José’s many Boards and Commissions that cover vast interests. Members…