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HAPPENING TODAY - District 1 Budget Town Hall

Apr 13, 2026, 7:13 PM • Rosemary Kamei • councildistrict1@district1sj.ccsend.com

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Councilmember Rosemary Kamei invites District 1 residents to participate in a Budget Town Hall on April 13 at the West Valley Branch Library. The event, featuring San José Budget Director Jim Shannon, aims to gather community input on budget priorities including public safety, housing, parks, transportation, and essential city services. This engagement is part of the ongoing city budget process to ensure local voices influence funding decisions. Residents are encouraged to share their concerns and ideas to help shape investments in District 1 and the broader city.

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Support community input in budget process
Prioritize public safety funding
Focus on housing and parks investment
Emphasize transportation and essential services

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District 1 budget priorities
City of San José budget decisions

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District 1 Budget Town Hall, April 13, West Valley Branch Library

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Email from City of San Jose Council District 1 I want to personally invite you to an upcoming Budget Town Hall to share your priorities for District 1. District 1 Budget Town Hall Happening Today! Dear Friends and Neighbors, This is a reminder that our District 1 Budget Town Hall is happening today, Monday, April 13 from 6:00–7:00 PM at the West Valley Branch Library (1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José), with the City of San José Budget Director, Jim Shannon. As we continue this year’s budget process, I want to make sure your voice is part of the conversation. This is an opportunity to share your priorities, concerns, and ideas for how we invest in District 1 and our city. Whether it’s public safety, housing, parks, transportation, or the services you rely on every day, your input helps shape the decisions the City makes. I hope you can join us this evening for this important conversation. RSVP here. In community, Estimados amigos y vecinos, Este es un recordatorio de que nuestro Foro Comunitario sobre el Presupuesto del Distrito 1 se llevará a cabo hoy, lunes 13 de abril de 6:00 a 7:00 p. m. en la Biblioteca West Valley (1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José), con el Director de Presupuesto de la Ciudad de San José, Jim Shannon. A medida que continuamos con el proceso presupuestario de este año, quiero asegurarme de que su voz forme parte de la conversación. Esta es una oportunidad para compartir sus prioridades, inquietudes e ideas sobre cómo debemos invertir en el Distrito 1 y en nuestra ciudad. Ya sea seguridad pública, vivienda, parques, transporte o los servicios de los que depende todos los días, su participación ayuda a dar forma a las decisiones que toma la Ciudad. Espero que pueda acompañarnos esta tarde para esta importante conversación.. Confirme su asistencia aqui. En comunidad, 18th Floor, 200 East Santa Clara Street, San José, CA 95113 district1@sanjoseca.gov (408) 535-4901 City of San Jose Council District 1 | 200 East Santa Clara Street 18th Floor | San José, CA 95113 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice