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Apr 04, 2026, 9:29 PM • Domingo Candelas
Summary
Councilmember Domingo Candelas highlights the importance of volunteerism in maintaining San José's parks and trails, promoting the Volunteer Management Unit's free events and the Adopt-A-Park/Trail Program for long-term commitments. He celebrates community engagement through events like Dumpster Days and the Music in the Square series, emphasizing neighborhood activation and cleanliness. A major transit milestone is the approval of the PA’LANTE microtransit project, funded with $3.45 million to serve East San José with electric microtransit, improving access to key community destinations. Candelas encourages residents to join neighborhood associations to strengthen community ties and influence city policy and budgeting.
Related causes
Key positions and references
Key positions
- Support for volunteer programs in parks and trails
- Advocacy for PA’LANTE electric microtransit project
- Promotion of neighborhood associations for community building
- Encouragement of community-led neighborhood cleanups
Agenda items and issues mentioned
- PA’LANTE Transit Project funding and implementation
- Adopt-A-Park/Trail Program
- Dumpster Days neighborhood cleanup
- Music in the Square Summer Series
Meetings and events mentioned
- Community Coffee at Eastridge Center, September 12
- Community Day volunteer event at Evergreen Park, September 14
- Movie Night at Meadowfair Park, September 19
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Council District 8 Newsletter Hi Neighbor, Did you know that the San Jose Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Department has a Volunteer Management Unit (VMU)? The VMU hosts FREE volunteer events throughout San Jose that anyone can participate in! Volunteers with our Parks & Rec Department play a vital role in keeping our parks and trails sa…