Clear the Clutter: Book Your Free Pickup!

• Support for free Junk Pickup Program
• Solidarity with Sikh community against hate crimes
• Advocacy for Emergency Medical Services and Community Paramedicine
• Support for Transient Occupancy Tax increase to fund city services

• Emergency Medical Services Field Coordination and Mobile Integrated Health Care
• Transient Occupancy Tax increase measure for June 2, 2026 ballot
• Youth Participatory Budgeting Program pilot
• illegal dumping and graffiti removal funding

• Budget Summit on February 28, 2024
• San Jose Music Mania Festival in March 2024
• National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration
• NAACP Advocating for Justice Exhibit at King Library

Council District 8 Newsletter Hi Neighbor, I'm sure many of you are excited to hear about our next District 8 Dumpster Day ! But did you know that San José has a FREE Junk Pickup Program ? Through the City’s program, residents can schedule a collection for large household items that don’t fit in regular garbage carts. It’s a simple, stress-free way to responsibly dispose of unwanted furniture, mattresses, and other oversized items. Requesting an appointment is quick! Contact San José 311 by phone (408) 535-3500, online , or through the app. If you're making an appointment online or through the app, you will need to create an account. Having an account with San Jos é 311 also gives you the ability to receive updates and submit reports for other issues, such as illegal dumping, graffiti, and streetlight outages. Once your appointment is confirmed, set out your items on the scheduled day, and let us handle the heavy lifting. A cleaner home and a cleaner community? That’s a win-win. Lastly, let's help keep our neighborhoods looking their best by reporting any illegal dumping! If you're interested in organizing a beautification event in your community, please reach out to my office by sending us an email ( district8@sanjoseca.gov ) or giving us a call (408-535-4908). It is my pleasure and privilege to serve as your City Councilmember, Domingo Candelas City of San José District 8 Learn more about our community work and accomplishments in my past newsletters from February 2023 onward , which provide a wealth of information including updates on legislation, community events, and important issues like the City budget, public safety, homelessness and more. Please share this with your neighbors and let them know what's happening in my district. They can sign up by following this link . Statement of Support On February 7th, a San José State University student was assaulted and had his turban forcibly removed while walking on campus — an act that is both deeply disturbing and unacceptable. Let me be clear: hate and violence have no place in the City of San José. The freedom to practice one’s faith is a cornerstone of our society. Whether on a college campus, in their neighborhood, or anywhere in our city, everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, and supported. I proudly represent District 8, home to one of the largest Sikh American communities in the state and the largest Sikh Gurdwara outside of India. Our Sikh American neighbors are an integral part of San José’s identity. From small business owners and community leaders to innovators driving Silicon Valley’s technology sector, Sikh families have long helped shape the success and strength of our city. I stand in solidarity with the Sikh community and reaffirm our commitment to protecting the rights, dignity, and safety of every resident. Upcoming Events San Jose's Music Mania Festival This March, San Jose will be hosting a 3-day musical takeover! From heavy-hitting bass to global pop and boot-kicking country, this line-up has something for everyone! Use code DISTRICT8 to unlock different tiers of admission. Visit the website to buy your tickets today! Tickets will go fast! Budget Breakfast Grace Church of Evergreen (2650 Aborn Rd) 9:30am - 11:00am RSVP here Want to voice your thoughts on the organization of the city budget and policy priorities? The Budget Summit , hosted on Saturday, February 28th, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM is crucial in ensuring youth civic power at the local level and informing the City of San José Youth Commission about the needs and priorities of local youth. The Youth Commission will gather input from this Youth Participatory Budgeting Program pilot to request upwards of $10,000 from the city to fund youth-ideated and youth-voted projects. This event features presentations, discussions about city departments and their funding, Youth Commissioner introductions, and more! Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Please register as soon as possible before registration is filled. In Our Community National Girls and Women in Sports Day Here in San Jose, we remain committed to celebrating the achievements of girls and young women in sports and expanding their leadership opportunities! This month, we celebrated the strength, grit, and greatness of women in sports. I had the honor of proclaiming February 4th as National Girls and Women in Sports Day alongside my colleague Councilmember Peter Ortiz and Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative. NAACP Advocating for Justice Exhibit In honor of Black History Month, King Library has an exhibition of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) historical artifacts. This exhibit includes pieces collected by District 8 resident, Dawn Spears! The pieces will be displayed on the 5th floor of King Library until March 1st. Evergreen School District Speech Contest Congratulations to all of the winners and participants of the Evergreen School District Speech Contest! I had a wonderful time seeing all of the talented speakers. Special shoutout to the JFS Musical Jaguars for their lively performance and thank you to Silver Creek Academy for hosting this year's event. Small Business Spotlight Club Pilates I'm excited to welcome Club Pilates as a new wellness destination for our community! Club Pilates offers expertly led, low-impact fitness programs that support strength, mobility, and overall well-being. No matter your age or level of fitness, there’s a Pilates class that will work for you! Take a step towards reaching your fitness goals and book a free intro class on their website ! City Hall Update As we approach the next fiscal year, it is important for us to understand the budget challenges in front of us while also advocating for programs that will benefit our community. That is why I co-authored a memo with Councilmembers Doan, Campos, and Ortiz asking the City Manager's Office to elevate Emergency Medical Services Field Coordination and Mobile Integrated Health Care and Community Paramedicine as legislative priorities for our city. When paramedics can safely treat patients in place, refer them to appropriate care, or transport them to alternative destinations, we reduce avoidable emergency department visits, improve patient outcomes, and restore capacity to an overwhelmed system. By supporting these programs, we can improve emergency response and deliver better outcomes for our residents while reducing strain on our first responders and city budget. Second, the City Council voted to place a measure on the June 2, 2026, ballot to increase the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax from 10% to 12% and increase the City’s General Fund portion of the Transient Occupancy (hotel) Tax from 4% to 6%. If the measure passes, the 2% allocation increase could generate an additional $10 million in annual revenue for the city's General Fund. The additional funds will help maintain essential city services, such as park maintenance, illegal dumping collection, and graffiti removal. Lastly, the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County will be conducting weed abatement and removing dry hazardous vegetation on vacant private properties throughout the city, including properties in District 8. Property owners have been notified of minimum fire safety standards and will still have the option of abating weeds and dry hazardous vegetation themselves before March 1, 2026. Property owners are responsible for an annual fee of $296 to cover the cost of the compliance inspection. Parcels found not compliant on or after the March 1, 2026, deadline will be charged a processing fee of $953, and the property will be scheduled for abatement by the County and its contractors. Activating Our Neighborhoods Building strong neighborhoods starts with you! Joining a neighborhood association not only builds community block by block, but it also brings critical information to the forefront as I draft policy and fight for dollars in the budget. As a councilmember, I rely on the eyes and ears of each resident, and your collective voices take shape in the form of neighborhood groups. Here is a list of active neighborhood associations in District 8: - Welch Park - Between Ocala Ave, King Rd & Tully Rd - Norwood - Between Tully Rd, Ruby Ave, Norwood Ave & S White Rd - Meadowfair - Between East Capitol, Aborn Rd, S King Rd & Rigoletto Dr - Creekside - Between San Felipe Rd & Cadwallader Ave - Brahms/Edgeview - Between Rigoletto Dr, S King Rd, Tully Rd & Quimby Rd - Silver Oak Estates - Silver Oak St, Rachaella Lane & Carmella Ct - Evergreen Leadership - Neighborhoods of Groesbeck, Hidden Glens, Pleasant Hills & Quimby - Thompson Creek - E Capitol Expwy, Aborn Rd, White Rd & Quimby Rd - Brigadoon - E Capitol Expwy, Aborn Rd, Nieman Blvd, Wendover Lane, Baronet Ct, Yerba Buena Road & Silver Creek Rd - District 8 Community Roundtable - District-wide If you would like to get involved in your neighborhood association, or you do not see your neighborhood listed and would like to activate your neighborhood, please reach out to sachin.radhakrishnan@sanjoseca.gov VTA Eastridge to BART Regional Connector Update ONGOING AND ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES 1. TURN RESTRICTION: Southbound Capitol Expressway to Eastbound Ocala Avenue One left-turn lane remains open until June 2026. 2. FALSEWORK INSTALLATION: Northbound Capitol Expressway between Tully Road and Story Road AND Southbound Capitol Expressway between Excalibur Road and Cunningham Ave Night Work and Lane Closures - Tuesday night, February 17 through Saturday morning, February 21 Two lanes will be closed, and one lane will remain open on northbound (NB) Capitol Expressway from Tully Road to Story Road. Two lanes will be closed, and one lane will remain open on southbound (SB) Capitol Expressway from Excalibur Road and Cunningham Avenue. Overnight lanes closures are from 10:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Follow detours. 3. CONCRETE POURING: Story Road Intersection Night Work & Intersection Closure - Tuesday night, February 24 through Wednesday morning, February 25 The Story Road intersection will be closed to eastbound (EB) and westbound (WB) traffic to pour concrete. 4. CONCRETE POURING: Ocala Avenue Intersection Night Work & Intersection Closure - Tuesday night, March 3 through Wednesday morning, March 4 The Ocala Avenue intersection will be closed to eastbound (EB) and westbound (WB) traffic to pour concrete. Motorists will be able to make a right turn onto Capitol Expressway. ... Any questions, comments, and concerns can be directed to the VTA Community Outreach Office at community.outreach@vta.org or (408) 321-7575 . Please make sure to provide your name, address, a summary of your concern, and your phone number. SAFETY REMINDERS - Pay close attention to detour signs and lane closures - Reduce speed through construction zones - Avoid distractions such as mobile devices - Use alternate routes when possible DAY AND NIGHT WORK SCHEDULES • Day crews work Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am through 5:00 pm • Night crews work from Sunday night through Friday morning, from 10:00 pm through 7:00 am. • Weekend day and night crews work as needed. • Crew schedules and construction activities can change at any time. * Construction activities can change at any time City Services To combat the rise of vehicles with expired registration, the City of San Jose has created a new team under the Department of Transportation that deals solely with citing and towing vehicles with expired registration for at least 1 year. Please be aware that they are currently completing their sweep of the city, citing and towing any vehicles that fit this criterion. To report vehicles with expired registration, please use the 311 app. If you are reporting a general vehicle concern, you can also use the 311 app. For DOT to cite or tow the vehicle, it must be one of these options highlighted and fit the requirements under each of the categories in the image below. DOT will conduct its investigation to determine if it meets the threshold to be cited or towed once you have filed a report. SJPD Non-Emergency 🚔 Report non-emergency police situations, such as noise disturbances, parking complaints, lost and found property and crimes NOT in progress by calling 408-277-8900 . The San José Police Department encourages residents to use their own judgment when determining the nature of their situation. When in doubt, however, SJPD recommends that residents call 9-1-1. TRUST Field Response Hotline ☎️ Support for individuals in Santa Clara County who are emotionally distressed by helping to stabilize them in the community. Call 988 for support with mental health-related distress, substance use situations, or thoughts of suicide. Once you’re in touch with TRUST, their call center can send a field response team to your location as needed. Park Concerns Form 🌳 Help keep our parks beautiful, healthy and safe. If you see any maintenance issues or other problems that are occurring in a San José park, call (408) 793-5510 or email Park.Concerns@sanjoseca.gov to report a concern. San Jose 311 🚦 Download the app and make an account to report issues such as abandoned vehicles, potholes, streetlight outages, graffiti, and illegal fireworks. Reported, but haven't heard back? Reach out to my office via email with the report number and we'll follow up! SJPD Traffic Enforcement Unit 🚨 Do you feel that there is a chronic traffic problem in your neighborhood or school area? Fill out the form to request enforcement during a specific time or day of the week. Keep in mind the City of San Jose only has 13 traffic officers to patrol a city of almost 1 million people! Code Enforcement Division 🏠 The Code Enforcement division works with residents and businesses in addressing issues like unpermitted construction, blight, and overgrown vegetation on private property, including businesses. Submit a service request here . Report an Encampment ⛺️ Once a report is made, the City's outreach teams are dispatched to encampment sites after concerns have been reported or before an abatement. The goal is to provide assistance to homeless individuals who are looking for support services FREE Junk Pickup 🗑 Have junk to get rid of? Don't wait for a Dumpster Day, schedule a curbside pickup appointment! Make sure to review the list of accepted household items before making your appointment. Construction & demolition material is not accepted To learn more about free legal services through the Elevate Community Center, click here! 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