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Join Us for Our District 1 Budget Town Hall!

Apr 07, 2026, 6:53 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 meeting, 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 event is part of the ongoing city budget process and seeks to ensure that local voices influence how investments are made in District 1 and across San José. Residents are encouraged to RSVP and share their concerns and ideas to help shape city decisions.

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Support community input in budget decisions
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 process

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District 1 Budget Town Hall on April 13
Meeting with Budget Director Jim Shannon

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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. Join Us for Our District 1 Budget Town Hall! Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we continue this year’s budget process, I want to make sure your voice is part of the conversation. I invite you to join our upcoming District 1 Budget Town Hall on 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. This is an opportunity to share your priorities, your concerns, and your 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 for this important conversation. RSVP here. Estimados amigos y vecinos, A medida que continuamos con el proceso presupuestario de este año, quiero asegurarme de que su voz forme parte de la conversación. Le invito a acompañarnos a Nuestro próximo Foro Comunitario sobre el presupuesto del Distrito 1, que se llevará a cabo el lunes 13 de abril, de 6:00 a 7:00PM., 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. Esta es una oportunidad para compartir sus prioridades, sus inquietudes y sus ideas sobre cómo debemos invertir en el Distrito 1 y en nuestra ciudad. Ya se trate de 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 en esta importante conversación. Confirme su asistencia aqui. Sincerely, 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