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Welcoming the Season of Gratitude!
Apr 04, 2026, 9:22 PM • Pam Foley
Summary
Councilmember Pam Foley highlights key community efforts this November, including honoring veterans during the Veterans Day Parade and recognizing Native American Heritage Month. She emphasizes support for food-insecure residents amid federal SNAP benefit delays, encouraging donations to local food banks. The City Council approved a $9 million partnership with Santa Clara County to provide down payment assistance for 81 affordable homes, promoting long-term homeownership. Additionally, Foley celebrates local volunteers who beautified community spaces and updates on interim housing efforts at The Bristol Hotel and the upcoming Cherry Avenue housing ribbon-cutting.
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Key positions and references
Key positions
- Support for affordable homeownership through down payment assistance
- Encouragement of community food donations during holiday season
- Commitment to interim housing for vulnerable women and families
- Promotion of community engagement and neighborhood beautification
Agenda items and issues mentioned
- Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program partnership with Santa Clara County
- Federal government shutdown impact on SNAP benefits
- Interim housing operations at The Bristol Hotel
- Upcoming Cherry Avenue Interim Housing Community ribbon-cutting
Meetings and events mentioned
- Veterans Day Parade, November 11
- October 28 City Council Meeting recognizing District 9 Stars
- Community cleanup at Almaden Rd and Curtner Ave, November 1
- Cherry Avenue Interim Housing ribbon-cutting, November 17
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