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Summer Activities for our Community
Apr 04, 2026, 9:31 PM • Domingo Candelas
Summary
Councilmember Domingo Candelas highlights a vibrant summer in District 8 with family-friendly events such as the Music in the Square concert series, Viva Parks activations, and the Viva Calle bike event on June 8th. He encourages community engagement through the San Jose Public Library's Summer Learning program and invites residents to the Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Lake Cunningham. The newsletter also emphasizes pedestrian safety improvements completed in April and ongoing participation in the 2025-2026 city budget process, including upcoming study sessions on Neighborhood Services and Public Safety. Community involvement is further supported through internships, youth council opportunities, and neighborhood association participation.
Related causes
Key positions and references
Key positions
- Support for family-friendly community events
- Promotion of pedestrian safety improvements
- Encouragement of public participation in city budget process
- Advocacy for community engagement and neighborhood strengthening
Agenda items and issues mentioned
- 2025-2026 city budget study sessions
- pedestrian crosswalk improvements at Aborn & Irwindale and Quimby & Marston
- pilot programs for speed safety and red-light cameras
Meetings and events mentioned
- Music in the Square (June 6-August 29, 2025)
- Viva Calle at Lake Cunningham (June 8, 2025)
- Pizza and Policy meeting on road safety pilot programs (May 15, 2025)
- City budget study session (May 12, 2025)
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Council District 8 Newsletter Hi Neighbors, Summer is right around the corner, and with it — new opportunities to enjoy family-friendly fun in District 8! First up, Music in the Square is back! This free summer concert series will feature a local band every Friday from June 6-August 29. Join us at the Evergreen Village Square from 6pm-8pm. Kicking us off is…