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Neighbors coming together to look out for one another

Apr 04, 2026, 10:01 PM • Anthony Tordillos
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Summary
Councilmember Anthony Tordillos emphasizes community safety and civic engagement in District 3. He strongly opposes federal agents operating locally, urging residents to report ICE activity via the Rapid Response Network. The Council voted to support Proposition 50 to protect fair elections and Measure A to safeguard local hospitals from federal funding cuts. Tordillos also facilitated a compromise on FUZE nightclub’s permit to balance business growth with neighborhood concerns. Additionally, he promotes the BeautifySJ grant program, updates on expired vehicle registration enforcement, and alerts residents about invasive Aedes mosquitoes. Community events and cultural initiatives, including the new Silicon Valley Asian Art Center and local neighborhood cleanups, are highlighted to foster neighborhood pride and safety.
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Key positions
  • Oppose federal agents in San José
  • Support Proposition 50 for fair elections
  • Support Measure A to protect hospitals
  • Balance nightlife business growth with neighborhood concerns
Agenda items and issues mentioned
  • Proposition 50 on ballot
  • Measure A on ballot
  • FUZE nightclub permit amendments
  • Expired vehicle registration enforcement
Meetings and events mentioned
  • District 3 Town Hall
  • City Council meeting
  • McKinley-Bonita Neighborhood Association Dumpster Day
  • Children's Discovery Museum Diwali celebration
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Don't forget to sign up for the D3 Town Hall! Dear Neighbors, As I sit down to write this, I've just returned to City Hall after joining community leaders at Amigos de Guadalupe to make it clear: federal agents have no place in San José. While it appears that the federal government is walking back plans to send troops to the Bay Area, we’re still preparing…
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