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July 2026 Newsletter
Aug 06, 2026, 12:28 AM • Councilmember George Casey
Summary
Councilmember George Casey highlights key upcoming City Council agenda items including support for Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, public hearings on waste and sewer rates, and responses to Civil Grand Jury reports on tree canopy and animal care services. The newsletter promotes community engagement through events such as the District 10 CERT meeting, a Mountain Shadows neighborhood association meeting, wildfire safety and senior scam prevention seminars, and family-friendly activities like Viva Parks and Adopt-a-Storm-Drain Community Day. It also spotlights local leadership in neighborhood organizing, exemplified by Mary Cannon’s efforts to steward Jeffrey Fontana Park. These initiatives emphasize housing, environmental stewardship, public safety, and community building in San José.
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Key positions and references
Key positions
- Support Proposition 1, Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026
- Respond to Civil Grand Jury reports on tree canopy and animal care services
- Promote neighborhood association formation and community preparedness
- Encourage participation in local environmental and safety events
Agenda items and issues mentioned
- Proposition 1, Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026
- Public hearing on waste and sewer service rates
- Response to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury report on tree canopy
- General Plan Four-Year Review Policy Framework
Meetings and events mentioned
- District 10 CERT Meeting, August 12
- Mountain Shadows Neighborhood Association Meeting, August 24
- Wildfire Safety Town Hall, August 12
- Senior Scam Prevention Seminar, September 28
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