From official newsletter
Happy Holidays from Your Councilmember!
Apr 04, 2026, 9:28 PM • Domingo Candelas
Summary
Councilmember Domingo Candelas highlights key community initiatives in District 8, including the success of the 15th Annual Warm for Winter Coat Drive and the Santa at the Square event. He emphasizes his support for youth programming as a public safety strategy, spotlighting the Saturday Night Lights futsal program, which has improved school attendance and reduced disciplinary incidents. Candelas advocates for expanding this program citywide with secured funding for Phase Two in 2026. The newsletter also notes the City Council's approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and increased public safety funding, alongside continued investment in homelessness prevention through a partnership with Santa Clara County.
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Key positions and references
Key positions
- Support expansion of Saturday Night Lights youth program
- Advocate for upstream investments in youth over criminalization
- Commit to financially responsible city budgeting
- Support homelessness prevention funding
Agenda items and issues mentioned
- Saturday Night Lights (SNL) futsal program expansion
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report FY 2024-2025
- Public safety budget increase by $13.3 million
- Homelessness Prevention System funding agreement
Meetings and events mentioned
- Mary's 15th Annual Warm for Winter Coat Drive
- Santa at the Square
- Welch Park Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
- City Council meeting on December 9th
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Council District 8 Newsletter Hi Neighbor, As we wrap up another eventful year in District 8, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who contributed to Mary's 15th Annual Warm for Winter Coat Drive . Due to the generosity of our community, hundreds of families and individuals in need will receive the warmth and security they deserve. I also want to exten…