Investing in Community and Standing Up for Justice
Apr 03, 2026, 7:02 PM
Councilmember Peter Ortiz highlights East San José's vibrant cultural celebrations including Black History Month and Lunar New Year, emphasizing the importance of preserving and proudly celebrating diverse traditions. He strongly supports immigrant families by opposing ICE presence in the Bay Area and backing Assembly Bill 1633, which aims to tax for-profit ICE detention centers to promote humane immigration enforcement. Ortiz advocates for affordable housing reforms through a memo proposing fairer development fees, deferred fee payments, and better alignment with state funding to accelerate housing construction. He also calls for immediate relief for businesses impacted by VTA EBRC construction, insisting on meaningful support without delays or inadequate compensation.
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