Councilmember Pam Foley

Are you looking for a pool to cool off and relax at during the summertime?

Swim San José has six pools open for both recreational and lap swim hours throughout the summer. Visit these pools by purchasing a Punch Pass or Daily Pass at the front desks Mon - Thurs from 9 am to 8 pm or Friday from 8 am to 6 pm.

Have questions? Email [email protected]

Did you know The City of San José is committed to being carbon neutral by 2030?

Help us reach our goal by getting involved in the Climate Smart Summer Challenge! Climate Smart San José is hosting three contests during July, August, and September to encourage residents to learn about sustainable living. Participants will be eligible to win one of three prizes and may receive a certificate for completing all three challenges.

Get started today by visiting https://climatesmartsjchallenge.org to create an account and join the community.

Heads up, San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services is activating City of San José Cooling Centers from Tuesday, July 2 to Saturday, July 6 from 1:00-9:00 pm. Cooling Centers will be located at:



🧊Camden Community Center (3369 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124)

🧊Roosevelt Community Center (901 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116)

🧊Emma Prusch Farm Park (647 S. King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116)



For more information on how to stay cool during the heat wave, please visit bit.ly/heatsafetyscc

Due to the City Council July Break, I want to remind you that while the District 9 office will be staffed and continue responding to our community, there may be a delay in the response time due to a reduction in the number of staff available throughout the month.⁠
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Please note that all other city departments will continue with their regularly scheduled services and this break only affects the Mayor & City Council offices.

We're just a few days away from 4th of July events! Celebrate locally by watching fireworks safely at one of these displays including two hosted by my colleagues, Councilmembers Domingo Candelas and Arjun Batra!

Remember that all fireworks, even those labeled "safe and sane", are illegal in San José and most of Santa Clara County. Please leave the use of fireworks to the professionals operating these events to prevent injuries, fires, and neighborhood disturbances.

This week's is Nagoya Sushi. This local gem serves a variety of fresh, delicious plates with high-quality fish. I couldn't agree more with the resident who recommended them, the owners are friendly & the menu is well-priced!

📍Visit them at 2590 S Bascom Ave, Suite B, San Jose, CA 95124

Due to recent vandalism at Lone Hill Park, the restrooms will be closed on weekdays after approximately 1 pm to limit access during the time the vandalism has been occurring. Our parks staff expect this closure to last approximately the next 3-4 weeks.

We ask for your patience as our parks staff work to resolve this issue. Thank you for your understanding!

With the 4th of July just around the corner, illegal fireworks are a major concern to the safety of our neighborhoods. All fireworks regardless of their advertised safety are dangerous and illegal to own, use, or sell in San José.

If you see illegal firework activity, fill out the online report by visiting the San José 311 website or downloading the mobile app.

SJPD has officially launched the CAM Program which provides rebates of up to $350 per San José property for the installation of security cameras! Video imaging security cameras in our neighborhoods play a crucial role in supporting law enforcement by deterring crime, vandalism, and other quality-of-life issues.

View the complete program details and submit an application here: https://bit.ly/3yVAPZB

Last month we kicked off this year's events at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo! Don't miss this month's event with free entry for adults ages 50+ next Thursday, June 27th from 9-10 am.

For more information, please visit: https://happyhollow.org/seniorsafari/

Today is a day of recognition and celebration as we honor the past to shape a better future. Happy !❤️

Earlier this year, I joined Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley to witness the power of community as they helped two District 9 residences by providing maintenance and electrical work in addition to painting their homes.

The majority of the low-income homeowners they serve are seniors and people with disabilities. I'm so grateful to the generous individuals who make these repairs possible for residents!

Today we celebrate all the incredible dads and father figures in our lives who make the world a brighter place. Happy Father's Day!💙

This weekend's spotlight, Huckleberry's, while not a small business is new to the area! I am happy to have another great breakfast & lunch option in District 9 for neighbors to visit. I visited with my husband and ordered one of their benedicts!

📍Visit them at 2071 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124

planning has started, and registration is now open! NNO will be on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Be sure to register your event so SJPD can visit! Registration is FREE! Visit https://bit.ly/3m3zl5S for more info.

Viva Parks officially kicks off tonight with the first of over 40 events this summer! These neighborhood events are free, open to the public, and full of FUN!

If you're looking for some summer fun in District 9, mark your calendar because this year our area has two events:
⭐ Viva Parks & Movie Night: Thursday, August 15 at Butcher Park (Movie "Superpets"; Movie begins shortly after sunset)
⭐ Viva Parks: Wednesday, August 28 at Rubino Park

Both events begin at 6 pm with fun activities for the whole community including music, a bounce house, lawn games, food trucks, rock climbing, arts & crafts, and much more!

Tonight 06/10 at 6 pm, City Council will conduct its final budget hearing as the last opportunity for public input on the proposed budget. Tomorrow, City Council will be engaging in a final discussion and vote to determine the final budget for our next fiscal year.

Thanks to higher than predicted revenues, we have been able to add one additional Viva Calle event, 25 more Viva Parks, and continue our Climate Smart Initiatives which are vital to reaching our sustainability goals. This year's budget also reaffirms our commitment to ending homelessness by funding both Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) and permanent affordable housing.

Additionally, we are proposing a way to save our city's fitness centers from closing. This is extremely important in combatting loneliness and social isolation in older adults which are its highest users.

Public comments may be submitted electronically to [email protected] or you may appear in person at tonight's meeting. Use this link if you would like to watch the meeting virtually:

JUN 10, 2024 | City Council Public Budget Hearing City of San José, CaliforniaCity Council Public Budget Hearing, June 10, 2024 This public meeting will be held at San José City Hall and also accessible via ...

Heads up, San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services is activating City of San José Cooling Centers from Wednesday, June 5 to Thursday, June 6 from 1:00-9:00 pm. Cooling Centers will be located at:

🧊 Camden Community Center (3369 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124)
🧊 Roosevelt Community Center (901 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116)
🧊 Emma Prusch Farm Park (647 S. King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116)

For more information on how to stay cool during the heat wave, please visit bit.ly/heatsafetyscc

This past weekend, I joined Mayor Matt Mahan for the State of the City address, followed by a beautification of the Japanese Friendship Garden.

I also had the privilege of recognizing our 2024 Community Hero, Tim Klaus, who organized a Walk & Roll Marathon from April 22 to May 17 to encourage students to walk or ride to school. This effort was a huge success with 73% student participation and a single-day record of 238 participants.

Tracking the rides and walks, this effort prevented 4,349 automobile trips, saving over 3,000 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. I hope his efforts become a model for other schools to encourage alternative transportation options for getting to school!

Join us next Tuesday, June 4th to celebrate Pride Month! Hope to see you there!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Join us for PRIDE FLAG RAISING & Rainbow Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, June 4 from 5pm to 6:30 pm at San Jose City Hall. This event is in partnership with San Jose Councilmembers and

Today my office was notified that our parks may see a temporary reduction in turf maintenance due to delays in equipment repairs and excessive vegetation. We ask for your patience as our parks staff work through these equipment issues. Thank you for your understanding!

Happy Mother’s Day!💗 Today I remember my mom, wishing I could give her a bouquet with her favorite flower, gladiolus.

To all the extraordinary moms and mother figures who make the world a brighter place, I wish you a Mother's Day filled with love and laughter.🌷

This year we're facing difficult decisions as we work to balance the City budget. Next Friday 05/17, I will be hosting Office Hours at Heartbeat Café.

At this meeting, we will be reviewing the City Manager's Proposed Budget and continue the budget discussion we started at the March Office Hours meeting. Join us to ask questions about the budget or discuss any other questions you might have.

I couldn't be more grateful to Affirmed Housing for their willingness to listen to community feedback and implement many of their suggestions into the design of District 9's newest affordable housing complex.

Of the 79 units, half are set aside for formerly unhoused individuals as supportive housing. The remaining apartments are designated for households earning up to 60% of the area median income (AMI).

This apartment is truly a welcoming, vibrant space for many of our community members to call home.

The Grand Opening of Vitalia Vitalia is a new affordable and supportive housing development in San Jose. Vitalia offers 79 apartment homes for low-income and formerly unhoused individual...

Happy Older Americans Month! During today’s proclamation, we welcomed Joe Glynn from AARP and recognized the invaluable role older adults play in shaping our society and our future.

As the chair of the Senior Commission, I am so grateful to have the opportunity to learn from our San José residents to about how we can continue to support our aging population and allow them to age independently in our community.

Join Mayor Matt Mahan and me next Monday, May 6th at Holy Family Catholic School (4850 Pearl Ave, 95136) for a Budget Town Hall in District 9!

This is a great opportunity to ask questions and listen to the Mayor as he discusses the budget and his plans to continue to address homelessness, public safety, and cleanliness in the City of San José. RSVP Here: https://qrco.de/D9TownHall

We're just one week out from our annual Music In The Valley event! Join us this Sunday, April 28th from 11 am - 6pm for music, food trucks, bounce houses, a free community raffle, and so much more at the Camden Community Center!

In honor of Earth Day, I invite you to join The Trash Punx and I tomorrow night 04/22 for a reception and movie screening of Project Pick Up at Lincoln Glen Church at 6pm!

This documentary captures the collaboration between The Trash Punx and Sabore's Well of Kenya, in their mission to transform the town of Ewaso Nigro, Kenya. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/D9EarthMonth2024

Thank you to all the neighbors who joined our Great American Litter Pickup event this morning collecting litter along one of our trail ways! Special thanks to Captain Donohue and Marissa from for lending a hand this morning!