Office of Councilmember Chappie Jones

Representing District 1 - West San Jose

D1 Decides: Cast Your Vote!

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D1 Decides: Participatory Budgeting
Cast Your Vote at www.d1decides.com

Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process designed to engage the community in the budget process. YOU share and propose your project ideas, YOU talk to your neighbors about your community needs, and YOU vote on which projects should receive $200,000 in public funds.

These past 6 months, residents across District 1 have been submitting their ideas for improvements in their community. Ideas have been vetted by a dedicated team of budget delegates and now is the time to vote for your favorite ones!

You can vote online or pick up a hard copy ballot at one of the following locations:

West Valley Branch Library
1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José, CA 95117

Calabazas Branch Library
1230 S. Blaney Avenue, San José, CA 95129

Cypress Community and Senior Center
403 Cypress Avenue, San José, CA 95117

*Ask a staff member at any of these locations for the hard copy ballots. 

Deadline to vote is Sunday, June 17th, 11:59 p.m. PST. 

Join in on the process that builds community and connectedness within San José. To learn more, visit www.d1decides.com.

Doing Business in San José Workshop: “Small Business Insurance 101”

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Doing Business in San José Workshop: “Small Business Insurance 101” 
Learn how to plan, start, and grow your business from City Departments and Business Assistance partners. The featured topic will include information on small business insurance 101, types of small business insurance, and the advantages & disadvantages of having business insurance.

When? 
Wednesday, June 27th, 2018
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Where?
West Valley Branch Library (Community Room)
1243 San Tomas Aquino Road
San José, CA 95117

RSVP online to attend or call 1-877-880-1222 to schedule a free business consultation at San José City Hall. Flyer also available in Spanish and Vietnamese.

Payne Avenue Lane Reconfiguration

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The City is leading an effort to repave and implement Complete Street elements along Payne Avenue between Saratoga Avenue and Winchester Blvd. In the western segment between Saratoga Avenue and San Tomas Aquino Road, one westbound travel lane will be removed and bike lanes will be added in both directions. This project aims to improve safety by decreasing vehicle speeds while also providing safe routes to schools with added buffered bike lanes. For more information, contact Nick Danty at [email protected] or (408) 975-3706.

BART Single Bore

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On Thursday April 26, 2018, the BART Board of Directors voted 5-0 in support of the Single-Bore tunneling method. I, along with my colleagues on the VTA Board of Directors, voted in support of Single-Bore on April 5th, 2018, and I am ecstatic to see our two agencies working together to bring much needed public transit infrastructure to San José.