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Welcome to District 1

July 26, 2018 by District1

Welcome to the San Jose District 1 website! Throughout the website, you can find everything you need to know about District 1. Learn more about my staff and me by reading our biographies, or take a look at the events and activities happening throughout our community. Learn about my policy areas, including housing and homelessness, transportation, and planning and development. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter and follow me on social media for daily updates. My staff and I are available for any questions you may have.

 

 

Chappie

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BART Single Bore

May 17, 2018 by Rachel Davis

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.

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Council Updates City’s Rent Control Policies

May 17, 2018 by Rachel Davis

On Thursday, April 24th, 2018, the City Council voted to amend the City’s Apartment Rent Ordinance (ARO), Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) and Ellis Act Ordinance to the following:
  • ARO

    • Clarify that the pass-through of utility charges to tenants are not allowed (Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS) and other related methodologies)

    • Allow landlords that currently retain RUBS policies to petition for a one-time rent increase to offset losses in costs resulting from discontinuing RUBS

  • TPO

    • Prohibit landlords from disclosing or threatening to disclose a tenant’s immigration or citizenship status to authorities with the intent of retaliation

    • Add “Criminal Activity” as a separate just-cause basis for eviction for tenants who are “held to answer” in a court of law for a serious or violent felony committed during tenancy within 1,000 feet of the premises

    • Other items to return to Council for further consideration

  • Ellis Act

    • Subject redeveloped properties to a 50% re-control of ARO units

    • Allow an exemption of said requirements if 20% of new construction is voluntarily-restricted affordable rental housing built on-site.

      • 15% to meet the Inclusionary Ordinance

      • 5% to be restricted at 100% Area Median Income (AMI)

I was proud to have the Council accept my memo on the TPO to improve public safety within our communities. Often times, a community may be afraid to come forward and testify against a tenant that may be causing harm. The “Held to Answer” criminal activity provision gives communities another tool to address crime and improve their quality of life.

For more information, please see the City’s Housing website on Rent Control policies.

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My San Jose

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District 1 Community Office Hours

Vice Mayor Chappie Jones brings City Hall to you! Come share your concerns, offer your insights, or ask questions. Remember, no appointment is necessary! Drop by one of the two locations in the District!

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