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The memorandum from Councilmember Ortiz outlines a recommendation for establishing an Economic Revitalization Fund for East San José, aimed at addressing systemic neglect and economic disparities in the area. The proposed fund would allocate $30 million for various projects to improve public safety, cleanliness, economic vitality, and infrastructure. The memorandum includes a draft spending plan detailing allocations for beautification, homeless outreach, infrastructure improvements, and code enforcement, emphasizing community engagement in the decision-making process.
Key points
Recommendation to create an Economic Revitalization Fund for East San José.
Proposed allocation of $30 million for revitalization projects.
Focus areas include public safety, cleanliness, economic vitality, and public infrastructure.
Draft spending plan includes allocations for beautification, homeless outreach, and infrastructure improvements.
Emphasis on community engagement and transparency in fund usage.
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RULES COMMITTEE: ITEM: TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved: SUBJECT: 8/27/2025 C.2 FROM: Councilmember Ortiz DATE: August 21st, 2025 Date: 8.21.25 ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION FUND FOR EAST SAN JOSÉ RECOMMENDATION Direct staff to return, as part of the FY 2026-2027 budget priority setting study session, with a conceptual framework for establishing an Economic Revitalization Fund dedicated to improving the public safety, cleanliness, economic vitality, and public infrastructure of East San Jose. The framework can then be considered during the 2026-2027 budget cycle, where city funds can be leveraged alongside state and federal grants and philanthropic dollars. The framework should include: • An allocation of $30 million to be used on projects to revitalize the East Side. • A timeline for fund development and initial allocations. • Identification of eligible uses and priority investment areas. • Strategies for leveraging external funding sources. • Mechanisms for ensuring transparency, accountability, and community engagement. • Robust public outreach with the East San José Community to determine spending priorities BACKGROUND For decades, East San José...
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La Raza Roundtable expresses support for Council Member Ortiz's proposal to create a $30 million East San José Revitalization Fund. They highlight the need for investment in public safety, small business support, infrastructure improvements, and community spaces in East San José, which has faced systemic underinvestment. The letter emphasizes the importance of community engagement and a holistic approach to revitalization, advocating for justice and dignity for residents.
Key points
Support for a $30 million East San José Revitalization Fund.
Focus on correcting systemic underinvestment in East San José.
Investment areas include public safety, small business support, infrastructure, and community spaces.
Emphasis on community engagement through town halls and outreach.
Holistic approach includes fee waivers for small businesses and penalties for blighted properties.
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August 31, 2025 Honorable Mayor and Council Members, We write to express La Raza Roundtable’s full support for Council Member Ortiz’s proposal to establish a $30 million East San José Revitalization Fund. As a residents and advocates for equity in our city, we believe this initiative is a long-overdue step toward correcting decades of systemic underinvestment and neglect in one of San José’s most vibrant yet underserved communities. East San José has carried the weight of our city’s growth without receiving its fair share of resources. Ther plan, to invest in public safety, small business support, infrastructure improvements, and community spaces, is not just visionary; it is necessary. The neighborhoods of East San José deserve the same quality of life and civic attention that other parts of our city have long enjoyed. I am particularly encouraged by the initiatives’ commitment to community engagement through town halls and outreach, ensuring that this fund reflects the voices and needs of East Side residents. Council Member Ortiz’s leadership in proposing fee waivers for small businesses, higher penalties for blighted properties, and expanded city services demonstrate a...