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Matter ROGC 25-287

Support for Assembly Concurrent Resolution 71. (Mayor, Doan, Campos, and Kamei)

Arts & Culture Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 11 Sep 2025
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ROGC 25-287
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
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Unknown
Introduced
11 Sep 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:10

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Memorandum from Mayor, Doan, Campos, and Kamei

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The memorandum from Mayor Matt Mahan and Councilmembers Bien Doan, Pamela Campos, and Rosemary Kamei expresses support for Assembly Concurrent Resolution 71 (ACR 71), which aims to designate a portion of U.S. Highway 101 near the Story Road exit in San José as the 'Little Saigon Freeway'. This designation honors the Vietnamese American community, which has a significant presence in Santa Clara County, and acknowledges their contributions to the region. The resolution emphasizes the importance of cultural recognition and aligns with local projects that celebrate the Vietnamese heritage.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Rules and Open Government Committee.
  • It supports Assembly Concurrent Resolution 71 (ACR 71) introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra.
  • The resolution seeks to designate a portion of U.S. Highway 101 as the 'Little Saigon Freeway'.
  • San José has a vibrant Vietnamese American community with approximately 140,000 residents.
  • The designation aims to honor the contributions of the Vietnamese American community and promote cultural recognition.
  • It aligns with local projects like the Vietnamese Heritage Garden and the Thank You America Monument.
Limitations
  • The document contains unresolved placeholders, such as the date of adoption for the resolution.

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RULES COMMITTEE: ITEM: TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: Support for Assembly Concurrent Resolution 71 Approved 9/17/25 C.2 FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan Councilmember Bien Doan Councilmember Pamela Campos Councilmember Rosemary Kamei DATE: September 11, 2025 Date: September 11, 2025 SUBJECT: Support for Assembly Concurrent Resolution 71 RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution of support for Assembly Concurrent Resolution 71 (ACR 71), introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra, which seeks to designate a portion of U.S. Highway 101 near the Story Road exit in San José as the “Little Saigon Freeway”. BACKGROUND San José is home to one of the most vibrant and influential Vietnamese American communities in the United States, with approximately 140,000 Vietnamese Americans residing in Santa Clara County alone. District 7 includes Little Saigon, the cultural and economic heart of this community. Designating a portion of Highway 101 as the “Little Saigon Freeway” would honor the legacy of over 2 million Vietnamese Americans nationwide and affirm their cultural and civic contributions. Additionally, this would promote cultural recognition, especiall y in the area near the Story Road...