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Unveiling Creativity: Content Magazine's Issue 17.3 "Perform" Pick-Up Party in San Jose!
Mark your calendars for Content Magazine’s Pick-Up Party for issue 17.3, themed “Perform”! This can’t-miss event is happening on May 16, 2025, at West Valley College in Saratoga. It’s the perfect ...
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
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district1@bos.sccgov.org
(408) 299-5010
Sylvia Arenas, the former District 8 representative on the San Jose City Council, ran for election to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to represent District 1. She won in the general election on Nov. 8, 2022, against Johnny Khamis. Arenas cites her greatest accomplishment as a councilmember as the launch of the City of San José’s Family Friendly Initiative, which aims to increase access to early education. Her priorities as supervisor include expanding renewable energy, improving public safety and mental health services for Santa Clara County’s homeless population.
First elected: November 2022
Twitter bio: Mom & District 8 Councilwoman, Santa Clara County Supervisor-Elect, District 1 East San Jose/Evergreen resident.
Alma mater: University of San Francisco (master’s degree)
Other offices served: San Jose City Council (2016-2022), Evergreen Elementary School District Board of Trustees
Notable quote: “I have been a tireless champion for the needs of children, families and those underserved. I want to ensure that working families have the opportunity to succeed in Silicon Valley.” (Source: San José Spotlight)
From Gilroy Dispatch...
A Santa Clara County commission will hold a hearing on May 7 to receive written protests regarding a proposal to dissolve the South Santa Clara County Fire Protection District.
From San Jose Spotlight...
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The pieces are in place to seismically shift Silicon Valley elections — and Santa Clara County supervisors are holding all the cards.
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