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News Highlights
Community input sought regarding Environmental Services Director Recruitment
May 22, 2012
The City of San José is in the process of selecting our permanent Director of Environmental Services. As part of this process, the City Manager's Office is convening a meeting to allow interested stakeholders to provide feedback on the qualities that the permanent Director should poses in order to meet the challenges of today and the future. For more details, view the recruitment brochure.
The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at San José City Hall Council Chambers. If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to provide your feedback on the process, please contact Allen Fong at (408) 535-8146 or by e-mail. You may also submit your comments using the City’s Community Voice online community engagement tool.
San José Minimum Wage Initiative 2012
Updated May 23, 2012
During the Tuesday, May 22, 2012 meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to place the Minimum Wage Initiative on the November ballot. If approved by voters, this ordinance would raise the minimum wage in San José from $8 to $10 a year with annual increases tied to the consumer price index. The proponents of the initiative circulated petitions and obtained signatures to place it on the ballot.
May 18, 2012
On May 1, 2012, the San José City Council accepted the certification and directed City staff to develop a report on the effects of the proposed measure which would increase the minimum wage paid in San José to $10.00 per hour. The report will be presented to the City Council on Tuesday, May 22 at which time the Council will decide how to proceed. Read more about the initiative, the City Council's options and related information.
San José kicks off summer with solar incentive
May 18, 2012
The City of San José is now offering an incentive to encourage residents and businesses to install solar by paying the permitting costs for a limited time. Using grant funds from the Department of Energy, the City will pay $309 for a residential solar installation and $1,340 for a commercial installation. This is the full cost of a permit for the majority of installations. This incentive is available until June 30, 2012 or until all available funds are gone, and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Solar installations must be within San José city limits. Contact Michael Foster, Green Building/Community Energy Programs Manager, at (408) 975-2601 for questions about the program. Learn more about the solar incentive.
Grand opening for new affordable housing development
May 14, 2012
Orvieto Family Apartments, located at 80 Montecito Vista Drive – approximately three miles south of San José’s downtown core, recently opened its doors to a housing development with 92 affordable units dedicated to lower-income households. The grand opening was held on Friday, May 11, 2012. View more information about the development.
Absentee/vote-by-mail ballot box now located in City Clerk’s Office
May 10, 2012
As a convenience for the community and City employees, the Office of the City Clerk has arranged with the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters to accept vote-by-mail or absentee ballots for the June 5, 2012 primary election. Any voters in Santa Clara County may deposit their ballot in the collection box in the Office of the City Clerk, located in the City Hall Wing, 2nd Floor, 200 East Santa Clara St. Ballots will be accepted through Tuesday, June 5, and the Office of the City Clerk is open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Find other ballot drop-off locations throughout Santa Clara County on the Registrar’s website.
Proposed Operating Budget for 2012-2013
May 2, 2012
On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, City Manager Debra Figone released the 2012-2013 Proposed Operating Budget for the City of San José that begins to stabilize City finances and position it for the future after a decade of budget shortfalls and painful decisions that have significantly reduced community services and the City’s workforce. Read the City Manager's 2012-2013 Budget Message, budget in brief and news release.
2012 Municipal Election Information
April 25, 2012
Visit the City Clerk’s Office website for the latest details about the upcoming June 5 election including Measure B, the Pension Modification Ballot Measure, and information about candidates for San José City Council. For details
Accepting applications for vacancies on Planning Commission
April 12, 2012
The San José City Council is accepting applications until Friday, May 11, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. to fill up to four (4) seats on the Planning Commission for terms ending June 30, 2016. Applicants to this Commission must have been both citizens of the United States and residents of the City of San José for one year preceding appointment, and additionally must be registered voters in the City of San José at the time of appointment. View how to apply.
2012-2013 Community Budget Meetings underway in April and May
March 13, 2012 (Updated April 10, 2012)
Community meetings kick off this week, beginning Tuesday, April 10 and run through Thursday, May 24. The meetings provide an opportunity to discuss the City of San José budget Residents are encouraged to attend to discuss priorities and budget-related topics with members of the San José City Council and staff. View the flyer 
Employee compensation information for 2011 now available online
Consistent with the City of San José’s commitment to an open and transparent government, the latest compensation information available for employees is now available on the City website. More
City Refunding Surplus Special Assessment District Funds to Current and Former Property Owners
The City of San José is refunding approximately $6.9 million in surplus funds from 35 expired special assessment districts in the City. If you or a related entity owned or had an interest in real property in the City anytime between 1974 and 2005, you are strongly encouraged to review the additional information provided below in order to determine whether you are eligible for a refund. For additional information, click here.
 City's Labor Relations Information
The City of San José has 11 bargaining units (unions). For more information regarding the labor relations at the City of San Jose, please click here
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