March 3rd, 2008 - Councilmember Pyle reads to a group of 3rd graders at Carson Elementary School in District 10 as they participate in the "Read Across America" annual event.

Wednesday, September 26th
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Pioneer High School Theater
(1290 Blossom Hill Rd.)

Forum Highlights Include:

• District 10 Retail Survey Results - What do District 10 residents buy and want?
• Via Valiente Shopping Center - Improvement Project Update
• Westfield Oakridge - New Retailers & More
• WHOLE FOODS - The latest news
  

For more information or to request a hard copy of the survey, please contact my office at 408-535-4910!

One of City Hall's three young Peregrine Falcons sits on a ledge outside of the 18th floor council offices, looking out over Downtown San Jose. To learn more about the falcons, click here.

• Maintain our status as the safest big city in America.

• Eliminate the structural budget deficit.

• Reduce deferred maintenance and the infrastructure backlog and develop a strategy to improve the infrastructure.

• Increase economic vitality.

• Provide full funding for parks, pools, community centers and libraries, including maintenance operation and development.

• Investing in energy efficiency
  
• Park maintenance improvements

• Additional police officers

• Solar Power opportunities

• Additional Code Enforcement

• New funding for emergency preparedness

• Master plan for street improvements

On Tuesday, November 14th Councilmember Pyle presented a commendation from the City of San Jose to Almaden Valley resident Herschel Higgins.

Mr. Higgins, born in 1921, served in our nation's Armed Forces, volunteering for military service in the Army Air Corps in 1941. After several successful bombing mission in World War II, Herschel was shot down over Germany and held as a prisoner of war for eighteen months.

To read about Herschel's heroic story and amazing life, click here to see Herschel's story in his own words.

Click here to see the November Issue of Nancy's News - District 10's Official Monthly Newsletter

Join the City of San Jose’s Emergency Preparedness Director Kimberly Shunk as she discusses ways to stay safe and remain prepared in the event of a natural disaster. Join Councilmember Pyle and Vice Mayor Cindy Chavez for an evening of education and light refreshments at the Almaden Library & Community Center ( 6445 Camden Ave. Center ).

For more information, please call the District 10 office at 535-4910.

Click on the pumpkin to check out the October Issue of Nancy's News - District 10's Official Monthly Newsletter

UPDATE: Crossing Guards In District 10 Restored

As of Tuesday, September 26th 2006, crossing guards have been restored at the Bret Harte Dr. / Via Valiente Intersection. For more information, please refer to the

INFORMATION MEMO: CROSSING GUARD STAFFING

INFORMATION

The School Safety Unit lost two (2) Coordinators & nine (9) guards at the beginning of this fiscal year due to attrition. The Unit had difficulty hiring replacement guards. As a result, the guards from the following four intersections were moved to other locations to help compensate for the 9 vacancies: (refer to chart at left).

These four locations were selected because the students are middle school aged and presumed to be more capable of crossing without crossing guards. The purpose of this memorandum is to inform the Mayor, Councilmembers, and the City Manager's Office of our plan to restore the staff at the four locations.

ANALYSIS

Effective immediately, the School Safety sergeant and remaining two coordinators will process any existing applications. The hiring process includes two interviews, fingerprinting, a background investigation, a medical examination, and a City of San Jose hiring process. Staff estimates the complete process will take two months.

In order to support these efforts, the Police Department will temporarily assign two people to the School Safety Unit to facilitate the recruitment and hiring process.

In addition, staff will promote the existing job announcement flyer and send it to the City of San Jose senior centers for posting. Most of the crossing guard applicants are senior citizens. Staff will also provide the flyers to the Council offices so their staff may seek applicants from their constituents. The flyer will also be distributed to the public at safety fairs by Community Services Division staff.

PUBLIC OUTREACH

At the start of the school year, the School Safety staff notified the affected schools of the loss of the crossing guards. Staff also notified the affected school district superintendents and the City of San Jose Department of Transportation. When school started, the staff went to the affected locations and passed out flyers informing the students about the change in staffing and a pedestrian safety pamphlet. The School Safety staff has attempted to monitor the locations to ensure the students are adapting to the change in a safe manner. They also asked the Traffic Enforcement Unit to monitor the areas. The Department will continue to these efforts as staffing allows.

COORDINATION

We have coordinated crossing guard issues with the Department of Transportation.

COST IMPLICATIONS

There will be no short-term cost implications.

- Robert L. Davis
Chief of Police

Councilmember Nancy Pyle Raises Awareness About the Importance of Crossing Guards

As Fall rushes to greet us, so too does a new school year for our children in District 10. Last month I was lucky enough to have an opportunity to experience first-hand the excitement and anticipation of the 1 st day of school at Los Alamitos Elementary School where I was able to visit with the parents, teachers and students. I also donned crossing guard gear and took to the street in order to recognize the importance of the SJPD’s crossing guard program, the safety of our children, and the need to decrease the number of speeders in and around our schools.

Throughout the hour that I spent as a crossing guard, I came to realize just how hard these individuals work to protect our children. It is critical that they have a “360-degree Awareness” in order to ensure that everyone can cross safely while also being mindful of the many parents who are driving by to drop off their students. In a similar manner, in my role as your representative, I must have an awareness of the safety concerns across District 10.

District 10 Welcomes A New Staff Member

After high school, Stephanie earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Law and Society from UC Irvine.  In addition to academic study, Stephanie has worked in the field of politics dealing with public affairs in a political consulting firm.

Stephanie will be focusing on policy issues & committees including Public Safety; Code (including Neighborhood Cleanups); Juvenile Justice; Civil Service; and the Emergency Preparedness Council.

Former Community Relations Coordinator Daniella Polar departed from the District 10 office in early August to attend her first year of law school in Michigan.

Also, check out our District 10 Resources page, with a newly added link to the new PRNS City Trails Guide

Happy Fourth of July!

As District 10 resident & VEP Community Association member Dave Fadness reminds us:

"July 4, 1776 was the most important day in the history of mankind. In proclaiming the birth of our nation and our inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, our founders severed political and religious bondage to establish a new model of governance for all nations to follow. We live well as a result of their wisdom and courage. Proudly celebrate the Fourth of July, the anniversary of our nation's declaration of independence."

Have a safe and happy 4th of July from Councilmember Pyle and the District 10 office!

Also check out the July Special Budget Edition of Nancy's News!

June is a busy month in District 10!

Whether going through the final stages of the budget cycle, presenting commendations to a wide variety of District 10 residents, or working with local residents on a variety of concerns, June is a busy month for Councilmember Pyle and the District 10 office.

Also check out the June 2006 edition of Nancy's News

GREAT AMERICAN LITTER PICK UP

Volunteer with other concerned citizens to pick up litter in your community at the Great American Litter Pick Up in San José. To participate in this year’s Litter Pick Up, call (408) 535-3500 to sign up for one of the meeting locations listed. On the day of the event, register at your meeting location and receive litter clean-up supplies. Following the event, join us for a Celebration Lunch at the Center for Employment Training. Lunch is free for volunteers.

District 10 Youth Commissioner Appointed

Councilmember Pyle is pleased to announce that she has appointed Ms. Pardis Khosravi as the District 10 representative to the San Jose Youth Commission. Pardis is a wonderful young lady whose impressive skill, talent and dedication will bring an exceptional perspective to Youth Commission and represent the voice of youth throughout District 10.

Ms. Khosravi is currently a Sophomore at Pioneer High School and was appointed to the commission following a competitive interview process. Her dedication to the community is commendable, spending time volunteering at the American Cancer Society after school, assisting at Sacred Heart, as well as the YMCA and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Ms. Khosravi plans to focus on issues including the expansion and development of anti-drug campaigns and hopes to use teachings from the American Lung Association’s CLASP program to educate local middle school students about the dangers of smoking.

Pardis Khosravi’s term as a Youth Commissioner will begin as of her appointment at Tuesday’s 7:00 pm evening council session and last until October 31 st, 2008.

March Forum on Community Safety

Come join Councilmember Pyle and special guests: San Jose Police Department Chief Rob Davis, Captain Jack Farmer and Crime Prevention Specialist Tamara Davis as they discuss crime prevention and Neighborhood Watch strategies. Also Gracie Corral from the San Jose Fire Department will focus on fire prevention and earthquake preparedness. Steve Wing, Deputy Independent Police Auditor for San Jose will also attend. Come for the presentation, stay for the delicious dessert, and leave with valuable information!

Also check out the March 2006 edition of Nancy's News!

Interested in getting more involved in leading your City?

The semi-annual recruitment for boards and commissions in the City of San Jose is underway. Councilmember Pyle is excited to announce that many of these positions are open to residents of District 10.

To look at Commission Vacancies and Openings, click here. For more information on Commission duties, head over to this link. And for an application to apply for this great opportunity, click this link. The filing deadline is Friday, March 17th 2006, so be sure to take a look and come join us in making San Jose an even greater City!

Also check out the February 2006 edition of Nancy's News!

Welcome to 2006 ... read the District 10 Annual Report for 2005!

Happy New Year and welcome to 2006! Councilmember Pyle is quite excited about the possibilities this year holds. The beginning of a new year is also a time to focus on the accomplishments of the year which has gone by.

Councilmember Pyle would like to encourage everyone to read the District 10 Annual Report for 2005 and learn about the exciting accomplishments which were made in District 10 over the past year! Also check out the January 2006 edition of Nancy's News

On November 2, 2005, Nancy will be holding a forum to educate District 10 residents about emergency preparedness in our community. The forum's guest speaker will be Dr. Earl Stevens, San Jose Prepared Coordinator, who has been invited to discuss emergency preparedness for District 10 and the City of San Jose. Dr. Stevens has taught classes for many years through the San Jose Prepared program and will have a number of helpful preparedness materials on hand to distribute and discuss throughout the evening. Residents are encouraged to come and learn about this timely District 10 subject while enjoying dessert courtesy of Councilmember Pyle!

Halloween is just around the corner and Councilmember Pyle wants to be sure that District 10's families are prepared for a festive and safe night of trick-or-treating fun! Working with the citywide program called Safe From the Start, District 10 will be hosting 2 sites (listed to the left) where children can go on Halloween night & pick up a free Halloween Safety Pack. Children will receive a glow necklace, a card with safety information, and a bookmark! Be sure to stop by the Almaden Winery Neighborhood Center starting October 28th, or Jeanie Mullin's house on Halloween night to grab your Safety Pack. Nancy wishes everyone a very safe and happy Halloween!

On October 5, 2005, Nancy will be holding a forum to educate District 10 residents about the plans for Coyote Valley. The forum's guest speaker will be Laurel Prevetti, Deputy Director of Planning Services. Ms. Prevetti plans to provide an overview of the Coyote Valley Plan and discuss major features of the project . Come out and learn about this timely issue while enjoying dessert courtesy of Councilmember Pyle!

Jeffrey Fontana Dog Park Grand Opening!

On September 24, 2005, Nancy and vice-Mayor Cindy Chavez welcomed visitors to the grand opening of Almaden's brand new Jeffrey Fontana dog park! Click on this link to see pictures from the event.The Park is located at Golden Oak Way and Paseo Pueblo Dr., between McAbee and Meridian.

Our hearts go out to
the victims of hurricane Katrina
and their families

With the recent devastation which has ravaged New Orleans, it is critical that we reach out beyond District 10 and show our love and support for those who are in need. Councilmember Pyle and the City of San Jose are taking steps to help, learn more here. And to find out how you can help, click here.

On August 9, 2005, Nancy and her fellow council-members led by Mayor Gonzales commenced the first city council meeting in the new city council chambers. To see more pictures from this historic day, click here.

On April 23, 2005, Nancy and the residents of the Montevideo Homeowners Association participated in their Annual 4th of July Parade.