Advocate for the Vital Construction Taxes that Keep San Jose Safe

I'm reaching out to share an exciting opportunity to advocate for the essential construction taxes that fund the critical improvements making San Jose a safer place for everyone. Construction taxes are the lifeblood of our city's transportation initiatives, supporting everything from the Vision Zero program to local matching funds for grants, and enabling a wide range of activities by dedicated staff.

These taxes have become indispensable for our city's progress. They finance the vital infrastructure and safety projects that protect bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers alike. Without this crucial funding, many of the projects that make our streets safer and more efficient would be at risk.

As we face potential cuts to construction taxes, it's imperative that we advocate for maintaining these funds or finding alternative revenue sources to backfill any reductions. Our city's safety and continued improvement depend on it.

Join us  at City Hall on June 18th in championing the construction taxes that keep San Jose moving forward. Together, we can ensure that our city remains a leader in safe, innovative, and effective transportation solutions.

Tuesday, June 18th,11:00 am  - Agenda. It is likely that this items wont be heard until late afternoon or the evening, So please plan accordingly.

City Hall: 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113                                                                                                                               

Attending the Meeting:

Join us to provide public comment at the 11:00 am City Council meeting. Public access to the chambers can be found on the second floor of City Hall. Fill out a Speaker Card and submit it in the plexiglass boxes at the bottom of the Chambers before item 8.2 Downtown Residential High-Rise Incentive Program Extension is heard. When the Council reaches your item on the agenda, the Mayor will open the public hearing, call your name, and direct you to the podium. (FYI, the yellow card is signaling that no translation from English is required.)

Talking Points ↓↓↓

Talking Points:

1. My name is _____ with SVBC, I am a resident of the district___.

2. Approving an ordinance waiving the Building and Structure Construction Tax and the Commercial Residential-Mobile home Park Building Tax would take away from funds to DOT that provide the critical improvements that make San Jose a safer place for everyone and protect bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers alike. It's imperative that we maintain these funds or find alternative revenue sources to backfill any reductions. Our city's safety and continued improvement depend on it.

To Submit Written Public Comment:

By email to city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. Those emails will be attached to the Council Item under “Letters from the Public.” Please identify 8.2 Downtown Residential High-Rise Incentive Program Extension in the subject line of your email and Blind Copy (BCC) diana@bikesiliconvalley.org so we can keep track of all the submitted written comments.

 Submitting Written Public Comment

To Watch the Meeting via Zoom (Reminder: Only In-person public comment are allowed)

Zoom Information:https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/94558095100

By Phone: (888) 475 4499

Webinar ID: 945 5809 5100

Thank you for your support and commitment to making San Jose a safer place for all.