
2025
D3 Questionnaire Redux + Forums Learn more + Get engaged
May 19, 2025
Elections
SJAA Team
In case you missed it — and judging by the paltry 20% voter turnout, you may have — the Special Election to fill a vacancy on the San José City Council for District 3 is headed for a runoff election on Tuesday, June 24. Ballots are due to land in voter mailboxes in just a...
Mayor's March Budget Message FY25-26 We have thoughts!
March 14, 2025
Advocacy
Peter Allen
On Tuesday, March 18, at 4:00pm, the San José City Council will consider Mayor Mahan’s March Budget Message. This is the first step in the budget process, when the Mayor provides direction to the City Manager for how to structure the City’s budget for the coming fiscal year. You can read the full message here....
Candidate Questionnaires - D3 Primary
February 24, 2025
Elections
SJAA Team
A Special Election has been called to fill a vacancy on the San José City Council for District 3, which includes Downtown, Japantown, SoFA, and other neighborhoods that play critical roles in our creative community. This is an opportunity for advocates to have an impact on who makes the decisions on arts and culture policy...
District 3 Candidate Forums
February 13, 2025
Advocacy, Elections
SJAA Team
ICYMI: We’re hosting a District 3 Candidate Forum for the creative community at 7pm on March 3, and you’re invited! You can learn more and register to receive a Zoom link here. Want to do a deeper dive on the folks vying for this important seat on the City Council? A number of community organizations...