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Supervisors boost services for veterans
The Santa Clara County’s Office of Veterans Services (VSO) will add new Veterans Service Representatives (VSRs) to allow more veterans to get connected to their earned benefits. County Supervisors Joe Simitian and Otto Lee proposed the additional staffing to support local veterans and their families in accessing the federal benefits they have earned.
West Valley “teacher housing” effort progresses
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors selected a nonprofit development partner to build affordable housing for teachers and school staff in the West Valley. County Supervisors Joe Simitian and Otto Lee proposed the effort to enable local teachers and school staff to live in the communities they serve.
Supervisors commend Saratoga Fire Protection District for 100 years of service to community
The Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian recognizes Saratoga Fire Protection District’s centennial. The Saratoga Fire Protection District is an independent special district that was established on February 18, 1924.
Leading locally on climate change. Now!
Addressing the impacts of climate change is a job that truly requires a range of solutions and “all hands on deck.” Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian reflects on efforts the Board of Supervisors has taken at the County level to do our part.
January 2024, Newsletter
Read about Kitty Monahan's tribute, the County's investment in Camp Via West and Joe's work on privacy and data at the County and State level. Learn more about Silicon Valley Reads selected books and community events, the future North County health care clinic in progress and some of the work Joe focused on during his first year (2013) back on the Board of Supervisors.
Supervisors improve traffic flow at congested Sanborn County Park trailhead
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors adopted a set of resolutions to restrict parking near a trailhead entrance to Sanborn County Park. The action is expected to improve traffic flow near the congested John Nicholas Trailhead entrance.
Opinion: Reflecting on data privacy at state and county levels
As our world becomes more and more technologically advanced, we have to keep pace in protecting and securing our data and privacy. And as our lives become increasingly intertwined with digital platforms, safeguarding our personal information is no longer just a matter of choice; it’s necessary to preserve our fundamental rights. This quickly became apparent to me when I served in the California State Legislature.
Stevens Creek Park celebrates 100 years
One hundred years ago, on January 24, 1924, Santa Clara County acquired an initial 400 acres near Cupertino with the intent to establish a public park. The park, now known as Stevens Creek County Park, opened to the public later that year, making it the first County park and laying the foundation for the modern-day Santa Clara County Parks system.
Paying tribute to Kitty Monahan aka “Mayor of New Almaden”
A beloved figure in the community, Kathleen “Kitty” Monahan died last year at the age of 89, but her legacy will live on at Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Visitors to the park may notice a new trailmarker dedicated to Monahan, who was instrumental in Santa Clara County’s purchase and preservation of the 4,000-acre park.
Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury seeks volunteers
Applications are now being accepted to serve on Santa Clara County’s 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury. The Civil Grand Jury acts as the County's civil watchdog agency, empowered to investigate all facets of county and city government, special districts, and school districts. The deadline to submit the application is March 29, 2024.
