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In This Newsletter: State of the County Recap - Trans Day of Visibility - Regional Medical Center Reopening - Highlights Around the Community - Upcoming Events and Helpful Resources - Before We Go...
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
The first few months of 2025 have flown by, and so much has happened to keep us all busy. Here at the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, I have been grateful to take on the role of Board President for 2025, and we have also been happy to welcome two new supervisors: Betty Duong (D2) and Margaret Abe-Koga (D5). With their addition to the dais, we are not only a majority AAPI Board, but also a majority female Board. I cannot express my excitement enough about this incredible feat for our
county’s representation. While we have seen a trend toward important progressive change here in the County, we have seen the opposite coming down from the presidential administration. There have been intentional
and orchestrated disruptions across the country due to decisions coming down from the White House, which have already impacted many of our communities. We will not back down against these egregious actions coming out of Washington, D.C. We at the County of Santa Clara are here to work for you, and we will continue to work together
side by side to transform obstacles into opportunities. As we reflect on the last few weeks, we also want to acknowledge all that is to come. Let’s look at what has been going on in our community, and how we are reflecting the needs of our
District 3 constituents.
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ICYMI: State of the County, March 14th
On Friday, March 14, our County came together for the State of the County address, an evening focused on Caution, Hope, Kindness and Gratitude as we navigate all the
challenges we’re facing against the current presidential administration. Over 500 attendees joined us in person and overfill rooms to hear the speech. Over the course of the speech, we didn’t shy away from the hard realities of this point in time: the mass
layoffs, the changes to healthcare coverage, the concerns surrounding LGTBQ+ protections, how our veterans are losing supportive services, and the like. But, as much as we acknowledged those challenges, we also reminded attendees and ourselves of how the County
supports all Santa Clara County residents, and how we can be an example for our neighbors, near and far. We exemplified the best of Santa Clara County through our Community Heroes Awards, in which I and my fellow supervisors awarded 10 community members and two community groups for their
dedicated service to their districts. We were additionally supported by our MCs, former Assemblymember Evan Low and Executive Director of Latinas Contra Cancer Darcie Green. Further, we had a wide breadth of representation from our varied communities and artists, including county Poet Laureate Yosamir Reyes, a land acknowledgement by Calpulli Ocelocihuatl, the JP2 Lion Dance Team, Professor Eros, and Ballet Folklorico de SCU. Many thanks to everyone for making this event so community-focused, driven, and inspiring as we look forward to 2025 and beyond. Take a look at some of our photos both above and below!
Watch
the full video on the County website
Photos by Senit Ghile and Luis Castillo
Transgender Day of Visibility
Here at the County,
we were grateful enough to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility on Monday, March 24 ,
at McEntee Plaza at the Santa Clara County Government offices.
Led by the County’s
Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs and The Q Corner, this event was a fantastic way for us all to gather and demonstrate our allyship,
support, and care for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Together with Sera Fernando, County Executive James Williams, and many other important partners, we raised the transgender flag, to be flown year-round
Read
more about the event highlights here
In
addition to this event, we also introduced a resolution at the Board of Supervisors on March 25 ,
declaring our County as an affirming county for al l county residents who identify as transgender, nonbinary, or gender expansive.
Check
out our Instagram Reel from the celebration here!
Regional Medical Center reopens, joins County of Santa Clara on April 1
On Tuesday morning, we had the great honor of celebrating the reopening of the Regional Medical Center. This facility has become part of the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare family – which includes O’Connor Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and St. Louise Regional Hospital – and
will allow us to ensure critical, lifesaving medical services for community members in East San Jose, Milpitas, and surrounding communities. From its opening day on April 1, the RMC facility will offer STEMI, stroke, and level II Trauma care to our community. Additionally, the facility is determining bringing back Labor
and Delivery services soon, to support new and growing families. We are here to support creating a healthier and stronger community, and we hope you will join us in celebrating this momentous occasion.
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more about this momentous occasion here
Upcoming Events and Helpful Resources
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