Supervisor Simitian at the Silicon Valley Pride Parade supporting Avenidas Rainbox Collective.

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Press Releases

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.

Press Releases

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.

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Celebrating County Parks: a century of preserving open space

A century ago Santa Clara County acquired 400 acres of rolling foothills between Saratoga and Cupertino for the County’s first public park — Stevens Creek County Park. This laid the foundation for the modern-day Santa Clara County Parks system, which today includes 28 locations encompassing more than 52,000 acres set aside for recreation and habitat protection.

Events

Joe reading to kids

Community events

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Fruit Market Sale

Sidewalk office hours

In the spring and the fall, informal conversations are held at local farmers’ markets throughout the district. No ​appointment is needed, so you can just stop by and chat.

Supervisor Simitian at the opening event at Compassion Week.

Compassion Week 2024

Compassion Week 2024 is September 21-29. Find an activity to volunteer and help support your local community.