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News Highlights
Public input sought as part of Library Director recruitment
January 17, 2012
The City of San José is beginning a nationwide search for applicants for its next Library Director and we are hoping you will take a few minutes to complete a brief survey on what traits you think the next Library Director should possess. All of the comments will be provided to City Manager Debra Figone for her consideration in making this important decision for our community. We value your input!
Online Survey
Click here to fill out the Library Director Recruitment Community Survey in English.
Click here to fill out the Library Director Recruitment Community Survey in Spanish.
Click here to fill out the Library Director Recruitment Community Survey in Vietnamese.
For more information about the San José Public Library, visit www.sjpl.org.
Look up your collection day online
January 9, 2012
San José’s new online Collection Day Look-up provides a convenient way to find your garbage, recycling and yard trimmings collection day, street sweeping schedule, and service provider contact information. Simply enter your street number and zip code into the online form. For residents who are unable to access their schedule online, call the Customer Contact Center at (408) 535-3500.
City of San José’s Single‐Use Carryout Bag Ordinance – Effective January 1, 2012
October 21, 2011
San José customers will soon be shopping greener than ever. All grocery and retail stores in San José can no longer provide single-use carryout bags at checkout beginning January 1, 2012. Consumers will have the option to bring or purchase their own reusable bags or purchase recycled content paper bags at checkout. Consider the following to prepare for the ordinance:
For additional resources and updates, including a list of reusable and recycled paper bag suppliers, visit www.sjrecycles.org/bags/retailers.asp. If you have questions, please e-mail or call (408) 534-BYOB (2962).
Special fitness promotions at City's fitness centers
December 12, 2011
The City of San José"s Almaden, Camden, Mayfair, Roosevelt and Seven Trees Fitness Centers are now offering a variety of fitness memberships at over 50 percent off regular prices, including Group X memberhips. For the first time ever, we now offer Citywide memberships which allow you to exercise at any City of San José fitness center, group exercise class or drop-in gym program, starting at just $120/year! Act fast since this promotion ends January 31, 2012. Group X Membership information.
Proposed Pension Reform Ballot Measure
December 7, 2011
During the December 6, 2011 meeting, the City Council approved the wording of a pension reform ballot measure that may go before the voters in June. View the proposed measure here.
City Refunding Surplus Special Assessment District Funds to Current and Former Property Owners
The City of San José is refunding approximately $6.9 million in surplus funds from 35 expired special assessment districts in the City. If you or a related entity owned or had an interest in real property in the City anytime between 1974 and 2005, you are strongly encouraged to review the additional information provided below in order to determine whether you are eligible for a refund. For additional information, click here.
Employee compensation information now available online
Consistent with the City of San José’s commitment to an open and transparent government, the latest compensation information available for all employees is now available on the City website. More
 City's Labor Relations Information
The City of San José has 11 bargaining units (unions). In 2011, the City will be in negotiations with all 11 bargaining units for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. More
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