Arjun Batra
A Message of Gratitude from Councilmember
To the amazing residents of District 10:
– Councilmember Arjun Batra
Thank you for your trust, your support, and the opportunity to serve
Together, we have accomplished so much. Through community events like our 4th of July celebrations, concerts in the park, Viva Parks events, and our “Talk with Batra” sessions, to addressing some of the most critical challenges facing District 10, we have made real progress. By listening closely to you and being guided by your input, feedback, and suggestions, we have achieved the following:
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Approved $2 Billion+ Kaiser Hospital Expansion & Modernization in D10
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Stopped the proposed Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) from becoming an ordinance
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Streamlined the building and renovation permitting process to reduce permitting time to 5 days from 1.5 years
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Strengthened public safety with a fair, transparent process for investigating police misconduct
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Implemented traffic calming measures on numerous streets
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Blocked the jail diversion facility in South San Jose
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Advanced cost-effective solutions for homeless shelters
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Established no-encampment zones & enhanced cleaning requirements around Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) sites
I want to express my deepest gratitude for the privilege of serving as your City Councilmember over the past 21 months. Being chosen in 2023, from 24 candidates, to represent our community, where my family has lived for 37 years, is an honor I will always cherish.
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These achievements and initiatives would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts of our city & council staff, our committed volunteers, and every community member who engaged in making District 10 better. Your commitment has been inspiring and has kept me moving forward in service to our district.
The future belongs to those who believe in the power of community and collaboration. I am proud of what we have accomplished together and hopeful for what lies ahead for District 10 and San Jose