Share your perspective. It’s three simple steps.

  1. Call 408-831-2893

  2. State your name

  3. Let it ring and leave a voicemail. Answer as many questions as you’d like from the list below:

  • What does San José mean to you? How has it molded you to be who you are today?

  • What is your fondest memory growing up here? What were some of your favorite things to do? 

  • Share an inspiring story that represents San José. (Maybe a story of resilience, overcoming an obstacle when you thought it wasn’t possible)

  • What was San José like when you were growing up? What did the city look like? How does it compare to the city now?

  • What has SJ taught you? A valuable lesson that sticks with you to this day. A lesson that you would teach your children. 

  • What does San José Is Not For Sale mean to you? How do you interpret this title?

Other topics highlighted in #SJNFS

  • Food Culture – If you were talking to someone from out of town, how would you describe San José’s food culture?

  • Art & Music – What are your thoughts on the art & music scene in San José? Do you feel we get the proper recognition we deserve?

  • Small Businesses – What are your thoughts on the growth of San José small business owners? How important is it for our young people to see their community members own and operate their own businesses?

    • How powerful is it to see so many women owning and operating their own small businesses?

  • Tech / Gentrification – Speak on the rapid changes in the city due to large tech companies coming into the city? How have you and/or your family been affected by these changes?

    • What does this mean for our community?

    • How can these corporations feed into our community?

  • The COVID Effect – How were you affected by COVID-19?

    • What has been a positive outcome from this global pandemic?

  • Culture & Community – How would you describe San José’s culture and what role does the community play in that identity?

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