Supervisor Susan Ellenberg

Providing these benefits sends a clear message: we value the sacrifices our officers make, and we’re committed to building a balanced, supportive environment for those who protect our city.

This essential policy not only ensures that those who serve us daily have the time and resources to support their own families during critical times but also strengthens our police department by helping to attract and retain qualified, committed individuals.

San Jose is stepping up to support our law enforcement community by expanding paid family leave benefits for police officers and 911 dispatchers.

Rather than dividing us, immigration strengthens our society by adding diverse talents, perspectives, and cultural richness. #immigration #sanjose #california #bayarea #justice

This powerful insight from Dr. Austin at today's Board of Supervisors meeting challenges common misconceptions about immigration. Data consistently shows that immigrants contribute positively to the safety and well-being of our communities.

GRAND OPENING: We're proud to launch an innovative Goodwill store on the Elmwood Correctional Campus in #Milpitas. This first-of-its-kind initiative empowers women in custody by providing them real-world retail experience. They even manage the day-to-day operations of the store!

I'm proud of the Spartans, proud of San Jose State University, and proud to live in Santa Clara County. #SJSU #WomensSports

San Jose State’s season may be measured in the end by wins and losses on the scoreboard, but the winners are clearly this exclusive team and the losers those who choose to forfeit rather than engage in fair athletic competition.

Over the past few weeks, the worlds of college sports and politics have collided and placed the women’s volleyball team from San Jose State squarely in the middle of the debate over transgender rights.

In Santa Clara County, 988 has answered over 20,000 calls, helping us reimagine how we approach mental health crises and provide compassionate and intentional care to those in need. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #988day

Today is the first annual 988 Day! 988 Day highlights how communities, organizations and people supporting mental health are creating positive buzz around 988 to raise awareness of 988 across the United States.

ALERT! West Nile virus infected mosquitoes have been detected in a small portion of the county and a treatment has been scheduled. ZIP codes: 94085, 94086, 94087, and 95051 Date: Thursday, September 12 Time: 10pm More info at linktr.ee/SCCVCD

September is Community Preparedness Month! Preparedness is a collective effort; when community members and local governments collaborate, we build stronger, more resilient communities. It starts with you! Visit PrepareSCC.org for vital tips on emergency preparedness.

This month's blog post focuses on the County's purchase of Regional Medical Center. You can read the blog post on medium - @supervisor.ellenberg/preserving-services-santa-clara-countys-purchase-of-regional-medical-center-7845256b9c36" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@supervisor.el… #RegioinalMedicalCenter #sanjose #healthcare

It is the last Friday of the month which means the D4 newsletter is out 📬 #newsletter #medicalcenter #Taser #childcare #sanjose #bayarea

ALERT! West Nile virus infected mosquitoes have been detected in a small portion of the county and a treatment has been scheduled. ZIP codes: 95110, 95124, 95125, 95126, and 95128 Date: Wednesday, September 4 Time: 10pm More info at linktr.ee/SCCVCD

The progress made has been life-changing for many of our residents, and we still have much to accomplish to better serve our community. #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealth #SubstanceUse #BehavioralHealth #WellnessJourney

By prioritizing this work, we’ve increased our BH bed capacity by 181 beds since July 2022. I want to congratulate everyone who has dedicated their time to this initiative over the past two years.

Since mental health and substance use were declared a public health crisis in Santa Clara County, our Behavioral Health Department has been working tirelessly to expand the care we provide to those in need.