1 CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORT
Meeting: December 17, 2024
Reporting Councilmember: Vice Mayor J.R. Fruen
Report Activity Dates: 11/26/24 to 12/9/24
Event Date, Title, and Description:
Event 1. December 6, 2024 – Cupertino Tree-Lighting Ceremony – I filled in for Mayor Mohan to represent the City Council in offering holiday greetings at the city’s annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony outside the Quinlan Center. My thanks to the Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Works Department as well as County Fire for a job well done. The Homestead High School Choir and Cheer Team provided excellent entertainment for the evening.
Event 2. December 8, 2024 – Swearing-in Ceremony for Assembly District 26 – I attended the in-district swearing in of our new member of the California Assembly, Patrick Ahrens. At his invitation, I offered remarks together with representatives of the other cities in District 26—San Jose Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei, Sunnyvale Mayor Larry Klein, and Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor. The event was exceedingly well-attended at De Anza College’s Performing Arts Center.
Event 3. December 8, 2024 – Cities Association of Santa Clara County Joint Powers Authority Board Meeting and Holiday Party – Together with councilmembers across all of Santa Clara County, I attended this meeting and holiday party to honor outgoing councilmembers, newly elected councilmembers, and honor champions of the Association’s efforts. This year’s honorees included outgoing Supervisor Joe Simitian and Momentum for Health.