Tuesday, April 7, 2026
To the Honorable Mayor Mahan and Members of the San Jose City Council,
We are writing to enthusiastically endorse the proposed L.I. V .E. Program amendment from Councilmembers Casey, Cohen, Ortiz, and Candelas. This amendment is aimed at including and fostering affordable housing for our local police officers. These dedicated professionals serve on the front lines, facing challenging situations to keep our community safe. Yet, many cannot afford to live within the community they protect. By reducing this financial burden, we can alleviate commute-related stress and address critical recruitment and retention challenges within our police department.
Affordable housing initiatives tailored specifically for police officers and their families, represent a strategic investment in public safety rather than merely an employee benefit. Localized residency enables officers to foster deeper community connections, enhances emergency response times, and strengthens relationships with residents, ultimately cultivating trust and improving public safety outcomes.
Furthermore, fostering housing stability for officers enhances agency competitiveness in the recruitment and retention of qualified personnel. Amidst nationwide staffing shortages, this amendment serves as a proactive, strategic solution to bolster personnel stability.
We respectfully urge your support for this amendment. Ensuring that our public safety officers can afford to live within the community they serve is essential for both local stability and effective, community-oriented policing.
We appreciate your thoughtful consideration and leadership in addressing this matter for our community.
Sincerely,
Ted Trujillo
Executive Director, San Jose Police Foundation
Sincerely,
Lisa Intrieri Caputo, Esq.
Board Member, San Jose Police Foundation
Partner, Ferrari Ottoboni Caputo & Wunderling, LLP
333. W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 700
San Jose, CA 95113
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