Willow Glen Neighborhood Association

Willow Glen Neighborhood Association

Willow Glen

Willow Glen is a district of San Jose, California. It doesn't have exact boundaries--it's almost a state of mind. It's roughly 3 miles southwest of downtown San Jose, and includes all of the original town of Willow Glen (founded in 1927 and annexed by San Jose in 1936), along with many adjacent areas that have developed since then. The traditional boundaries of Willow Glen are the Guadalupe River, Los Gatos Creek, and Coe and Curtner Avenues, though many adjacent areas are usually included today. "Downtown Willow Glen" is on Lincoln Avenue, generally between Coe and Minnesota Avenues.

About our association

WGNA Board of Directors

President: J. Michael Gonzales
1st Vice President: John Gibbs
2nd Vice President: Helen Solinski
Secretary: Cathy Marshall
Treasurer: Lynn Repetsky
Elected Board Members: Sharon Fierro, Margaret Hardy, Vern Ladd, and Lupe O'Malley
Appointed Board Members: Lawrence Ames, Jim Gardner.
Nominating Committee: Lupe O'Malley --Chair; Larry Ames, Linda Hershbach, Ann Leever, Peggy Rossignol.

Board Meetings

The WGNA board generally meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Willow Glen United Methodist Church, on Minnesota at Newport. The public is invited to attend.

Who are we & What do we do

The Willow Glen Neighborhood Association (WGNA) was formed in 1973 by concerned citizens of Willow Glen who volunteered to represent citizens on issues of neighborhood enhancement and preservation. The WGNA focuses its efforts on matters such as land use, planning, traffic, safety, open space, parks, and recreation.
WGNA has worked over the years for an informed and active electorate, sound planning, and responsive government which will serve the residents of Willow Glen and neighborhoods throughout San Jose. Current and recent programs include:

Neighborhood preservation:
graffiti paint-outs;
street tree workshops;
crime prevention.

Community awareness:
candidate debates and town hall meetings (check current events);
flood and earthquake preparedness; information on arranging block parties and "Christmas tree lanes" following the Group Homes discussion; newsletters, flyers, special mailings, and an internet web site (http://www.wgna.net).

Area enhancements:

tree planting / habitat restoration along the Los Gatos Creek
beautification program (street art)
landscaping of the Meridian Ave. median strip, gateway to Willow Glen.

Involvement in government:

monitoring planning issues and their impact on traffic, parking, schools, libraries, recreational resources,
etc.
tracking local and regional issues before city hall and the county
working with local representatives and staff on issues of concern; and

Links

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