Welcoming San Jose: Plan for Civic, Economic, Linguistic, and Social Integration 2016-2019

According to San Jose's Mayor Sam Liccardo, "We are a city of immigrants; this is a critical thread to our DNA. It is our secret sauce. If we are going to compete in a global marketplace, we need to all be working together." As of 2014, more than 38% of San Jose's population are immigrants. Immigrants in Silicon Valley have high rates of workforce participation and large tax contributions, including an estimated $77 billion immigrant contribution to the county's economy. At the same time, many also struggle in areas such as education, economic opportunity, and equitable access to services and engagement.