Maren Sederquist

I began my term as President of the Willow Glen Neighborhood Association (WGNA) in January 2025, after serving on the board for four years. I'm honored to take on this role and excited to continue supporting our incredible neighborhood. I summarize our goals under three pillars: Safety, Beauty, and Community. Through initiatives like neighborhood watch groups, community clean-ups, informative meetings, and fun local events, I aim to bring neighbors together and foster a more connected, resilient Willow Glen.

Volunteering has always been a big part of my life, but I truly found my stride serving on the PTA at my kids’ school. Over the years, I held several leadership positions—including webmaster, financial secretary, membership chair, and president—each focused on expanding engagement and building inclusive participation. As chair of the School Site Councils, I dug deep into district-wide policy and led efforts to enhance safety across all campuses.

Professionally, I’m a Medical Exercise Specialist, helping individuals with health challenges find safe, effective ways to stay active and improve their well-being. I'm also currently pursuing a Master of Public Health to deepen my understanding of community wellness and preventative care, with the goal of broadening my impact.

I love to help people, and get things done—and I look forward to working with all of you to keep Willow Glen thriving.

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  • published Thanks yous, 311, and Coming up in Newsletters 2025-08-17 13:18:43 -0700

    Thanks yous, 311, and Coming up

    Neighbors -- 

    In 2025, WGNA will be focusing on Safety, Beauty, and Community in Willow Glen.

    Thank you for voicing your ideas at our last meeting and via email!

    Check our calendar for the events we have coming up...
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  • published Neighborhood Watch Meeting and Thank You to BeaufitySJ in Newsletters 2025-08-17 13:14:56 -0700

    Neighborhood Watch Meeting and Thank You to BeaufitySJ

    Neighbors -- 

    One of the things we're focusing on for 2025 is improving safety in WG. Hope you'll be able to join us to learn about safety tips and how to start Neighborhood Watch on your street. Stay to the end to receive a Neighborhood Watch sign!

     
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  • published February Meeting Recap and Updates in Newsletters 2025-08-17 13:10:51 -0700

    February Meeting Recap and Updates

    Neighbors --  

    Thank you to those of you who came out to our meeting last night.

    And thank you to Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, who came with such a thorough report of all that is going on in D6 that we didn't have time to get to it all!

    Please click here to read notes from the agenda, to see what you missed.

    Thank you as well, to Vice Mayor PamFoley, SJPD Captain Ken Tran and SJPD Crime Prevention Specialist Marta Dominguez for their informative presentations.

    Also, read about our initiatives for the year, and check our YouTube Channel with videos of past meetings!
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  • published Billboards and Cameras in Newsletters 2025-08-17 13:08:42 -0700

    Billboards and Cameras

    Neighbors -- 

    You might be aware City Council approved electronic billboards on 4 properties in downtown San Jose.

    Another billboard is being proposed along Hwy 87, right where it bottlenecks due to the many converging on-ramps and off-ramps south of Hwy 280.

    If you would like to make a public comment, you may review the documents here and submit your comment to the Environmental Project Manager by 5pm, Friday, March 7, 2025.

    ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER:
    Cort Hitchens
    408-794-7386
    [email protected]
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  • published March Meeting and Updates in Newsletters 2025-08-17 13:00:59 -0700

    March Meeting and Updates

    Neighbors -- 

    Hope you can make our next meeting Monday, March 24!

    Meanwhile, be sure to scroll down and learn how you can help SJPD catch criminals by registering your cameras.

    It does not give SJPD access to your cameras, it just allows them to contact you requesting footage that might help.

    I provided footage for them last week. I hope it helped them catch the car thieves racing down my street Sunday morning!

    In community,
    Maren Sederquist
    WGNA Board President
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  • published March 24 Meeting and Cleanup Ideas in Newsletters 2025-08-17 12:54:19 -0700

    March 24 Meeting and Cleanup Ideas

    Neighbors -- 

    Hope you can make our meeting Monday! (Details below.)

    One of our next events is participating in the Great American Litter Pickup. Where do you think we should clean up on April 19? Scroll down to let us know where.
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  • published March 30, 2025 in Newsletters 2025-08-17 12:39:32 -0700

    March Meeting Recap and Updates

     

    Neighbors --

    Thank you to those of you who came out to our meeting last Monday night, and a special thank you to our contributing members and presenters!

    Read below about volunteers we recognized, information from our Police Captain Ken Tran and Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, and the presentation from Valley Water Director Shiloh Ballard, who talked with us about Valley Water's Resources Protection Zone Ordinance.
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  • published Spring Cleaning 2025 in Newsletters 2025-08-16 00:14:08 -0700

    Spring Cleaning 2025

    Neighbors -- 

    It's Spring Cleaning time!

    • Sign up to help us clean up the Wallenberg Park Kindness Garden.
    • Help us pick up litter in some other areas in Willow Glen.
    • Gather items around your house you've been meaning to get rid of and bring them to our annual Dumpster Day.

    Click on the links below to learn more...
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  • published Ellenberg April 21, 2025 in Newsletters 2025-08-16 00:08:12 -0700

    Ellenberg April 21, 2025

    Neighbor --

    Hope you can join us for our next two events...

    Supervisor Ellenberg & The Great American Litter Pickup.
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  • published Ellenberg Video & Links in Newsletters 2025-08-16 00:03:49 -0700

    Ellenberg Video & Links

    Neighbor --

    Catch up on what you missed, and look forward to what's next!

    Click on the links below to learn more...
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  • published May Updates & Events in Newsletters 2025-08-15 23:57:55 -0700

    May Updates & Events

    Neighbor --

    May is such a busy month, some call it Mayhem!

    Happy belated Mother's Day to all moms out there.
    And, hope you had a meaningful Memorial Day in remembrance of those who courageously gave their lives.

    What do you have on your calendar for the rest of the month?
    Award Ceremonies, Commencements, and Graduations?
    Planning and getting ready for summer trips?

    When all that's done, how about bringing some calm and preparedness into your life for June?! That's the topic of our June Meeting. Learn more below...
       
       
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  • published June Events in Newsletters 2025-08-15 23:52:21 -0700

    June Events

    Neighbor --

    Hope to see you at some of these events in June!
       
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  • published Lincoln Ave in Newsletters 2025-08-15 23:47:21 -0700

    Lincoln Ave

    Neighbor --

    Did you know Willow Glen Business Association (WGBA) manages a Community Benefit and Improvement District (CBID) on and around Lincoln Ave?

    This year it was extended from Minnesota Ave, all the way down to Coe Ave!

    The CBID allows WGBA to act fast and focus hard on issues - rather than waiting for City Hall to get things done to maintain, promote, and improve Downtown Willow Glen:

     
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  • published CERT & Hubs & Surveys in Newsletters 2025-08-15 23:10:31 -0700

    CERT & Hubs & Surveys

    Maren --

    Hope to see you at our meeting Monday night, so you'll be prepared for any emergency!

    Come learn from local experts on Monday, June 16 @ 7pm:

    Meanwhile, fill out 3 surveys below to share your opinion...
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  • published June 16, 2025 Meeting in Newsletters 2025-08-15 23:07:28 -0700

    June 16, 2025 Meeting

    Neighbor -- 

    In case you missed our meeting Monday, June 16 with:

    • Lee Steckmest, who taught us how to personally be prepared for a disaster, and how to become a part of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
    • David Smathers Moore, who taught how to organize, connect, and educate in our neighborhood in case of an emergency with Certain Together's Village Hubs.

    And updates from community leaders:

    • San Jose D6 Community Relations Coordinator Jessica Hellman
    • Santa Clara County D4 - Victor Santiago, Community Relations Aide, Office of Supervisor Susan Ellenberg
    • Valley Water Director Shiloh Ballard
    • SJ Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services Placemaking Supervisor Brian Clampitt

    Catch up below!
       
       
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  • published 4th of July in Newsletters 2025-08-15 22:57:19 -0700

    4th of July

    Neighbor -- 

    Thank you to San Jose All District Leadership Group in partnership with District 5 United and in conjunction with the City of San Jose, for hosting an informative video on fireworks!

    Did you know that:

    • All types of fireworks—even those labeled "safe and sane"—are illegal in San José and most of Santa Clara County.
    • The City of San José will be using drones to detect and document illegal fireworks activity. Offenders caught on video may face fines or prosecution.
    • San José is now holding spectators responsible for their role in the use of dangerous and illegal fireworks. Any person who is knowingly present and watching an unpermitted fireworks exhibition is subject to a fine
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  • published DOT, Survey, NNO in Newsletters 2025-08-15 22:52:59 -0700

    DOT, Survey, NNO

    Willow Glen Neighborhood Association

    Maren

    At our next meeting, Tuesday, July 22, we are hosting representatives from the Department of Transportation and Councilmember Mulcahy.

    Learn about the upcoming Lincoln Avenue Resurfacing Project, what to expect during construction, and how it may affect your daily commute. 

    • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 
    • Time: 6:00 PM
    • Location: Baha'i Center 

    RSVP here
       
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  • published Touring Historic WIllow Glen Book in Newsletters 2025-08-15 22:49:56 -0700

    Touring Historic WIllow Glen Book

    Neighbor --

    Hope to see you at our meeting Tuesday night to hear about the Lincoln Ave resurfacing project from Councilmember Mulcahy and SJ's DOT!

    Meanwhile, do you have our book?

    We have run out of copies of our Touring Historic Willow Glen book. Before we print more, are there any edits you suggest?

    If so, please email Maren at [email protected] by Friday, July 25.
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  • published DOt July 22, 2025 in Newsletters 2025-08-15 22:46:36 -0700

    DOT July 22, 2025

    Neighbor --

    Reminder for our meeting Tuesday night to hear about the Lincoln Ave resurfacing project from Councilmember Mulcahy and SJ's DOT!

     
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  • published DOT Meeting Recap in Newsletters 2025-08-15 22:42:48 -0700

    DOT Meeting Recap

    Neighbor --

    Thank you to everyone who came out for our meeting last night to hear about the Lincoln Ave resurfacing project from Councilmember Mulcahy and SJ's DOT!

    In case you missed it, we have all the details for you below...
       
       
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