To serve as a common body to address, research and communicate issues to the greater San Jose Council District 8 communities.

To promote and participate in programs and projects for the betterment of the overall community.

To provide a conduit for expressing the needs and desires of the community on actions of public interest, to the City Council office and City departments.

To serve as a medium of exchange of ideas and information and to present the interests of those within the boundaries of the community.

To provide two-way communication between local government and the residents of San Jose Council District 8.

To act as an advisory and support medium to assist community groups.

This Association will not endorse particular candidates for elected offices or appointed positions, but may endorse or propose measures and initiatives which affect represented communities and the district. The D8CRT shall be non-commercial, non-sectarian, nonpartisan and non-profit.

To foster an all inclusive, broad and diverse membership.