Monthly Archives : July 2017

Pierluigi Oliverio’s Fire Truck Stunt Puts Local Company in Hot Water


When former Council Member and candidate for County Supervisor Pierluigi Oliverio decided to ride in a privately owned vintage fire truck during this year’s Rose, White and Blue Parade, he put Joseph J. Albanese, a 3rd-generation, family-owned construction company and owner of the classic fire truck in an awkward position. The use of the fire truck appeared to be an…

Policy Watch: Week of 7/10


City of Santa Clara Raising minimum wage to reach $15 by 2019; Mayor recommends one week deferral NOTE: Mayor Gillmor has released a memo recommending this item be continued one week to July 18 due to the length of the July 11 agenda. Staff are recommending that the Council pass to print an amended ordinance establishing the City’s local minimum…

Bob Brownstein’s Fish Story


Bob Brownstein is one of the most influential people in South Bay political circles, and here is one reason why: when Bob tells you something, you can bank on it.  Case in point is his report that he caught an enormous 40 inch lake trout on his recent fishing trip to Dalton Lake.  Anyone who might have suspected an exaggeration will…

Policy Watch: Week of 7/3


City of Gilroy Considering a proposed Economic Incentive Payment Plan Policy for large economic development projects Staff are recommending that Council consider a proposed incentive payment plan policy for large economic development projects. Where: Gilroy City Council When: July 10, 2017, 6:00pm Link to agenda: http://www.cityofgilroy.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/2593?fileID=6365 Tweet