Oct 10, 2018
A new report released this week shows that despite strong growth, the tech economy has meant declining wages, increasing inequality, and a shift towards low-wage jobs. The study, Innovating Inequality, found that since 2001, Silicon Valley has led the nation in economic growth per person, yet nearly nine in ten jobs here pay lower wages today than they did 20…
Oct 8, 2018
County of Santa Clara Approving bid to buy O’Connor and St. Louise Hospitals The Board will hold a special meeting to approve making an offer to purchase O’Connor and St. Louise Hospitals and DePaul Health Center, and related items. The current owner, Verity Heath Systems of California, has declared bankruptcy for its network of hospitals. Where: Santa Clara County Board…
Oct 4, 2018
The Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (DSA) just closed their “primarily formed” campaign committee that exists solely for the purpose of electing John Hirokawa sheriff and opened a “general purpose” committee called “Ready for Reform.” What could be the advantage of doing that? One possibility is that the DSA plans to make independent expenditures for several candidates, but up to now they…
Oct 3, 2018
City of San Jose Vice Mayor Carrasco, and Councilmembers Jones, Jimenez and Rocha memo for a charter amendment to move Mayor elections to presidential election years Memo from Councilmembers Carrasco, Jones, Jimenez, and Rocha asks the Rules Committee to agendize for the Oct. 16th City Council a resolution to change Mayoral elections to presidential election years, in order to increase…
Sep 27, 2018
As Bob Nunez, long-time Chair of the Santa Clara County Republican Party transitions out of his role, new leaders are emerging within the party. Shane Patrick Connolly, Chief of Staff for Councilmember Johnny Khamis, will take over Nunez’s role as Party Chair. Nunez is respected as an honest, forthright, sensible leader. His ability to cross political lines has been apparent…
Sep 24, 2018
County of Santa Clara Approve County offer to partner with State and San Jose in support of San Jose Hope Village homeless encampment Staff recommend that the Board approve the County to offer partnerships with the State of California and the City of San Jose in support of San Jose Hope Village, an organized tent village for up to 30…
Sep 20, 2018
Pat Boone, a newcomer to the political scene and news anchor for more than 25 years, jumped into the Palo Alto City Council race. Boone, who most recently worked as a reporter for NBC Bay Area, has stated that traffic and transportation are his number one priorities. Boone is joining four other candidates running for City Council. Three are current…
Sep 19, 2018
High-tech developer Roumen Boyadjiev has joined the San Jose Unified School Board race for the Trustee Area 2 seat. Little can be ascertained about this newcomer, as a campaign website was not found upon an internet search. Other candidates in the race are Helen Chapman, staffer for San Jose Councilmember Sergio Jimenez and former Chair of San Jose’s Parks and…
Sep 18, 2018
County of Santa Clara Direction on the Affordable Housing Impact Fee and the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance for Stanford The Council will receive a report from the Office of the County Executive relating to an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Ordinance and Resolution and an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance for the Stanford University Community Plan Area, and forward a favorable recommendation to the…
Sep 13, 2018
Gino Borgioli, current Morgan Hill Unified School District Trustee and candidate for the Santa Clara County Board of Education, has been taking to Twitter to back some of the most conservative and racist politicians and social views. One such example is his tweet congratulating former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio on being sworn into office and commending him for doing…