San Jose City Council Poised to Support Hospitality Workers
Will it be a unanimous vote to help working people? Let’s watch and see. Read the story for more details. Tweet
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Education Leaders Take on Liccardo
As Mayor Liccardo prepares for his next move, he’s directing his time and energy to work outside of City Hall. Despite his efforts to politicize school openings, local education leaders called him out. Read more here about efforts by teachers and school board members to open schools safely. Tweet
Feb 12, 2021
Hazard Pay Passes In San Jose
This week, the San José City Council voted 7-3 in favor of hazard pay. Under this ordinance, people working at large grocery stores, with more than 300 employees nationally, will be paid $3/hour on top of their regular wages. The proposal did not receive the 8 votes needed to pass as an urgency ordinance which would have mandated the immediate…
Jan 26, 2021
Supervisors Chavez and Ellenberg Prioritize Hazard Pay for Grocery Clerks and Fast Food Workers
Supervisors Cindy Chavez and Susan Ellenberg are prioritizing hazard pay for local grocery store workers. Similar to Los Angeles and Seattle, Santa Clara County is poised to adopt a policy that requires retailers to provide additional hourly compensation for retail clerks. As COVID-19 infection rates among grocery store workers skyrocket, hazard pay is necessary compensation for the daily risks associated…
Dec 16, 2020
San Jose Spotlight: A split San Jose council appoints Diep to critical city commission
A divided San Jose City Council voted 6-4 to appoint outgoing Councilmember Lan Diep to a critical city commission created to significantly challenge San Jose’s government. The council voted unanimously Dec. 15 to appoint 22 other members to the newly-formed Charter Review Commission, but opted to vote for Diep separately because he is a sitting councilmember. Diep was recommended for…
Dec 10, 2020
San Jose Spotlight:UPDATE: ‘I am not trying to cripple my successor’ Diep says about San Jose spending plan
After losing re-election, San Jose Councilmember Lan Diep wants to give $440,000 in district funds to the city’s general fund — a move Councilmember-elect David Cohen is calling a Trumpian political ploy. In a memo to the city’s Rules and Open Government Committee, Diep detailed his intent to give his District 4 funds — meant to support programs and people…
Jun 22, 2020
Policy Watch: Week of 6/22
Digital Divide | City of San Jose| Approve funding strategy for digital inclusion and authorize agreement with AT&T for up to $3.4M Date/time/location item will be heard: Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 11am Issue summary: Council will receive a staff report and may approve a funding strategy for proposed investment of Coronavirus Relief Funds in specific projects that provide broadband services…
Jun 18, 2020
Six Candidates Vy for Three Seats on Gilroy City Council
Gilroy City Council will have three seats up for election, and to date, there are six candidates eyeing those seats. Current Council Members Fred Tovar and Carol Marques are seeking reelection. First on the list of candidates who have joined the race is Rebeca Armendariz, a fourth-generation Gilroy resident and well- known community activist. Armendariz served as a member of…
Jun 15, 2020
Policy Watch: Week of 6/15
It’s been 13 weeks since the Santa Clara County shelter-in-place became effective and 3 weeks since the killing of George Floyd that ignited a nation to support #BlackLivesMatter. This week we resume our weekly policy watch listings across the South Bay Area with an unequivocal commitment to social and economic justice. | City of San Jose| Liccardo/ Jones / Peralez/…
