Jun 23, 2017
The booming Silicon Valley economy hides the growing crisis of the “missing middle” – the increasing scarcity of middle-wage jobs that are accessible to the average person and can support a family in this high-cost region. At the same time the Silicon Valley labor movement is fighting to raise the floor and create more middle-wage jobs, unions are also working…
Jun 21, 2017
Yesterday, the San Jose City Council voted to enter into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Google for the sale of the City-owned properties in the Diridon Station Area. Included as part of the ENA was the requirement that the developer implement a transparent community engagement process, which should include local residents, small businesses, faith-based and local organizations. Additionally, the…
Jun 19, 2017
County of Santa Clara Considering adoption of an affordable housing impact fee for unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County Administration is recommending that the Board consider recommendations related to the Silicon Valley/Alameda County Nexus Study, including taking the below possible actions: Receive report relating to Affordable Housing Nexus Studies prepared by Keyser Marston Associates. Direct Administration to conduct outreach to…
Jun 14, 2017
District 7 City Council Member Tam Nguyen, who is perceived by some to be a vulnerable incumbent, is facing a number of challengers in his bid for reelection. However, those throwing their hats into the District 7 race – Chris Le, Van Le and Thanh Tran –have obvious vulnerabilities of their own. Here’s a quick look. Chris Le does not…
Jun 13, 2017
City of San Jose Approving ENA w/ Google for gigantic potential development in Diridon Station Area Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Google for the acquisition of properties owned by the City of San José and properties owned by the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (SARA) in the Diridon…
Jun 5, 2017
Santa Clara County Update on nonprofit Living Wage Policy & Ariba project The County has held two public forums on developing a Living Wage Policy for Community-Based Nonprofit Contractors. At the second forum, Supervisor Chavez presented the Administration’s draft policy provisions, including: $1/hr wage credits each for nonprofits that provide substantial tuition reimbursement/professional development benefits and/or vision & dental insurance;…
May 31, 2017
Earlier today, the South Bay Labor Council, along with Responsible Development San Jose, Working Partnerships USA, and the Santa Clara and San Benito Counties Building and Construction Trades Council released the results from a poll showing overwhelming voter support for a ballot measure that would require local construction projects hire local workers and pay them a competitive rate. The online…
May 30, 2017
City of San Jose Council Member Diep proposing “Shield our City” ordinance to require ICE agents to obtain permission from City Attorney before conducting enforcement actions in specified locations Councilmember Lan Diep is recommending that Committee members agendize the proposed “Shield Our City” ordinance for the June 6, 2017 City Council meeting, so that the Council may direct staff to…
May 22, 2017
County of Santa Clara Update & next steps on CSF special hearings on hate crimes, women & girls, and immigration The Committee will hear a verbal status update from the Office of the County Executive on referrals from the special hearings on hate crimes, immigration issues, and women & girls. Where: Santa Clara County Children, Seniors, and Families Committee When:…
Full Power Properties, owners of the luxury Silvery Towers development in downtown San Jose are using a controversial visa program to attract foreign investors. Millionaires who invest at least half a million dollars can get a direct path, for themselves and their families, to U.S. residency. Here is KPIX 5’s coverage of the story: Tweet