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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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/…

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Jun 5, 2020

Two Seats Up for Election on Milpitas City Council

Milpitas City Council has two seats up for reelection this year. Current Vice Mayor Bob Nunez and Council Member Anthony Phan are running to keep their seats. Also jumping into the race is Evelyn Chua, City of Milpitas Planning Commissioner. Chua, who  ran for City Council in 2016, has served on the community advisory commission and the emergency preparedness commission. …

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May 18, 2020

Policy Watch – Week of 5/18

In this week’s “Policy Watch” segment, we bring you the upcoming top ten policy issues for the South Bay area. |City of San Jose| Adopting amendments to strengthen eviction moratorium; update from BOS delay in extending countywide eviction moratorium Issue summary: Staff provide a supplemental memo with an update on Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors’ decision to wait until its…

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May 4, 2020

Policy Watch: Week of 5/4

|City of San Jose| Establishing Coronavirus Relief Fund with $45M appropriation; authorize $23.9M for Revolution Foods & other contracts to provide meals for food-insecure people Issue summary: Staff recommend council approve an ordinance establishing the Coronavirus Relief Fund and adopt the following resolutions: Appropriation and funding sources resolution with the following provisions: Establish an estimate for Revenue from the Federal Government…

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Policy Watch: Week of 4/27

| City of San Jose | Adopting rent moratorium Issue summary: Staff recommend council adopt an urgency ordinance that establishes a moratorium on rent increases for tenants residing in rent stabilized apartments and mobilehome owners and mobilehome residents residing in mobilehomes subject to rent control. Specifically, the ordinance would: Prohibit rent increases through December 31, 2020; Apply the moratorium to rent…

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