San Jose Inside

With the measure heading toward the ballot box, the council voted 9-2 to approve a spending plan authored by Mayor Sam Liccardo.

Liccardo’s leadership on climate advocacy makes him a key endorsement for Bloomberg’s sustainability-focused campaign.

The hearing takes place at 6pm in the Board of Supervisors chambers at the County Government Center in San Jose.

Enacted by the state in 2002, the law gives counties the ability to mandate treatment for the severely mentally ill.

The Garlic Festival Association in a statement declined to say whether it implemented the DHS guide cited in the Nov. 12 lawsuit.

The conservative Prager University plans to continue its fight in California’s 6th District Court of Appeals. 

Sam Liccardo announced this week that he’s garnered support for the idea from 114 elected leaders in 58 cities and 10 counties. 

The council voted 4-1 to bring the issue back in January and examine the role of the mayor and vice mayor before making any changes.

If voters pass the measure, it would take effect on July 1, 2020, and generate up to $70 million a year for the city general fund.