City Takes on Fire Department
Jul 30, 2010, by Silicon Valley Newsroom Politics Comments (26)
The budget blues aren’t over yet in San Jose. Mayor Chuck Reed announced that the Firefighters Union has come up $6 million short in its effort to meet the 10 percent cut on salaries and benefits, leaving the city no choice but to eliminate 81 positions. As a result, 51 firefighters will lose their jobs, one station will be closed, and other stations will have to contend with reduced staffing and equipment. It is the first time in the city’s history that firefighters have been laid off
Constant Comment
Jul 28, 2010, by The Fly Politics Comments (7)
Raising two kids at a time is tough; that’s why parents of twins deserve sympathy. And that’s why Fly feels doubly sorry for District 1 San Jose Councilman Pete Constant and his wife, Julie—the parents of two sets of twins, plus a preschooler. Now Fly hears that Julie Constant has pulled papers to run for the Campbell Union Elementary School District board next fall.
First Amendment Coalition: Mann Violated Brown Act by Emailing Gripes to Board
Jul 28, 2010, by Jessica Fromm Politics Comments (4)
Craig Mann has found himself in a squabble withthe county schools superintendent and at least one colleague on the Board of Education.
By sending a series of emails regarding Schools Superintendent Chuck Weis to his colleagues on the County Board of Education, Craig Mann may have violated the Brown Act, which dictates that public officials not conduct business in private. Leila C. Knox, an attorney with the First Amendment Coalition, says Mann violated California’s open government policy when he sent off his messages to the entire board.
Did San Jose Strike Out?
Jul 28, 2010, by Pete Campbell Politics Comments (33)
It came as a big surprise to almost everyone, including Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig: Mayor Reed’s decision to go forward on the downtown baseball stadium. Is Reed’s push a smart move that will demonstrate the city’s commitment to host a major league team, or is it a desperate move that will destroy the chances to bring the A’s to San Jose? UPDATED
California’s Students Need Assembly Democrats’ Budget Plan
Jul 27, 2010, by Joseph DiSalvo Politics Comments (18)
Last week in SJI I wrote about the criticality of strong leadership from our candidates running for governor to fix California’s public schools. It will not be the leaders that make the difference, but each of us who are willing to speak out and put our money where our mouth is. The assembly Democrats have a proposal that supports our children and schools, but it will not pass unless we become engaged in the debate right now.
Reed Responds to SJPD Chief Rob Davis’ Announced Retirement
Jul 26, 2010, by Silicon Valley Newsroom Politics Comments (13)
SJPD Chief Rob Davis announced today that he will retire after 30 years on the San Jose police force. Mayor Chuck Reed released a brief message thanking Davis for his service.
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