Pierluigi Oliverio
Working on the Holidays
Dec 31, 2007, by Pierluigi Oliverio Comments (13)
When it comes to the holidays, many of us expect to have them off. Whether it’s Hanukah, Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years, etc., the assumption is that the holidays are automatically a day off of work or that one can request religious days off and the request is granted. However, this is not always the case.
Holiday Season Visits to the Neighborhoods
Dec 24, 2007, by Pierluigi Oliverio Comments (4)
This season is a fun time of year—getting together with friends and family whether it is for Christmas or Hanukah or another celebration—with holiday parties, a lighter work load due to the end of year, shopping for gifts for loved ones and getting extra rest. This is also the time of year for enjoying the plentiful decorations that compliment our city.
Coming Soon: Affordable Housing Citywide?
Dec 17, 2007, by Pierluigi Oliverio Comments (38)
City Hall Diary
No, I am not referring to the subprime mortgage crisis and the subsequent foreclosures but rather last week’s three-hour city council study session regarding inclusionary housing. Many comments were expressed on how inclusionary housing should be dispersed. What exactly is “inclusionary housing?” Is it for extremely low income (ELI), or for others? No one can argue that San Jose has not done a good job at building affordable housing, especially when you compare San Jose to other municipalities in the Bay Area.
Lost Opportunities in Height
Dec 10, 2007, by Pierluigi Oliverio Comments (38)
City Hall Diary
The San Jose City Council received a North San Jose Task Force update last week. North San Jose is a grand opportunity for the city. The prospects are endless: industrial land which adds revenue to the city budget, residential properties to allow people to live close to where they work and an abundance of land which can be used for open space and parks.
Participation is Essential for a Budget that Represents Neighborhood Interests
Dec 03, 2007, by Pierluigi Oliverio Comments (63)
City Hall Diary
As we know, San Jose is made up of council districts and, as a result, many of us have come to identify with these boundaries and/or borders. I know I have. I was raised in Willow Glen. My parents live in the same home they bought over 30 years ago. Most of my life experiences centered around my neighborhood; therefore, my view of the world was somewhat sheltered until I became an adult when I moved to downtown San Jose for 10 years and traveled to over 40 countries.
About the Author
Pierluigi Oliverio represents District 6 on the San Jose City Council. His “City Hall Diary” appears on Mondays. He can be contacted at:
pierluigi.oliverio@sanjoseca.gov
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