Tag: Liz Kniss

Supervisors to Discuss Immigration Reform

Feb 23, 2013, by Jennifer Wadsworth Politics, Business, Culture Comments (2)

With upcoming drafts for immigration reform coming from a bipartisan group in Congress and President Obama, the county Board of Supervisors plans to discuss the issue at its next meeting.

Santa Clara County, inextricably defined by its immigrant population, has long been touted as one of the best places for foreign-born to become successful, engaged members of society. So, as the country tackles comprehensive immigration reform for the first time in decades, the county has a lot to add to the national conversation. The county Board of Supervisors will discuss this topic and others at Tuesday’s meeting.

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Board of Supervisors to Discuss P-Card Audits at First Meeting of the Year

Jan 14, 2013, by Jennifer Wadsworth Politics, Business, Culture Comments (6)

In a bid to move on from the scandal ignited by county Supervisor George Shirakawa abusing his taxpayer-funded credit card, the Board of Supervisors will discuss P-Card audits Tuesday morning instead of later this month. Also on the agenda for the first meeting of the year, the supervisors will discuss $15 million in bonds for YMCA, low-income childcare, a new farmers market, ridding the county of illegal pot and a commendation for outgoing San Jose Police Chief Chris Moore.

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County Updates P-Card Policies; Alvarado Moves to Shirakawa’s District

Dec 19, 2012, by Josh Koehn Politics, Culture, Media Comments (12)

Supervisor George Shirakawa, right, oversaw his last meeting as president of the county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. His political future remains in the air as investigations continue into the supervisor’s campaign files and charge card purchases. (File photo)

While the District Attorney’s Office and Fair Political Practices Commission continue their investigations into Supervisor George Shirakawa, the county has moved forward with updated policies on P-Cards and expenditures. Also, sources have confirmed with San Jose Inside that Teresa Alvarado, a potential candidate to replace Shirakawa if he is forced out of office, is moving to District 2.

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Shirakawa Promises Explanation in the Future, Blames Media for ‘Political Lynching’

Nov 20, 2012, by The Fly Politics, Culture, Media, The Fly Comments (10)

Supervisor George Shirakawa says he doesn’t want his board colleagues, county staff or the community to be distracted by the “political lynching” taking place in regards to media coverage of his fraudulent expense reports. At its bi-monthly county Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, Shirakawa tackled the issue head on by saying he would release a formal statement sometime in the future.

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Animal House

Jun 27, 2012, by The Fly Politics, The Fly Comments (5)

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors recently passed its $4 billion annual budget, and in one of her last meaningful acts, Supervisor Liz Kniss, who will be termed out at the end of the year, recommended that the county give $47,000 to Palo Alto Animal Services. This wouldn’t be that big of a deal—the amount accounts for .001 percent of the budget—except for the fact that the animal shelter is in no way related to county business. Oh, and there’s one other important detail: Kniss is running for a seat on the Palo Alto City Council this fall.

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Does Public Transportation Match Community Wishlist of Services?

Jun 18, 2012, by Pierluigi Oliverio Politics, Culture Comments (12)

The topic of government providing transportation to seniors came up during our budget study sessions. Combined, the city and county currently provide a senior lunch program. The discussion was around the cost and value of increasing services like transportation to receive this lunch service.

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