Tag: Pension Reform
District 2 Endorsement: Ash Kalra
May 16, 2012, by Silicon Valley Newsroom Politics Comments (0)
Despite a DUI conviction that may have damaged his chances of running for mayor in 2014, Ash Kalra quickly bounced back and will coast to an easy re-election victory next month. The former public defender, a consistently labor-aligned councilmember, has stood up to Mayor Chuck Reed’s less-than-artful approach to pension reform while consistently noting that Measure B relies on no legal precedent.
Uncertainty over Future of LGBT Pride Parade, Billy DeFrank Center
Apr 26, 2012, by Josh Koehn Politics, Culture Comments (15)
Dysfunction within the Gay Pride Celebration Committee of San Jose could put the city’s annual LGBT Pride parade in jeopardy, according to a report published Thursday by the Bay Area Reporter. Meanwhile, a key issue in the fight for the District 6 City Council seat revolves around the fate of the Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center. Incumbent Pierluigi Oliverio put out a memo the same day as the report asking that the city-owned property be listed as the last sold by the successor agency of the now-defunct Redevelopment Agency.
Lawsuit ‘Victory’ a Double-Edged Sword
Apr 16, 2012, by Pierluigi Oliverio Politics Comments (16)
The “victory” claimed by certain union members by suing the city over the word “reform”—as in “pension reform,” known as Measure B for the June ballot measure—may have actually jeopardized a future tax increase to fund their own jobs. The removal of the wording, “essential city services including neighborhood police patrols, fire stations, libraries, community centers, streets and parks,” was included in the ruling and cannot be used as a way for the city to lure residents into supporting higher taxation.
The Great Constant, Kalra Pension Debate
Apr 11, 2012, by Rich Robinson Politics, Business Comments (24)
The much anticipated San Jose Rotary Club debate between Councilmembers Pete Constant and Ash Kalra did not disappoint. Both Constant and Kalra were spirited advocates for their positions: Constant defending Measure B, the pension “modification” measure; Kalra, a lawyer, presenting the views in opposition. By the end of the debate, to the disappointment of many, it was Kalra who gained the most.
‘Pension Modification’ Ballot Measure a Go
Apr 10, 2012, by Josh Koehn Politics Comments (16)
The Sixth District Appeals Court sided in favor of labor unions Tuesday, ruling that Measure B must change the term “pension reform” to “pension modification,” and also alter the way the ballot question is worded. Unless the city appeals the ruling to the California Supreme Court, the ballot measure is set to go before voters June 5.
Labor Endorsement Chaos at DCC
Apr 07, 2012, by The Fly Politics, The Fly Comments (4)
Santa Clara County’s Democratic Central Committee held a meeting Thursday to sign off on its endorsements for this June’s election, and things got weird. Factions formed when it came time voice support for candidates in each district of the San Jose City Council, and the choices showed a surprising split in the house of labor.
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