Two private school-educated Italian-American lawyers who have spent the majority of their careers in government jobs will face off in November with hopes to become mayor of Northern California’s largest city. Here's a guide to the next five months, as San Jose chooses a new leader.
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Election 2014: Scoundrels Lose
It was an election notable for its abysmal turnout and the number of scoundrels on the ballot.
Election Day Roundup
It's election day and with it comes a ballot packed with key decisions for Santa Clara County, though voter turnout is expected to be pretty low.
Rose Herrera Remains in Hospital Day before Election
Mayoral candidate Rose Herrera spent the night in the hospital the day before the primary.
Turning the Tide of Turnout
The county projects a pathetically low turnout for tomorrow’s gubernatorial primary election—despite one unique effort. But based on the numbers I’m looking at, it’s going to be even worse in Santa Clara County than our Registrar of Voters (ROV) predicts, particularly here in San Jose. Over the past three gubernatorial primaries, the county has experienced steadily increasing voter turnout, rising from 34 percent in 2002 to 37 percent in 2006—the last open race for San Jose mayor.
By the Numbers: Mailers Mislead on Armando Gomez Pay, Benefits
State Assembly candidate, Milpitas Councilman and San Jose budget director Armando Gomez has found himself the target of an increasing number of union-funded hit pieces. And just about all of them are wildly misleading.
Bill Would Toughen Mental Health Parity Laws
The city seeks to endorse a legislative proposal that would ensure people get adequate mental health and addiction treatment.
Casino Money Infiltrating Campaigns Is Nothing New
Sam Liccardo held a press conference Wednesday calling on the South Bay Labor Council and San Jose/Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce to return political contributions received from the city's two casinos. But a source tells San Jose Inside that the chamber has received far more money from one particular card club than Liccardo noted.
Casino M8trix in the Crosshairs
Casino M8trix owners are accused of operating a $119 million shell game to hide profits. While the key players have clammed up, there is an election at hand and political points to be won and lost.
Lobbyist Seeks 2nd Exemption from ‘Revolving Door’ Policy
Josué Garcia, a lobbyist who previously worked in Councilmember Xavier Campos' office, is once again trying to get around a policy designed to prevent former city workers and elected officials from holding undue influence on public projects.
Mayor’s Race Affecting Closed Session Attendance
Councilmembers in San Jose can be a notoriously tardy bunch. But it appears the mayor’s race has been especially time consuming for a couple of elected officials, who have been showing up late to meetings. And their colleagues are more than a little annoyed.
Accusations Fly in Battle of Model Warship Clubs
A battle is brewing—one with political implications and public safety concerns that threaten to run a model boating club out of town.
Mayoral Candidates Express Interest in Leading on Education
In front of more than 150 people Saturday at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose mayoral candidates gave their thoughts on why the next mayor has an integral role to play in leading public education efforts.
Report to Ethics Commission Clears Liccardo Campaign
A report going before the San Jose Ethics Commission is expected to clear Sam Liccardo’s mayoral campaign of breaking city fundraising laws, save for one count of improper disclosure.
Volunteers Pick up the Slack at Our Parks, Trails
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to volunteer leaders and a few hundred citizens who have been cleaning our creeks, clearing our trails and preserving our parks while the City Council debates how to allocate its limited resources.
Dark Days in Sunnyvale: Will Pat Meyering be Recalled?
It’s May, which means Sunnyvale Councilman Pat Meyering is once again in the what’s-up-with-that-guy spotlight. A group that includes former elected officials is now trying to get him recalled.
