San Jose's newly sworn-in Mayor Sam Liccardo has named Councilwoman Rose Herrera his vice mayor through 2016.
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Mayor, New Council Members to be Sworn in at Inauguration
An inauguration ceremony will be held Tuesday night for San Jose's newly elected mayor, Sam Liccardo, and four incoming City Council members.
Former San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed Joins Real Estate Law Firm
After eight years as San Jose's mayor, Chuck Reed is picking up where he left off in the private sector. On Monday, Hopkins & Carley announced that Reed will join the Silicon Valley-based real estate law firm as a part-time attorney.
Liccardo Selects Senior Staff, Dueñas Named City Manager
San Jose Mayor-elect Sam Liccardo has a new city manager in Norberto Dueñas, and now he’s got his senior staff in place. Jim Reed, vice president of the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce since February 2013, will become Liccardo's chief of staff.
One Crazy Week at City Hall
Definitely makes for a wild week when the dullest thing to go down at San Jose’s City Hall was a bomb threat.
Teacher, Community Leader Susan Marsland Dies at 56
Susan Marsland, a respected teacher and beloved community leader, died of cancer Saturday. She was 55.
City Council to Interview D4 Nominees for Appointment
Almost all people at City Hall can talk about Friday is "The Interview," but it has nothing to do with catty Sony execs, sensitive North Korean dictators or a movie that looks terrible on its face.
Sources: San Jose City Manager Ed Shikada Will Resign
San Jose Inside has confirmed with multiple sources that Ed Shikada will resign from his post as city manager, the top appointed position in the city. (UPDATE: The city manager announced his resignation in an email to staff Wednesday afternoon.)
Gurza ‘Shocked’ by Firing; City Hall Undergoing a Purge?
Shortly after returning from a holiday lunch party Thursday, City Manager Ed Shikada removed Alex Gurza as head of the Office of Employee Relations. But on Monday, Gurza surprised many by returning to work—just at a far lower rung on the totem pole.
Mayor Chuck Reed Hosts Farewell Party at City Hall
Chuck Reed’s about to sunset his final term as mayor of San Jose, and he’s inviting the public to a farewell celebration. What’s that? You have plans? Oh, come on.
Alex Gurza Out as San Jose’s Lead Labor Negotiator
San Jose's public employee unions will have a fresh face to spar with behind closed doors in the coming weeks. City spokesperson Lenka Wright confirmed to San Jose Inside on Friday that Alex Gurza will no longer serve as the city's lead negotiator on labor contracts.
Want to Be a Temp San Jose Council Member? Here’s How
San Jose's City Council will consider appointing an interim council member for District 4 at next Tuesday's meeting, and a casting call is open to anyone who meets a few rudimentary qualifications. Critical thinking doesn't have to be one of them.
San Jose Considers Airbnb Tax
San Jose may start taxing people who rent their pads through Airbnb and other home-sharing services.
San Jose a Divided City, or Did Dave Cortese Just Blow It?
Supporters of Dave Cortese’s unsuccessful bid to become mayor of San Jose continue to insist San Jose is a city divided. But there is an underlying detail about the November election that has received almost no attention: incumbency. In Cortese's case, he wasted a key advantage.
City Council Considers Sidewalk Cycling Ban in Downtown
Following anecdotal reports of pedestrians getting jostled by passing cyclists, city officials will consider whether to ban bicyclists from downtown sidewalks.
A Conversation with San Jose Mayor-Elect Sam Liccardo
San Jose Inside editor Josh Koehn sat down with Mayor-elect Sam Liccardo last week to discuss the recent election, what accomplishments he'll cite when running for re-election in four years and how he plans to mend relationships with political adversaries.
