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Running of the Supervisors to Replace Defunct Car Race
Organizers of this summer’s downtown San Jose Grand Prix have alienated a supportive San Jose community by canceling the much-anticipated Champ Car race, citing “inflated gas prices.” A stunned city council has wasted no time though in replacing the race with a unique event combining Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls and the county’s wellness program.
By Guest Blogger Rick DiNapoli
You will pardon me if I remain seated with hands folded while the city council takes its bows for “resolving” the Cisco-City Hall telecom kerfuffle.
A Rare Unanimous Vote Sends Tough Message
In a first for the city, San Jose Council members approved an extra $34,000 for the Mayor’s Annual speech to spend on over-the-counter stimulants known as No-Doze. It will be distributed to audience members attending the Mayor’s State of the City Speech next Wednesday at the California Theater in the hopes of keeping everyone awake.
Kevin Shelley calls Gregory’s ethics problems “bush-league!”
In a surprise announcement late yesterday afternoon from his state office in Sacramento, embattled Secretary of State Kevin Shelley announced his availability to serve out Terry Gregory’s term on San Jose’s City Council.
It is not a question of whether San Jose’ City Manager survives – barring a major admission under oath a la Jack Nicolson’s Colonel Jessup in A Few Good Men or the discovery of a dozen Cisco VOIP systems in his garage – he will. But should he?
Events are now in the saddle in our City. Each new day brings different and corroborated charges against members of the professional staff, one beleaguered Council Member, and the chips are falling: loudly. The sad story continues to unfold before the horrified eyes of all but a few too involved or too blind to see.
The events of the last few years in municipal affairs have caused me great unease. It is now time for me and those who care about the direction of our city to speak out, for we have held our peace too long.
The former San Jose City Councilman pleaded no contest in April to three felony charges.
To date, no one on the San Jose City Council or Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors have been inoculated against the virus.
The mayor’s recommendation comes the day before the San Jose City Council’s special meeting on the proposed ballot initiative.
The San Jose City Council wanted footage from the protests to be released. But the San Jose Police Department doesn't plan on publishing it any time soon.
Questions about a San Jose City Council candidate’s marital status have prompted an erstwhile acquaintance to file an ethics complaint.
Madison Nguyen officially announced her plans to run for the 27th Assembly District, which would pit her against former San Jose City Council colleague Ash Kalra.
In a stunning gesture, County Supervisor Cindy Chavez this week recommended East Side’s favorite punch line, Xavier Campos, for a commendation for his one and only term on the San Jose City Council.
Kansen Chu’s decampment from the San Jose City Council for the State Assembly has spun off a crowded race to replace him. So far, 10 people have expressed an interest in running for North San Jose’s District 4 seat. But a source tells Fly that an interim appointment could be coming.
At this point, anyone interested in running for elected office should be required to take a crash course in social media. For example, one candidate running for San Jose City Council might want to stop posting pictures of vagina cupcakes.
