As we turn the page on the election, Sam Liccardo and Dave Cortese each have an enormous responsibility to heal the wounds created by the race. Doing so could go a long way toward accomplishing city and county goals, such as eliminating the achievement gap in our schools.
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Slow County Election Results to Continue Until at Least 2017
Silicon Valley may be home base to many of the world’s most celebrated technical disruptors, but it also holds the dubious distinction of using a voting system that, to be kind, is, well, not exactly state of the art. And to the chagrin of many, it's not going to get better any time soon.
What Would Have Happened if Dave Cortese Won the Election?
Just how many races would have commenced had Dave Cortese defeated Sam Liccardo?
Poll: Are You Confident in the San Jose Mayor’s Race Vote Totals?
Five days after the polls closed, the county Registrar of Voters finished tallying absentee ballots in the San Jose mayor's race. But since Election Day, questions and conspiracy theories have been raised about the accuracy of the vote totals.
Dave Cortese Refuses to Concede San Jose Mayor’s Race
Dave Cortese refuses to go gently into that good night. The county supervisor and San Jose mayoral candidate announced Wednesday, a day after the election, that he will not concede victory to Sam Liccardo due to the large number of ballots still yet to be counted.
Live Blog: Election Night 2014
San Jose Inside will be checking out Election Night parties and badgering the county Registrar of Voters for the rest of the evening. Come join us. We'll be updating throughout the night.
Election Day: A Rundown of Local Races, Candidate Parties
There’s a lot riding on Election Day in Silicon Valley. Here's a breakdown of some locals races and where each candidate is expected to spend their night partying/crying into their drink.
Source: Cindy Chavez’ Staffer Purchased Anonymous Attack Blog ‘The Daily Fetch’ in 2012
San Jose Inside has learned that Kerry Hillis, a policy aide currently on leave from county Supervisor Cindy Chavez’ staff, purchased the anonymous attack blog The Daily Fetch from political consultant Jay Rosenthal in late 2012, according to a source. Hillis has also done work for San Jose's police union and mayoral candidate Dave Cortese.
Council to Weigh in on New Medical Marijuana Initiative
An initiative that would repeal San Jose’s new medical marijuana regulations garnered enough signatures to make it to the ballot.
Mayor Reed Calls for Police Union Probe; Former Officer Accuses Reed Consultant of Payoff Offer
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed on Wednesday called for a federal investigation into accusations that the police union president abused his authority by thwarting the city’s recruitment efforts. A day later, Reed and his political consultant found themselves on the receiving end of calls for an inquiry.
Rules Committee Discusses Ways to Incentivize Seismic Retrofits
When the next big earthquake strikes, hundreds of buildings in Silicon Valley are prone to collapse. Yet unlike other major Bay Area cities that have adopted policies to incentivize seismic retrofitting—namely Oakland, San Francisco, Berkeley and Fremont—San Jose has done nothing to fix the problem. A group of City Council officials want to create a program, similar to those in Oakland and San Francisco, encouraging property owners to make their buildings sturdier.
Did San Jose Police Union Prez Encourage Cadets to Leave?
An op-ed by a former San Jose police cadet touched off a debate about whether the head of the Police Officers Association committed an ethical violation by encouraging recruits to drop out. Jim Unland, president of the police union, has denied the allegations.
San Jose City Council Considers Updating P-Card Policies
San Jose may update its procurement card policies to keep employees in check, after a recent audit found several examples of overspending.
Polls Show Ties for Mayoral, Congressional Candidates
Two new polls show candidates are neck-and-neck in both the San Jose mayor's race and the battle for Silicon Valley's 17th Congressional District seat. But, as expected, not everyone agrees on the numbers.
Local Lawmakers Forced to Take on ‘Predatory Lenders’
Against the backdrop of an impotent state legislature and a growing awareness of the predatory nature of payday lenders, local governments have had to pick up the slack and adopt laws to stifle the industry.
Downtown Restaurant, Bar Blackbird Tavern Shuts Down
Blackbird Tavern announced Monday that it will be closing a little more than a year after opening its doors. The restaurant, which also served craft beer and cocktails, and hosted regular live music events, opened in downtown San Jose on July 1, 2013.
