The people stealing signs recognize this fact. Nice Job, Tran! One of the most highly-anticipated council races is the fight for the East San Jose seat. Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez took the lead in San Jos's mayoral primary Tuesday, easily advancing to the November runoff, where she will face City Councilmember Matt Mahan for the top job in America's 10th-largest city. I dont think Dev Davis is in contention and the other two are awful. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live, Storm timeline: Here's how much more rain is expected, 'I need you to kill me': Alex Murdaugh's botched suicide attempt, Do not 'push a slower friend down' if you encounter bear: Park Service. In District 2, the area bordering Mineta San Jose International Airport, incumbent Councilmember Raj Chahal is seeking reelection. Shes made preserving these suburban neighborhoods a cornerstone of her campaign. He has the endorsement of The Mercury News. Peter still has not delivered to the Community any of the REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION that a 501c3 that he represents and is an Advisor for.when a Community has asked. With nearly half the 11-member City Council potentially changing, Junes results could shift council power back toward business interests or strengthen labors narrow 6-5 majority.San Jose is generally divided between the two political powerhouses the business lobby and labor unions and the business-aligned leaders lost their majority last year when progressive Councilmember David Cohen unseated conservative incumbent Lan Diep in District 4. In fact, it should be illegal for anyone outside of the state health agency to make health mandates and even that should only be allowed under extremely extraordinary circumstances like dead bodies are piling up on sidewalks. Although following the money is always interesting, what really matters are the votes. Your chart totals include candidates personal self-loans and you dont even list or separate out additional personal self-gifts.*. With Lardinois unexpectedly dropping out of the race to represent West San Jose, residents will have three options for the new District 1 councilmember. Hes the only one who says anything that makes any sense. Look at your schools, roads and streets and watch one or two council meetings when something that is important to you comes up. https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/55-Indicted-In-Probe-of-Card-Clubs-Extortion-2761706.php, Hai Huynh, who is responsible for day-to-day operations at Bay 101, is charged with loansharking, threatening and intimidating witnesses, ordering an assault and of having links to organized crime, according to court papers. Get San Jos Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. A qualified candidate must have a nomination petition with at least 50 valid signatures. conservative strongholds of Almaden Valley and Los Gatos, https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/02/18/how-eddie-debartolo-got-caught-in-a-scandal-that-cost-him-the-49ers/, Helen Chapman fights to save San Joses open space, Bejarano: Why I quit my East San Jose school board, Out of work: Beloved San Jose reverend faces uphill climb, Silicon Valley students stranded by shuttered schools. I agree!! That is the way we can get quality leaders. The PAC formed by the team has spent nearly $2 million in the mayoral race hoping to unseat the incumbent. President He is a White privileged male supported by other White privileged males, like Sam Liccardo, right wing Jim Reed, Liccardos Chief of Staff and former SVO policy leader, the ultra right winged, Trump supported Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women, who were recently exposed by Spotlight as infiltrating our political processes with ultra right wing candidates from school board to Mayor (whose support Mahan is comfortable with), I too agree with Matt, use your common sense when voting in this election for Mayor. Iam a democrat from Almaden, (not far right as you painted Almaden), we like Matt Mahan and he has delivered for us in D10. "A lot of ballots came in the mail, and the vote centers from the other counties, from the post office. Six candidates are competing to become mayor of San Josea coveted political position in Silicon Valley that comes with a host of complex problems. Ortiz won election to the Board of Education in 2018, and has kept active in East San Joses small business community. The top two vote-gettersin each race will head to a runoff in Novemberunless one candidate wins by more than 50 percent in June. Irene Smith: $82,989.00 donations plus $10,000.00 personal self-loan, #2. Ive spent the last 15 years leading negotiations to bridge divides and find solutions to complicated problems, Rauh said in her candidate statement. Esparza is expected to draw significant support from the citys labor camp. Several politicos previously said theyd run to lead San Jose, but noteveryone qualifiedor even submitted theirpaperworkto continue their bids. Cindy Chavez also disqualified herself by not acting to terminate the County health director and by pushing to fire unvaccinated VTA employees (an abomination which remains ongoing because the workers union is fearful of crossing her). San Jos Spotlight is following the money and will update this page routinely. I dont want to split or waste my vote, so Im considering a Mahan vote by default even though the Liccardo endorsement is a big red flag. The top county law enforcement job is also open, with incumbent Sheriff Laurie Smith not seeking reelection. Good job guys! Everyone knows that Matt Mahan has a record of ZERO accomplishments. She headed the South Bay Labor Council. Female attorney (her name escapes me) on Mahans staff. Both went to Bellarmine.. Mahan has had such a short time as a Council member. 3). We need to 100% extract Liccardos influence from SJ! Im interested in someone fresh and free of the same old failed agenda. Candidates have until March 11to file to run for political office in San Jose. Spence wants the city to stop spending money on housing for the homeless. 2). Nguyen and husband Thuan Nguyen ran the Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce of Santa Clara Valley, according toa report by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. Were all still standing by for her to produce the data from controlled studies that guided her. Were changing the face of journalism by providing an innovative model for delivering reliable, truthful news to the nations 10th largest city. Two candidates are vying for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors District 1 seat to represent San Jose neighborhoods including Evergreen and Silver Creek, Coyote Valley and the cities of Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy. He tried to say he is the POLICY ADVISOR to the Alum Rock Santa Clara Business Association. Heres a roundup of the candidates who have declared so far in the race by office. Period. San Jos Spotlight is a project of the San Jos News Bureau, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization | Tax ID: 82-5355128. Not liking a candidate doesnt mean they are infiltrating our process. VIDEO: San Jose mayoral race still too close to call. One question you might be able to address in an update: Is there a total cap on SEIUs contribution? High tuition costs (nearly $4,000 per semester at SJSU) further financial instability. The biggest thing to remember is that Liccardo said (San Jose Spotlight) that he plans to influence the 2022 elections. It was gratifying that when his supporter put out the Hit Piece on me she was hammered by others in the Community. Santa Clara County is planning to release the next batch of election results on Thursday at 5 p.m. Each county is now given 30 days from the time that poles closed on Tuesday, to certify their election results. endstream
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<. He also said he wants to stand up against Santa Clara County Public Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody for closing down businesses and imposing strict COVID-19 rules during the pandemic.. Mahan & Liccardo are both Harvard heads too. LOL. San Jose State University political science professor Melinda Jackson says California didn't have too many surprises in the first batch of election results Tuesday night, such as Governor Newsom's win and Proposition 1 passing. They both want to increase public safety and address the homelessness crisis with more housing, among other issues. If elected to the council, I vow to vote according to the will of the voters, not my own opinions, he saidin his candidate statement. Were partnering with you the readers to make it happen. 1). Were partnering with you the readers to make it happen. Why cant they be honest with even the financials? Mahan also worked for Jim Beall (Democrat). How safe is your neighborhood? Im just a regular person that believes most people/Democrats are moderates and feel encouraged that she will promote a common sense approach and the best interests for D3. You have done a great service to your community. "And then all of the ballots that came in at the vote centers, people that voted in person, there were a lot of people that voted in person, which the weather did not stop people, they were still here.". Actual District 3 rankings and numbers (someone needs to check the other races): #1.
"The numbers get higher, but it's still the same process," Evelyn Mendez, a spokesperson for the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters said. The race for San Jose mayor is the most contestedand expensivecompetition this election. Youd be surprised how many SCC voters pick a candidate based on the relative number of signs they see. Heres the current list of San Jose candidates running in the June 7 primary election: With Mayor Sam Liccardo terming out after eight years, the citys topseat is up for grabswith at least eight candidates on the ballot in June. Your email address will not be published. Do they want to control San Jose City Council, the same as they do the City of Santa Clara Council? @Joe Smith, its not just about the words of an endorsement. We are supposed to believe Mahan made a small error in reporting staff (wage theft and tax evasion). Your email address will not be published. WebCity of San Jos Candidate Election Information 2022 The above information is general information for candidates running for the San Jos Primary Election on June 7, 2022 Vietnamese leaders are eager to win back a seat for their community. I agree fully and admire the importance of having diverse viewpoints in this mayoral race. He wants to launch paid job training programs for the districts unemployed residents, sanctioned encampments and alternative policing, such as community patrols. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. "This is a big transition, you're right," Mahan said. Contact Lloyd Alaban at [emailprotected] or follow @lloydalaban on Twitter. End of an era: San Jose antique shops could disappear, Robes, candles and chants: South Bay official in hot water over religious ceremony, Proposed tax law threatens billions in San Jose funding. The three other candidates include James Spence, a retired police sergeant, and students Travis Hill and Marshall Allen Woodmansee. Shes looking for a different solution to homelessness with a lot more coordination between the county and state. Incumbent Councilmember Maya Esparza is fighting to keep her seat in District 7, as San Jose Fire Captain Bien Doan is also vying for the seat. Chavez acknowledged she always knew it was going to be a tight race. "However this plays out, I'm gonna be on the city council and I wanna be part of the process of bringing people together to lead our city forward," Mahan told ABC7 News reporter Amanda del Castillo in a sit down interview on Wednesday. I do not feel safe crossing the streets in my residential/commercial neighborhood at the eastern edge of the Rose Garden Neighborhood (I was raised near the poorly-designed intersection of Stockton Ave. and Taylor St., the site of my fathers 2017 hospitalization following a vehicle making a left turn into my father on his bike in the crosswalk and numerous other crashes and injuries). 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Let me guess. We say, Follow the associations.. San Jos Spotlight is the citys first nonprofit, community-supported digital news organization. If you want labor unions to run San Jose, vote for Chavez, Esparza, Carrasco, Peralez, and any others who are backed by labor organization who want to take money out of your pockets. The 2022 And to what political machines are they beholding? Please get out and Vote. Two candidates, business owner Irene Smith and San Jose-Evergreen Community College District trustee Omar Torres are fighting for the seat. The article should be telling us WHERE each candidates donations are coming from so we understand their influences and obligations. It has been an honor to represent the neighbors of District 9 on the San Jose City Council, Foley said in a statement. San Jose City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Cindy Chavez, Dev Davis, Matt Mahan and Raul Peralez (left to right) are running to become the next mayor of San Jose in the June 2022 primary race. If he implemented those ideas, they were all horribly bad ideas just looking at the results after 8 years. Lardinois, who has served on the commission since July 2020, is also a former member of the citys Housing and Community Development Commission. The two candidates, Cindy Chavez and Matt Mahan have collectively raised a whopping $8.5 million. Jim Beall is a former Member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and currently represents the 15th Senate District, which encompasses the South Bay and Silicon Valley. In the eight years hes been representing downtown, it has degenerated into an abysmal ghost town. If you will recall, Ann Ravel spoke out against the recall of Judge Aaron Persky. As ballots continue to be processed, voters and candidates are now asked to be patient. Mr. Bonilla and I have already discussed this issue and I explained my position from a Community Leaders point of view. He paid a $1 million fine and was later pardoned by Trump. After the county adopted new political boundaries last year through redistricting, District 1 no longer has the conservative strongholds of Almaden Valley and Los Gatos within its borders. One of labors most seasoned insiders, she was a vocal leader in the fight to close Reid-Hillview Airport amid concerns that leaded fuel was poisoning the community. He NEVER went through an eviction as he claimed. Plata Arroyo Neighborhood Association and Eastgate N.A.C. Spence wants the city to stop spending money on housing for the homeless. The winning candidate has to get more than half of the vote in Tuesday's primary. Four Lardinois, whoraised at least $25,400 at the end of 2021, did not respond to inquiries about his decision. Our streets are less safe. How then is he competing against an accomplished minority women, you might ask? He doesnt know how city government works and he didnt seem to realize it was voters who voted to have a salary setting Board determine salaries for the Mayor and Council, didnt seem to know really much about how a city government works. Lets compare records! "As well as ensuring that we have safety, sanitation and services for all of the shelter and housing options that we provide. Im liking Spotlight a lot more then The Merc. I could beat that number just by campaigning on my block. I didnt know anything about Mahan until recently when I saw that a SJ politician was using common sense. Wait! Voters in San Jose are getting ready to elect a new mayor. Earlier this year, he asked the City Council to spend millions in East San Jose for economic recovery and pressured the council to increase illegal dumping fees. If anything, Spotlight should write an article about the 49ers infiltrating the City of San Jose. I do like what Mahan is saying, but accepting Liccardos endorsement so heavily counteracts everything else that I do like about Mahan. Mahan has Liccardo written all over every inch of his campaign and it stinks. Has he done anything good or bad as a politician? Former Assemblymember Nora Campos faces off Santa Clara County Board of Education President Peter Ortiz for the seat. Incumbent Councilmember Maya Esparza, former director of Destination: Homes homeless veterans campaign, will face two Vietnamese Americans for the East San Jose seat: San Jose Fire Captain Bien Doan and East Side Union High School District Board President Van Le. Also in the mix: former Nevada congressional candidate Jonathan Royce Esteban. Starting in alphabetical order, they include Cindy Chavez. Are you saying all the other D3 candidates are in it for the wrong reasons ? "We need to not only double down but triple down our homeless prevention strategies," Davis told ABC7 Monday. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r