Smith has lived in the downtown area since 1989, according to her campaign website. Cindy Chavez biggest funder is the DeBartolo family, who owns the 49ers. Local political action committees (PAC) have also played a key role this cycle. *Something is fishy about how Spotlight is reporting these numbers. San Jos Spotlight is following the money and will update this page routinely. Candidates can only fundraise between June 8 and Nov. 7. Also, Come On People! Mahan has Liccardo written all over every inch of his campaign and it stinks. I will not vote for any candidate unless he or she publicly supports rescinding the Citys continuing Covid emergency ordinance and the associated mandates, which include without limitation requiring city employees to be vaccinated and boosted or lose their jobs, and include requiring masking at City facilities notwithstanding the County health directors lifting of the County-wide mask mandate. the Councilman who FALSELY said he had been evicted from a home where he paid under market rate rent for 6 years and was never evicted because the homeowner was SELLING his home? Councilmembers in District 2 and 3 are also seeking reelection. Review their words but most importantly their actions. The top two vote-gettersin each race will head to a runoff in Novemberunless one candidate winswith more than 50% in June. FALSE! No group knows what the other is spending or how the programs might work together. Vietnamese leaders are eager to win back a seat for their community. In 2018, Matt co-chaired the citywide Measure T campaign, which secured $650 million in TAXPAYER funding. As San Jose's mayoral race remains tight, elections officials say an automatic recount could be triggered by 25 votes separating the two candidates. Esparza will face two Vietnamese Americans for the East San Jose seat: San Jose Fire Captain Bien Doan and East Side Union High School District Board President Van Le. One question you might be able to address in an update: Is there a total cap on SEIUs contribution? Matt cannot be trusted! End of an era: San Jose antique shops could disappear, Robes, candles and chants: South Bay official in hot water over religious ceremony, Proposed tax law threatens billions in San Jose funding. And how about a little more reporting on these PACs like where theyre from, etc. The article should be telling us WHERE each candidates donations are coming from so we understand their influences and obligations. Please get out and Vote. Follow the money: Silicon Valleys 2022 general election, Silicon Valley labor leaders endorse some, snub others, Top lobbyists give the max to most San Jose mayoral candidates, Mahan still leads in fundraising for San Jose mayoral race, the endorsement of Silicon Valley Biz PAC, Helen Chapman fights to save San Joses open space, Bejarano: Why I quit my East San Jose school board, Out of work: Beloved San Jose reverend faces uphill climb, Silicon Valley students stranded by shuttered schools, San Jose legislator wants to raise foster age. No matter who wins, Mahan and Chavez will have to continue to work together -- with one of them being mayor and the other remaining in their current position. Ortiz won election to the Board of Education in 2018, and has kept active in East San Joses small business community. hb```f`` B@1Vl +,u|U$q`YD NyX$8}P0-x- Those statements she wrote are verification that we need to be on guard and investigate not only the Money coming into the Candidates but who is supporting them and and possible in kind benefits from the Candidate. I agree Chavez is a career politician she talks with forked tongue. He tried to say he is the POLICY ADVISOR to the Alum Rock Santa Clara Business Association. 562 0 obj <>stream The Covid mandates are a basic human rights issue which, so long as they remain in effect, render all other municipal issues secondary. A primary was scheduled for June 7, 2022. @Joe Smith, its not just about the words of an endorsement. Your Liccardo comment is a good one and makes me think back to Sam. This is your newsroom. Eddie DeBartolo owned the 49ers until he got busted for paying the Governor of Louisiana $400,000 for a riverboat gambling license. Matt Mahan is the man. It was said that Andres Quintero stated he doesnt live in district 5. Unlike Smith, she is willing to speak out on this most critical of issues. WebAmong the representatives included in the committee are Duarte, Valadao, Garcia, Calvert, and Steel, as well as Kevin Kiley of the 3rd district. High rent costs pushed me to live in an RV in the heart of downtown San Jose last year. Also in the race is Tyrone Wade,a former marriage and family crisis counselor who used to run a homeless shelter. Let me add a couple of tidbits that may be of interest about Mahan. It is time to address our fundamental human needs. WebThe 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma were held on November 8, 2022, to elect the five U.S. representatives from the state of Oklahoma, one from each of the state's five congressional districts. Im interested in someone fresh and free of the same old failed agenda. Anyone notice how Liccardo is backing someone just like himself? He has the endorsement of The Mercury News. His priorities include more affordable housing, more opportunities for first-time homebuyers, sanctioned encampments and safer streets for cyclists and pedestrians. We just saw corporate Democrats kill AB 1400, Californias universal healthcare plan. Peralez, a former teacher and police officer, is terming out after eight years representing downtown San Jose. Mayfair Neighborhood Association, Mayfair N.A.C. Look at your schools, roads and streets and watch one or two council meetings when something that is important to you comes up. Huge Red Flag! 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. "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. Peralez. This is the Experience we in Plata Arroyo and Mayfair have had with Peter and the Alum Rock Avenue and Santa Clara Street Business Association. I remember when he was running initially, he had written a book or something that he planned to use as his playbook. And who cares who Esteban is endorsing. Hill, who claims to be a student, wants to address the homeless, housing and climate change crises, his website says. November 16, 2022 / 5:32 PM / CBS San Francisco SAN JOSE-- San Jose City Councilmember Matt Mahan will become the next mayor of San Jose after Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy. San Jos Spotlight is a project of the San Jos News Bureau, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization | Tax ID: 82-5355128. follow the money? "A lot of ballots came in the mail, and the vote centers from the other counties, from the post office. Vote at every election. Davis, who won reelection to her council seat in November, has pushed hard in recent weeks against SB 9, a state bill that allows homeowners to build additional units in single-family neighborhoods. I think its a best of the worst scenario. Both talk a good game, but they are both wordsmiths and mix apples with oranges, but no one seems to notice. Theyll be joined by Gulf War veteran and 2006 City Council Candidate Dennis Kyne, Miles Christopher Linden and Irene Smith. WebKaren Bass, mayor of Los Angeles (2022present) and former U.S. Representative from California's 37th district (20102022) [37] London Breed, mayor of San Francisco (2018present) [12] Willie Brown, former mayor of San Francisco (19962004) and former Speaker of the California State Assembly (19911995) [38] 3). Im not sure Id read too much into the Sam endorsement. Wait! Shell probably will be forced to retire next year to avoid prosecution. Were changing the face of journalism by providing an innovative model for delivering reliable, truthful news to the nations 10th largest city. With Lardinois unexpectedly dropping out of the race to represent West San Jose, residents will have three options for the new District 1 councilmember. I normally agree with your posts, but a Liccardo endorsement is a negative after what he has done to SJ. So, I must ask you all today this simple question: What are we doing? That will give the next Mayor ten years. Whats next for the former Frys HQ in San Jose? Im not a career politician, Snydersaid in her candidate statement. San Jose is 38% Asian and we dont have any Asians on the City Council. Lardinois, who has served on the commission since July 2020, is also a former member of the citys Housing and Community Development Commission. Watch the forum and see how rude some of these candidates were and how unprepared. White (25.1%). She is moderate and free from the political machines. President This is your newsroom. I dont know much about any of the candidates other than Ive seen Chavez bouncing around destroying things everywhere she goes for the last 20 years. Per San Joses rules, individuals must cap contributions at $700 per council candidate and $1,400 for mayoral candidates. Mahan touts Business 101 ideas, but govt is more complicated than business. Your email address will not be published. I could beat that number just by campaigning on my block. 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The homeowner, after giving him below market rate rent, SOLD the home. Didnt your father go to jail for corruption? Why does it include comments all the way back to February 2022? Campos is no newcomer to politics. "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.". I did not say that but since you ask: there is a candidate that is fully supported by labor with a far left ideology and another that initially had dropped out of the race but reentered after being handpicked by Liccardo and his PAC. Were changing the face of journalism by providing an innovative model for delivering reliable, truthful news to the nations 10th largest city. Maybe someone trying to confuse D3 voters? Mayor This seasons big-ticket race is for San Jose Mayor, and fundraising efforts prove it. $300,000 in the primary and another $420,000 for the general. We need to 100% extract Liccardos influence from SJ! So we're still processing a lot of ballots.". Why is a team from the City of Santa Clara [the 49ers] giving $720,000 to Cindy Chavez campaign? I did have to laugh. Why did Spotlight print something about Bonilla ? 1). Like the other candidates, crime and homelessness are at the top of his list. And were here to provide it. And their votes count just as much as the vote of an intelligent well-informed person. He paid a $1 million fine and was later pardoned by Trump. If you want a Mayor who will put San Jose taxpayers first, including small businesses, vote for Dev Davis. Lets not forget: Community leader is a bit of a stretch, isnt it? They both want to increase public safety and address the homelessness crisis with more housing, among other issues. Democratic, and Libertarian parties' nominations took place on June 28, 2022.. 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. Thanks for the data. If he implemented those ideas, they were all horribly bad ideas just looking at the results after 8 years. Actual District 3 rankings and numbers (someone needs to check the other races): #1. Clearly the only valid choice. Canvassing neighborhoods Monday was candidate Matt Mahan, also a city council member for San Jose's 10th district. Having any SJ politician say anything that makes sense is so shocking and unexpected I can be quickly fooled, I guess. THAT Peralez? WebVoters selected candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town council, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice-governor, governor, and representatives for the four districts of Laguna, and the lone districts of Bian, Calamba, and the newly created lone district for Santa Rosa . Also in the mix: former Nevada congressional candidate Jonathan Royce Esteban. Fortunately, one started a NEW BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ON ALUM ROCK AVENUE and the other was ME. Please stop perpetuating division and separateness. If they dont, they have to give those funds to the City. Did we read that right? With Mayor Sam Liccardo terming out, Santa Clara It means there is another choice for voters. Hedid not submit a candidate statement. 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. https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/11/25/jay-paul-talks-about-downtown-san-jose-and-its-potential-as-a-tech-magnet-one-on-one-interview/, yeah the slash and displace Jay Paul of the Google Jay Pauls. Cindys fundraising report shows that she received $1400 from Le Bail Bonds on 9/21. As interesting as the articles are, the comments can oftentimes be much more revealing. | All donations are tax-deductible. When a new Senator was running for POTUS, the reason he was chosen was because he had no legislation by which he could be criticized (said by the person who nominated him). There has been no coordination, no master plan, she says on her website. As it stands now, Dev Davis is the most fiscally responsible Council member. If Mahan accepts funds from Liccardos PAC, and accepts donations from the same groups that donated to Liccardo, he becomes beholden to the same special interest groups as Liccardo, giving us another term of Liccardos failures. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); In less than two weeks, Silicon Valley voters will have their say on several key county positions, four San Jose City Council seats and three Santa Clara City Council posts as the November election draws close.