Wow. Currently the city of Santa Clara is appealing the decision of the judge. Voters will see this as a big-money play to buy the Council,” said the consultant. Fool Santa Clarans twice shame on us.

Transfers under $2,000,000 would be exempt from the Transfer Tax. A ballot measure in Santa Clara would change the number of council districts from six to three - and the idea is being met with pushback from a growing coalition of minority community groups. See the Pros and Cons on this measure from League of Women Voters of San Jose/Santa Clara on We’re changing the face of journalism by providing an innovative model for delivering independent news to the nation’s 10th largest city.San José residents deserve a trusted source for unbiased, independent political news. Measure C is the plan to create three council districts with two representatives each in Santa Clara. . Yes on C if we have to have districts let’s have less than more. We’re partnering with you – the readers – to make it happen.

This is about control and money, not what’s best for Santa Clara. The result is the Valley Transportation Plan 2035 (VTP 2035).

Our reporters live here and know the community they write about. No city has ever won a CVRA lawsuit.The argument made why to vote Yes on C shifts to “if we don’t vote for Measure C, we would go back to at-large elections and no districts”. Santa Clara County is one of 58 California counties.

It just got really interesting.BREAKING:  49ers Attempt to Influence Santa Clara Elections May Have Violated Dark Money OrdinanceAWARDS: Best and Worst of the Week — City Clerk Hosam Haggag and 49ers CEO Jed York Santa Clara’s politics is notorious for large amounts of special interest spending from developers and corporations. It does not take a huge amount of money to win even at large seats in Santa Clara. Does Measure C maintain six council districts and six council members, through 2020? They refused to disclose their donors. Low signed letter against measure c. He doesn’t live in SC! Evan low got lots of money on papers filed with Hosam. Hosam Haggag, a Muslim, spent only $11563 in 2018 to win a tightly contested citywide city clerk race. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.

Six Council districts provides the best chance for diversity and for each neighborhood to have a stronger voice at City Hall. Santa Clara’s Measure C is on the short list for the most irresponsible South Bay measure on the March 3 ballot. “The spending is out of whack. Clearly money alone is not sufficient to win in Santa Clara, which destroys one of the main arguments for district elections.It’s interesting that Jed York (49ers) and Mike Sellers who don’t even live in the city of Santa Clara is spending time and big money to convince voters of Santa Clara what’s best for our voting process. Santa Clara will have a Special Election on March 3, 2020, which is also the election for the California Presidential Primary. if Jed gave money to the Asian Law Alliance isn’t it fair to say that everything about 6 seats is Niners victory – such a farce.

No city has ever won a CVRA lawsuit. If Measure C is adopted, the Santa Clara Charter will require a six district election in 2020; and … But whoever did the poll, was supposed to report it because Measure C is on the March ballot. They are former City Councilwoman Patty Mahan and former Police Chief Mike Sellers. Photograph by The 111th GroupWe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.

The Silicon Valley Voice is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of the communities we serve. There’s a lot of info about Measure C floating around. Does Measure C shrink the number of council districts from six to three? Jethroe Moore II of the San Jose-Silicon Valley NAACP, Victor Garza of La Raza Roundtable and former California Assemblyman Fong.“The NAACP, La Raza and the Asian Law Alliance requested our support in the fight to defeat Measure C, to ensure we protect the civil and voting rights of all Santa Clarans,” Rahul Chandhok, vice president of public affairs and strategic communications for the NFL team said. The Silicon Valley Voice is the online platform for The Weekly.
It’s funny they say this because they did the same to changes to the role and responsibilities of the city clerk. “We are proud to answer their call.”Padilla’s announcement Monday notes he is joining not only those represented by the Asian Law Alliance, but former Congressman Mike Honda, Assemblymen Evan Low, Marc Berman, Ash Kalra and Santa Clara Councilmember Raj Chahal, who voted against putting the three-districts option on the ballot last year, in opposing the measure.Those who are advocating for the measure include Gillmor, Santa Clara Councilmembers Teresa O’Neill, Kathy Watanabe, Debi Davis, Kathy Almazol — who was on the Charter Review Committee — and Richard Wang, a local business owner.San José Spotlight is a 501(c)3 nonprofit news organization that’s 100% funded by your support.

Measure C, which Santa Clara residents will vote on on March 3, aims to change the city's districts. Preferably NONEWhy is jed giving money to candidates and why are they taking money?
Not going down that road again. Duh.” said the consultant. He sent them to seven people, including York, 49er executives and lobbyists Only one business day after Haggag’s warning letters, York created the committee and put in his first contribution.