San Jose cleared homeless people out of their illegal camps this year at more than 11 times the rate it had in 2013, according to a new report.
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San Jose City Council to Vote on Linking Rent Hikes to Inflation
With housing costs growing far faster than wages, San Jose officials are considering whether to link rent control to the rate of inflation.
Taxi Op-Ed Sparks Contention between Mayor, Merc Reporter
The sausage-making process of political reporting is rarely clean and often requires unsatisfying, unreported compromises.
Mayor Liccardo’s Spokesperson Lasted All of 10 Weeks
Why did Mayor Sam Liccardo get rid of his new spokesperson after just 10 weeks?
Policy Adviser to Mayor Liccardo Wishes Hitler a Happy Birthday
Not everyone should take a crack at comedy, especially senior policy advisers to the mayor of San Jose. Add in a little social media and a reference to the worst person in the history of the world and the results will go poorly.
Liccardo Selects Senior Staff, Dueñas Named City Manager
San Jose Mayor-elect Sam Liccardo has a new city manager in Norberto Dueñas, and now he’s got his senior staff in place. Jim Reed, vice president of the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce since February 2013, will become Liccardo’s chief of staff.
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.
Dave Cortese Returns $10,000 in Campaign Cash
Taking a page from the script of “Friends,” Dave Cortese defended his improper collection of campaign cash in the San Jose mayor’s race by stating that his campaign was on “a break.” The city’s Ethics Commission ruled last week that he should return $9,825.
Report to Ethics Commission Clears Liccardo Campaign
A report going before the San Jose Ethics Commission is expected to clear Sam Liccardo’s mayoral campaign of breaking city fundraising laws, save for one count of improper disclosure.
State, City Complaints Filed Against Liccardo Campaign
Complaints allege that Sam Liccardo solicited donations before he could legally start fundraising and failed to record in-kind contributions.