Mayor Sam Liccardo has proposed new regulations to rein in how electronic scooter companies operate in the city.
Tag Archives: Rules and Open Government Committee
Transgender Activists, Allies in Silicon Valley Protest Trump Policy: ‘We Will Not be Erased’
South Bay trans advocates joined a nationwide campaign protesting a Trump administration proposal to narrow the definition of gender.
San Jose May Move Mayoral Races to Presidential Election Years to Boost Voter Turnout
Sam Liccardo would hold his seat for another two years if the city moves its mayoral races to coincide with presidential elections.
San Jose Punts on Relocating Columbus Statue Until 2018
San Jose officials announced Wednesday that Christopher Columbus will likely spend one last holiday season at City Hall.
Should San Jose Limit Rent Hikes for Struggling Small Businesses?
A local community leader wants San Jose to explore ways to limit rent increases for struggling mom-and-pop businesses.
City Council to Discuss San Jose Water Company’s Overbilling
The investor-owned water company that serves about half of Santa Clara County owes a fortune to ratepayers. The only question is: how much?
San Jose Rules Committee to Discuss Pot Laws, Rent Control
San Jose’s Rules Committee will consider a proposal by Councilman Ash Kalra to revise its medical marijuana ordinance.
Rules Committee Considers Library Fee Amnesty Program
Councilman Pierluigi Oliverio wants to give San Jose library patrons—who collectively owe $6.8 million in late fees—a fresh start.
San Jose Considers Impartial Review of Citywide Tax Measure
Two San Jose City Council members have called for an unbiased review of a citywide tax measure that was filed last week and is angling for the 2016 ballot.
Councilman Khamis’ Housing Proposal on Arrests, Evictions Called a ‘Police State’ Overreach
San Jose is considering an ordinance that would make it easier for landlords to evict tenants if they’re arrested but never charged with a crime.