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Election 2024: San Jose D10 challenger wants to change the status …
Sep 26, 2024 · For George Casey, the impetus for him running for San Jose City Council came from an event that left him frustrated about why the city wasn’t doing more to protect its residents.
San Jose leaders approve scaled-down El Paseo redevelopment
Dec 11, 2024 · Jones served as District 1 councilmember from 2014 to 2022 and as vice mayor starting in 2019. He voted for the original El Paseo de Saratoga plan, which included 150 affordable apartments among the 994 total proposed.When the modified plan with only 38 affordable homes came back before the council on Tuesday, Jones told city leaders he was profoundly disappointed to see so many affordable ...
San Jose cuts fees for multifamily housing developers
More multifamily home construction could be in San Jose’s future, with the approval of a new developer incentive program. The San Jose City Council on Tuesday voted 9-1 to squash financial penalties for developers who build less than the required 15% affordable housing benchmark, provided the projects are multifamily homes.Councilmember Peter …
Affordable housing preserved for East San Jose families
Dec 9, 2024 · An affordable housing group is celebrating its biggest win to date after San Jose officials approved the permanent preservation of 18 homes. The South Bay Community Land Trust has spent nearly two years engaging with residents, city leaders and the landlords at 1718, 1724 and 1730 Virginia Ave. in an effort to purchase the apartments and retain their affordability for renters on very low incomes.
San Jose streets getting traffic cameras to improve safety
Nov 3, 2024 · Dozens of traffic enforcement cameras will be placed across San Jose’s most dangerous streets after city leaders approved a multimillion-dollar pilot program.
Election 2024: Follow here for election results and our LIVE BLOG
Nov 5, 2024 · LIVE ELECTION RESULTS Silicon Valley voters Tuesday faced a slew of critical decisions — who to elect to the area’s first open congressional seat in decades, how to reshape local city councils and the race on everyone’s mind: Who to send to the White House. After a battering election season rife with political attacks and...
San Jose mayor glides into four more years - San José Spotlight
To no one’s surprise, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has secured another four years in office. Mahan decisively won his bid for reelection with a commanding lead Tuesday — securing more than 87% of the vote.
San Jose candidate catches flak for recent move into district
4 days ago · Don't miss a story. Get San José Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. One prominent community leader’s bid for the open District 3 San Jose City Council seat is raising eyebrows — and questions about her commitment to the neighborhood. The well-known nonprofit leader moved into the home ...
Cupertino council race recount decided by 63 votes
Dec 4, 2024 · R “Ray” Wang has won a spot on the Cupertino City Council in a tight race that triggered a recount for one of two open seats. Wang will take the second open council seat with 7,641 votes, or 18.5% of the vote, as of Dec. 2 at 4:30 p.m.