This is about the people of San Jose and what they care about, not about who can raise the most money.. Comments are moderated and approved by administrators. YIMBY Action is a growing network of pro-housing activists fighting for more inclusive housing policies and a future of abundant housing. He lost in the primary on June 7, 2022. The primary election in March had a low turnout for both sides of the political aisle with only 25% of registered voters submitting a ballot. SBLC wake up and smell the roses- those smelly ones. Richard is deeply committed to fighting for a more livable, equitable, affordable and sustainable Sunnyvale. Davis wants to tackle homelessness and help the city recover economically from the COVID-19 pandemic. SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) San Jose Councilmember Raul Peralez is calling on city leaders to repeal a decades-old ordinance prohibiting cruising. Ill try to find those links again and post them. ), Larry Stone, Assessor, Santa Clara County, Rosemary Kamei, Trustee, Santa Clara County Board of Education, Jared Middleton, President, Cambrian School District, Carol Presunka, Boardmember, Cambrian School District, Randy Scofield, Boardmember, Cambrian School District, Stacey Brown, Boardmember, Campbell Union High School District. Paid for by Sylvia Arenas for Supervisor 2022 FPPC# 1443416. Raul Peralez was a member of the San Jose City Council in California, representing District 3. . The group didn't back Councilmember Raul Peralez, despite his loyalty to the labor movement. We all are needed to turn things around in San Jose! His championing of resources for the unhoused population highlights how he goes above and beyond to center those most affected by our housing crisis. I am sitting this election out because any option currently is a bad option. Still, the preliminary accounts given by the campaigns of the top mayoral candidates signal a competitive race ahead with a lot of money available to be spent on mailers, signs, consultants and staff. The ordinance turned the slow driving and display . Our poll puts us in a very good position, she told San Jos Spotlight. Includes Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, Willow Glen, South San Jose, Morgan Hill, Davenport, Bonny Doon, Scotts Valley, Felton, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Monte Sereno, Cambrian Village, the Almaden Valley, and Coyote Valley. The more I hear Mahan speak, the more I am convinced he is the right person to be our next mayor. Pete knows Los Altos cannot be truly inclusive or diverse unless people of all income levels can call Los Altos home, and, for this reason, Pete has been a supporter of mixed-income and 100% affordable housing projects like 5150 El Camino and 330 Distel Drive, respectively. Councilmember Raul Peralez, who will be battling Chavez for endorsements and funding from the regions labor organizations, said Tuesday that he had raised about $264,000 from approximately 500 donors. Horrible article you should know why unions didnt side with these men. Only one Constitutional Office is still in play with Democrat and current City Council member Joyce Morgan running against Republican Jason Fischer for property appraiser. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with San Jose Councilmember Raul Peralez about one victim of Wednesday's shooting at a rail yard in Northern California. Waters won the special election for sheriff last November and retained the position by running unopposed at the time of qualifying for the 2023 race. We know that Raul's track record & values will continue to make him a champion for immigrants & refugees in San Jos. What the h! Seeing as how the SBLC chose to support Nora Campos, the most blatantly crooked SJ politician in recent memory along with brother Xavier Campos who succeeded her through his own crooked campaign, there is no way I could vote for ANY of the other candidates that they have chosen to support. The South Bay Labor Council, which comprises more than 100 unions across the valley, announced a sole endorsement Tuesday for Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez in the San Jose mayors race. The fact that theyre endorsing Nora Campos says it all. Evan Low has tremendously flexed his housing muscles by supporting SB 50, SB9, SB10, AB 1401 and virtually every housing bill that has come his way in the past several years. He has work for corrupted politicians. Mayor Lucas Ramirez has been a strong advocate for adding more housing in Mountain View. Chavez raised $479,346 through the month of December, and reported spending almost $43,000 on the race. Thats why Catherine, a working mom in Downtown donated $50; Clair, a teacher with East Side Union High School District donated $30; Cindy, a pharmacy tech from Seven Trees donated $20; and Mark, a retired senior in Willow Glen donated $25.. Farther down the ticket, the South Bay Labor Council endorsed some expected candidates in San Jose City Council races: Santa Clara County Board of Education trustee Rosemary Kamei in District 1, San Jose-Evergreen Community College District trustee Omar Torres in District 3 and incumbent Councilmember Maya Esparza in the District 7 race. San Jose Councilmember Matt Mahan announced his mayoral campaign in September 2021. | All donations are tax-deductible. Jan Bernstein Chargin is well versed on planning and housing issues in Gilroy. Assemblymember Berman believes in supporting cities to build the homes their communities so desperately need. It you read the article, it explains what is an open endorsement. Gail has cited tackling our housing shortage as a top legislative priority. Appreciate this information? Peralez raised about $267,544 through contributions averaging $647 per person across 397 donors. He's spent the least amount on the race to date, about $16,000. Is Cindy Chavez shifting to the right in San Jose mayors race? So, please, ask him directly the questions you have. Endorsed by South Bay YIMBY and YIMBY Action. Email him, reach out to his campaign. Councilmember Anthony Phan deserves your vote for Mayor of Milpitas. The news came as Peralezs campaign announced a new poll that showed him witha slight edge over Chavez. Waters and Gov. Candidates planning to run in the June 2022 primary election for San Joses mayoral and five odd-numbered city council seats began fundraising on Dec. 9, 2021. If we start voting out those that just care about media optics and not the voters, the next batch will start caring about the voters. Three races were decided before voters even headed to the polls in March. San Jos Spotlight is the citys first nonprofit, community-supported digital news organization. I no longer support Mahan because he thinks its ok for two-year old kids to wear a mask all day. The law requires mandatory mental health treatment under a judges orders for those suffering from severe mental illness. YIMBY Action is a growing network of pro-housing activists fighting for more inclusive housing policies and a future of abundant housing. Updates on the mayor's race and where the candidates stand on voter issues: Endorsement: Matt Carlucci endorses Donna Deegan in Jacksonville mayor's race, Commentary: Cleaning up Lenny Curry's pension mess a big lift for Jacksonville's next mayor | Nate Monroe, Candidates on Jax Journey and pensions: Three takeaways from the heated Donna Deegan-Daniel Davis Jacksonville mayoral forum, Commentary: Nate Monroe: The Jacksonville mayoral campaign is a rotten sequel, Recap of UNF debate: Davis, Deegan trade barbs over crime, JEA during televised debate | What you need to know. This man has only hurt our eastside schools and should not go into the eastside and ruin what we have left. San Jose is not working with the current leadership. The other big surprise? Councilmember Raul Peralez, who will be battling Chavez for endorsements and funding from the region's labor organizations, said Tuesday that he had raised about $264,000 from approximately. He is more than willing to publicly call out local governments who operate with bad faith housing actions as examples of why strong state action is a required part of the solution for our housing crisis. San Jos Spotlight is a project of the San Jos News Bureau, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization | Tax ID: 82-5355128. Known for her support of local labor movements and roots in Working Partnerships USA and the South Bay Labor Council, Chavez said she doesnt favor SB 9, which allows property owners to build additional units in single-family neighborhoods, because it will not help renters, and cannot be effectively monitored. In his tenure as Governor, Gavin Newsom has signed a beautiful flurry of pro-housing bills. The good news for the pro-housing movement is that the tide is turning. Chargin cites specific examples of plans and improvements to make Gilroy an inclusive and diverse community to live and work in. Imagine the outrageous contracts theyll get if we were unlucky enough to see Ms. Chavez elected mayor! Chavez will continue to fundraise toward a goal of $1 million by June. Running on a platform of making Los Altos affordable for its teachers, firefighters, and other local workers, Pete Daileys campaign is animated by his commitment to creating an equitable city. Andres quintero should get zero support from unions for lying where he lives. SIREN ACTION is excited to endorse Raul Peralez for Mayor of San Jose! This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Duval County voter guide for May 2023 general election, Matt Carlucci endorses Donna Deegan in Jacksonville mayor's race, Cleaning up Lenny Curry's pension mess a big lift for Jacksonville's next mayor | Nate Monroe, Three takeaways from the heated Donna Deegan-Daniel Davis Jacksonville mayoral forum, Nate Monroe: The Jacksonville mayoral campaign is a rotten sequel, Davis, Deegan trade barbs over crime, JEA during televised debate | What you need to know. Vote for one of the minors. Mental health and the funding for mental health falls under the county and Matt should explain how he plans to fund his addiction and mental health treatment he is talking about. Raul Peralez has proven himself to be a strong housing champion by supporting abundant housing at all income levels. Portions of southern Alameda County and northeastern Santa Clara County, including the cities of Fremont and Milpitas. It announced its endorsements in January. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Andres quintero got an open endorsement because they know he doesnt live in District 5 but he cried to his union bully machista buddies like him and he got open as a big favor . Chavez, who is currently giving Mahan the toughest competition for cash donations, said in a statement that she felt her campaign was off to a really good start. The regions largest labor unions have yet to endorse candidates, meaning that Chavez could receive a considerable fundraising bump in the future if they choose to back her campaign. Peralez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection . In the mayor race, ignore top four. The wide field of seven candidates narrowed to two for the runoff election. Its interesting that you and I have had similar thoughts in the past and yet on this point we have an exactly different take. Ignore the glossies also. Esparza is fending off two formidable challengers, including San Jose firefighter Bien Doanand East Side Union High School District Board President Van Le. Chavez endorsed Peralez in both of his council races in 2014 and 2018. Meanwhile, SBLC is passing up individuals with positions on housing that actually support working class people like Raul Peralez and Justin Lardinois in order to support anti-housing politicians who have been around long enough to build more personal connections. He has sponsored numerous YIMBY Action priority bills including SB 9 and SB 50 and has advanced other bills related to zoning reform, permit streamlining, and increasing funding for affordable housing. As President of the Santa Clara County Board of Education, trustee Ortiz is looking forward to working with school districts in San Jose to make sure that we identify and develop underutilized land for housing opportunities for working people. Democratic club chooses Chavez for San Jose mayor, Business PAC announces San Jose mayor, City Council endorsements, How Sam Liccardo plans to influence 2022 elections, https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/investigative-reports/nora-campos-doubles-down-on-accusations-against-jim-beall-chp-report-tells-different-story/, https://www.sanjoseinside.com/the-fly/sources-assemblywoman-nora-campos-spouse-brawls-hurls-slurs-at-fairmont-hotel-event/, Former San Jose vice mayor enters crowded supervisor race, Staedler: Losing a leader should inspire us to do more in higher education workforce housing, San Jose budget could reallocate affordable housing funds, The Biz Beat: San Jose shop hoists piatas to an art form, Santa Clara County reentry center celebrates five years, San Joses largest school district scrambles for teachers, Vietnamese markets are leaving downtown San Jose, Longtime San Jose radio station set to be demolished, San Jose residents in fence fight with housing developer, UPDATE: San Jose abandons affordable housing preservation proposal. SAN JOSE, CA San Jose Councilmember Raul Peralez waited to hear back from a childhood friend following Wednesday's shooting at a Valley Transportation Authority light rail yard a VTA . Dev Daviss campaign advisor, Victor Ajlouny, who also consulted for the campaign of former San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, said Tuesday that he was not yet ready to talk about how much Daviss campaign had raised but added that it was more than what we thought. Ajlouny also added that the amount of money raised is not an indicator of who will come out on top on election day. Peralez raised about $267,544 through contributions averaging $647 per person across 397 donors. NEW YORK (AP) Fashion's biggest night is underway after all, it is the first Monday in May. We proudly endorse Ellen Kamei for re-election. Your questions are SO important and should be answered. The good news for the pro-housing movement is that the tide is turning. I can explain it to you but I cant understand it for you. Early voting: May 1 to May 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at any polling place. Duval County voter guide for May 2023 general election, For only the second time in its history, the US Navy is beginning the slow, tricky process of taking apart a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, A Towering, Terrifying Demon Horse Isnt Even the Weirdest Part, Man who lost wife, son in Texas mass shooting tells story, Roman Polanski and the woman he pleaded guilty to raping pose together 45 years later, Hunter Biden appears in court for paternity case, Ohio voters will have to show photo ID during Tuesday election, Early voting underway in Duval County General Election, May primary election is Tuesday: Here are 5 things you need to know, New Ohio election law requires voters to show photo ID. Alex has supported upzoning bills like SB 50 and SB 9, while also authoring legislation to enable Social Housing and fighting to curb Ellis Act evictions. Housing crisis: How do Jacksonville mayoral candidates differ on addressing affordable housing crisis? [6] Primary Candidates [ edit] Declared [ edit] Palo Alto is a tough place to build housing, but we believe in the power of YIMBYs to get the job done! Justin is willing to push back on staffs projections for affordable sites and believes ministerial approval is key to creating more homes for people. Its time for her tomove on. We are excited and honored to support her. Richard Mehlinger is one of the few candidates who has received South Bay YIMBYs early endorsements. He brings significant knowledge of transit policy and regional planning, and deserves your vote and support for Sunnyvale City Council. Kevin Jensen won an open endorsement in the Santa Clara County sheriff race. Gail Pellerin is new to housing, but is fired up about building an inclusive California with housing for all. His leadership of the Housing Accountability Unit and his dedication to protecting pro-housing legislation from NIMBY nonsense has earned him the title Housing Champion. Its time for moderates (the majority) to make their voices heard. Chargin also cites specific examples for the expansion of deeply affordable housing, specific plans, County partnerships and more. Assemblymember Robert Rivas is a true housing champion in the legislature. Copyright 2021 YIMBY Action (EIN 81-5140915), a 501(c)(4) organization. He is deeply committed to safe, affordable housing for all of his constituents from middle class families to farmworkers. What a Labor mess, glad I dont live in SJ, only have to vote for Supervisor. They also gave an open endorsement to Alum Rock Union School District trustee Andres Quintero. Oh, how soon they forget her staffing issues andughso much family drama and so little achievement. He has supported increased housing supply, at all levels of affordability, and his recent votes hold him to that. Peralez is the only candidate to voice support for SB 9. The group took no action in the Santa Clara County assessor race after labor-friendly Gary Kremen dropped out hours after San Jos Spotlight reported on allegations of inappropriate behavior from a former campaign staffer. A tradition of prioritizing spaces for cars instead of places for human beings has had devastating consequences: oppressive traffic, rampant displacement, and families forced to live in vehicles. Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team. Jan Bernstein Chargin served on Gilroys Housing Advisory Committee and has spent time on a wide variety of housing policies to ensure everyone has a safe, stable place to call home in Gilroy. Morgan Hill Mayor Rich Constantine got an open endorsement in that race. document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); San Jos residents deserve a trusted source for unbiased, independent political news. The campaign is pretty happy with the results, McGovern said, as they expected to raise $400,000 and exceeded that amount. Deegan, who would be the city's first female mayor if elected, has likewise been endorsed by a number of pastors and community leaders. Over 100 unions participated in a rigorous process to identify a slate of candidates who are unapologetic in their support for working families.. The only other San Jose mayoral candidate in recent years to raise as much money as Mahan this early in a race was Mayor Sam Liccardo, who raked in $513,000 during the first reporting period of his 2014 campaign. Endorsed by South Bay YIMBY , Santa Cruz YIMBY, and YIMBY Action. Here's what they said, Commentary on first debate: Nate Monroe: While frontrunner Daniel Davis sunk, GOP longshot Al Ferraro shined, Recap of the first televised debate: 5 takeaways from Jacksonville mayoral debate, Commentary: Nate Monroe: Next Jacksonville mayor could feel squeeze with Jags stadium, jail relocation, Growth and development: Jacksonville mayoral candidates differ on best path for city's growth and development, Davis sues local media: Mayoral ad wars head to court as Daniel Davis sues 3 TV stations over 'defamatory' attack, Endorsement: Daniel Davis pledges to expand police force as he accepts Jacksonville sheriff's endorsement. Joseph Robinsons approach is needed and welcomed on Gilroys City Council. Endorsed by Santa Cruz YIMBY, South Bay YIMBY and YIMBY Action. San Jose, Calif., is in mourning after a shooting . Gail Pellerin is new to housing, but is fired up about building an inclusive California with housing for all. Jim Overton also ran unopposed to become Duval County tax collector, and the current property appraiser, Jerry Holland, returned to the supervisor of elections position. He refused to let it end in Game 7, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Endorsed by the Santa Clara County Democratic Party, the Santa Clara County League of Conservation Voters, and many former Los Altos mayors, Pete Dailey is a strong candidate to unseat an incumbent who consistently opposes housing. What I think these endorsements tell you is that when it comes to South Bay Labor Council personal relationships matter more than policy positions. Here's what you need to know, What to know about Ohio's new voter ID laws ahead of the primary election. South Bay labor council endorsed Cindy in 2006 and Chuck Reed crushed her. Includes parts of Santa Clara County, including the cities of Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara. Thats just media fodder. He has taken money from corrupted corporations like del terra. They both crying when they made their choices a long time ago to close flea market.Look at Rolando bonilla he was given the most donations from lobbyist that tells you one thing only he a sell out. Ignlore their blather. "And I'm proud of this dual endorsement." Five odd-numbered City Council seats are also up for election this year, as Vice Mayor Chappie Jones, Councilmembers Raul Peralez and Magdalena Carrasco term out in Districts 1, 3 and 5, respectively. Thanks. San Jos Spotlight is a project of the San Jos News Bureau, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization | Tax ID: 82-5355128. Elected Officials - San Jose Mayor San Liccardo- San Jose Councilmember Sylvia Arenas- San Jose Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco- San Jose Councilmember Lan Diep- San Jose Councilmember Maya Esparza- San Jose Councilmember Raul Peralez- CA Senator Jim Beall- CA Senator Bob Wieckowski- CA Assemblymember Kansen Chu- CA Assemblymember Ash Kalra- Santa Clara County Board . What Are Endorsements? Comments are moderated and approved by administrators. How much is raised is not intimidating, Ajlouny said. Endorsed by Peninsula for Everyone, South Bay YIMBY and YIMBY Action. If we want to support the teachers, the people who work in our community, we need to make serious policy changes and build more homes.. Raul Peralez. He also supports a recently approved ordinance requiring residents who own firearms to maintain liability insurance and pay an annual fee for gun harm reduction services. Endorsed by Santa Cruz YIMBY, South Bay YIMBY, and YIMBY Action. Nora endorsements are sell outs from people who owe her favors or she will omr after them pure fear is what I hear. Explanations for endorsements are below. We have watched and listened to the current Councilmembers and know what they have said and how they voted on issues concerning SJ taxpayers. Its time to redesign cities to get our neighbors out of carsand into homes in walkable, welcoming neighborhoods. Peralez did gain the endorsement of the San Jose Fraternal Order of Police. My neighborhood Spartan Keyes like many neighborhoods need roads fixed, more traffic calming on our streets, more proactive code enforcement etc. In District 3, Raul Peralez shocked everyone with his first-place finish. San Jose rookie councilmember Matt Mahan, a former tech entrepreneur, announced Tuesday that he had already amassed a staggering $504,000 from nearly 1,000 donors, including a personal contribution of about $10,000, during the first 23 days of the citys fundraising period, making him the early fundraising frontrunner. Its time to redesign cities to get our neighbors out of carsand into homes in walkable, welcoming neighborhoods. Lucas has supported virtually every important housing project in Mountain View, covering the full gamut of housing types from supportive housing to unsubsidized housing. Keep California blue with Zoe. ), Don Rocha, San Jose City Councilmember (ret. Jacksonville City Council elections: Who won, what's undecided and what does it all mean? His support, including the endorsement of Mayor Reed, comes as a result of the fact that he is not Paul Fong.
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