In case you have forgotten, Mayor Lisa Gillmor and her council cronies torched the Santa Clara Convention Center management in 2018. The Chamber of Commerce had managed the center for 40 years and had just reported a $2 million profit. Gillmor replaced the Chamber, and it was almost immediately that the center’s profits dropped by … Read more
Remember the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce? A few years ago, it was the hallmark of business in the city. They operated from their own building on Warburton and boasted a board of prominent businessmen and women representing the community as a vital voice supporting business interests. In addition, the Chamber managed the Convention and … Read more
After more than a year since the United States opened and lifted restrictions on COVID, that news had yet to reach City Hall in Santa Clara. Still resembling a gold country ghost town, the empty offices at City Hall reflect former City Manager Deanna Santana’s attitude that the services provided by hundreds of dedicated City … Read more
The San Francisco 49ers set a super example for funding when they sold the naming rights to Levi’s Stadium in 2014 for $220 million over 10 years. Santa Clara is sitting on a similar opportunity or two that could generate some much-needed cash to restore fiscal integrity and restoration. In addition, Santa Clara has all … Read more
Perhaps you already have read the headlines. World Cup is coming back to Santa Clara! Only eleven cities were chosen in the United States to host America’s share of the 2026 World Cup. Hats off to 49ers owner Jed York and President of the 49ers Al Guido. These two went the extra mile in hosting … Read more
Rumor is that Mayor Lisa Gillmor will be on the ballot for Santa Clara Mayor in November. She has totaled 19 years on City council since first elected and served as Mayor the past ten years. Wait a minute you ask, “How can she serve so long as on Council and Mayor when there are … Read more
This week we received an electrocardiogram report from voters on the health of our state and nation. Voters will do their own evaluation on the condition of California and the country. Democrats dominate California and maintain a margin of 47%, compared to Republicans, who number only 24% of voters. In fact, there are more independents … Read more
Four years ago, appointed Mayor Lisa Gillmor ran for reelection against a young upstart named Anthony Becker. Becker was a virtual unknown in the community, yet full of energy and good ideas. To the surprise of many, Becker received 25% of the vote. Two years later Becker ran for election to Council and won his … Read more
Opportunity has two options. Pass or take advantage. Sometimes it drops in our lap. On other occasions, it requires action by the person or organization to step up and grab opportunity with a firm embrace. Usually, the “chance” to act on an obvious opportunity is not always visualized by the person or organization when it … Read more
There was a time, not many years ago, when the number one city in the county to locate your business in was Santa Clara. The reasons were multitude. Friendly and helpful City staff with a desire to get your business up, running and in production was a winner. There was no automatic “no” or ball … Read more