As you might expect during the election season, a lot of money is being spent on election materials arriving in your mailbox. Some of these contain a grain of truth, some are forthright and a few are outright lies. Personally, I like most of our sitting council members. I like the courage they have exercised … Read more
“Money is the mother’s milk of politics” was coined by California Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh back in the 1980s. Do you think money could have a serious influence in Santa Clara elections? Or…the lack thereof? Of course! A lot of money is being invested in this election by the 49ers. Lisa Gillmor and her cadre … Read more
We’ve all heard the saying, “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it!” This is where we find the situation in Santa Clara. It took voters four years to elect a city council majority that worked for them. Santa Clara has voted for a council majority with common sense, which is gold when it comes to … Read more
Not so long ago, when you were a child, you learned (sometimes the hard way) touching a hot stove got you burned. Many of us did that at least once. It was a tough way to learn. However, it was a lasting lesson. Rarely, but on occasion, and usually by mistake, we grab a hot … Read more
Is it believable that a Santa Clara resident could sit on city council as a council member or as mayor for 21 of the last 32 years? It may not make the top ten list of “Ripley’s Believe It or Not,” but it is an eye-opening fact. For a city with 131,000 residents to choose … Read more
If there is any way to excite Levi’s Stadium crowds in the 49ers’ opener, it’s a win. In this case a BIG win over Aaron Rogers and the New York Jets. One outstanding highlight was the run game by former bench sitter Jordon Mason, who racked up 147 yards rushing. Then there was Mr. 262, … Read more
One of Santa Clara’s most undivulged secrets is the Related project, which was once home to Santa Clara’s 240-acre golf course. In a deal made between Related and Mayor Lisa Gillmor and her council majority at the time, this property has been tied up for years. Until just recently, there had been no rent or … Read more
Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor wants nothing more than to eliminate objective, balanced, informed and thinking council members this November. She has chosen candidates who are “Committed Gillmorites,” and who will vote as she directs. The current council majority has hired outstanding personnel, worked to balance the budget, resolved the 49er litigation and made intelligent … Read more
You might think that time has cured the Gillmor mandates since the last two elections brought Santa Clara a more productive and reliable city council quorum. The current council has been a force, restoring sanity, installing capable and professional management, and resolving the years of litigation with the 49ers. However, Mayor Lisa Gillmor remains in … Read more
Santa Clara City Council has been more productive in the past few years with the return of common sense. However, the work and decisions of this council are in danger of being reversed if not eliminated. This council majority has brought residents a city manager who respects the budget, employees and rational decisions. In addition, … Read more