Why We Need Prop 36 for Public Safety

Why We Need Prop 36 for Public Safety

After eight years as a Palo Alto councilmember and Mayor, I’ve seen how State officials too often drift apart from their communities and focus on big donors, special interests and ideological pressure groups.  They end up doing very little, while telling voters it’s a...
San Jose leaders push Proposition 36 as critics fight back

San Jose leaders push Proposition 36 as critics fight back

by Vicente Vera September 10, 2024 https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-leaders-push-proposition-36-as-critics-fight-back/ Allure Accents, a clothing store for women in Eastridge Center, experienced thefts two weeks after opening, the manager said. Photo by Vicente...

Homelessness

WE NEED REAL CHANGE. Addressing the Insanity of Street Homelessness When it comes to solving our state’s homelessness crisis, we know the answers – politicians just aren’t delivering. We need both long-term and short-term solutions. Short-term we need to look at...

Government Spending

WE NEED REAL CHANGE. Getting smart aboutgovernment spending While many of us are blessed to live in very prosperous communities, we can’t let that continue to be an excuse for Sacramento politicians to continue to spend our tax dollars frivolously and inefficiently on...

Community Safety

WE NEED REAL CHANGE. Keeping our communities safe Ensuring public safety is one of the core responsibilities of our elected leaders. And in many circumstances, we work to keep our communities safe and be compassionate at the same time. For example, if someone who is...