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Low would bringenergy, experience
Evan Low was named California’s “most prolific lawmaker” in 2018 by the Sacramento Bee because he knows how to get things done.
After always taking the time to hear out his constituents, he’s delivered millions in funding to improve our roads, schools and public safety here in Silicon Valley and worked to lower our cost of living. I am also proud of Evan Low’s work to strengthen anti-hate laws so all district residents can feel welcome in our community.
With Rep. Eshoo’s decision to retire, we are in a position for a new era of representation. We need a member of Congress with Evan’s energy, legislative experience, and ability to cut through all the noise in this age of hyper-partisanship. Evan Low is ready to protect our rights, promote innovation and deliver resources for our communities in Congress.
Karin MengLos Altos Hills
Simitian has experiencefor congressional seat
Re: “Send Liccardo to Congress to fill Eshoo’s seat” (Page A8, Feb. 4).
The Mercury News’ endorsement of Sam Liccardo to succeed Anna Eshoo in the 16th Congressional District is flawed and unfortunate.
Joe Simitian is the far superior candidate based on many years of legislative accomplishments in Sacramento and on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. His understanding of issues that impact Silicon Valley is stellar, unmatched by all other candidates. Historically, this district has embraced northern Santa Clara and southern San Mateo counties, including Stanford University and coastal communities. Liccardo, who does not live in the 16th District, is a stranger to many whom he would represent.
The Mercury News seems concerned about good representation for San Jose. It is already blessed by the congressional advocacy of Zoe Lofgren. If age is an issue, it seems that Liccardo at age 53 has plenty of time until Lofgren steps aside, when he can then seek his ticket to Congress.
R. Lawrence SullivanPalo Alto
Garvey website doesn’tmake case for Senate
As part of my research on the upcoming U.S. Senate primary, I visited Steve Garvey’s campaign website. I came away from it with a sense that he wasn’t sure, himself, what he was really running for.
The front page was a lot of baseball imagery and a story of how he went from bat boy to World Series champion. None of that matters for a senator. The page discussing the issues contained a lot of local issues, ones that the governor or a state legislator could tackle, but ones that would be harder to handle, or perhaps even be irrelevant, from the U.S. Senate.
What I did not come away with was any confidence that he knew how he planned to be an effective legislator for California at the federal level.
David GreenMilpitas
Lee, Dougherty haveright position on Gaza
A U.S. federal court recently acknowledged South Africa’s actions, conceding “the undisputed evidence before this Court comports with the finding of the ICJ” of a plausible genocide in Gaza.
It is imperative that voters consider the positions of candidates regarding this “crime of crimes.”
Rep. Barbara Lee is the only candidate for U.S. Senate in California calling for a cease-fire.
In District 19, Democratic candidate Rep. Jimmy Panetta and Republican candidate Jason Anderson have both voiced backing for Israel’s actions. Green Party member Sean Dougherty is the only candidate calling for a cease-fire.
“The issue of Israel-Palestine is not just a foreign policy issue. It is an issue of social and racial justice,” explains Matt Duss, with the Center for International Policy. It is my hope that individuals of conscience will elect Lee for U.S. Senate and Dougherty for District 19.
Aly MohamedScotts Valley
Pizarro offers goodnews in bad times
This is possibly the worst news cycle in a century: multiple wars, AI out of control, fake news and destruction of the planet.
In addition, we have the fate of democracy hinging on a presidential election featuring two candidates, neither of whom should be running.
But I would like to recognize a local unsung hero, Sal Pizarro.
According to the Associated Press, local newspapers have lost two-thirds of their journalists since 2005, but throughout it all Pizarro has been at the helm of what was happening on the Peninsula. Even during the initial and worst days of the pandemic, he was there to find and suggest positive activities that could bring us out of our houses to see local parks, exhibits, positive news, etc.
We all need to celebrate and honor him for “his service”: Thanks, Sal.
Kathleen McNellisRedwood City
Biden always strivesto make best decisions
Re: “Biden pushes back at special counsel’s report” (Page A4, Feb. 9).
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At 81, we all know Joe Biden isn’t the brightest bulb in the chandelier.
But he knows it, so he aggressively seeks the advice of experts to do what is ultimately the most important job for a president: make the best decision for the country, not necessarily himself.
I don’t agree with all the choices he makes, but the choice is clear: I’ll take a diminished yet honorable Joe Biden over a treasonous, self-serving Donald Trump any day.
Rob LoflandSunnyvale