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Lopez the experienced
choice for S.J. Council
Re: “Business, labor clash in 2nd District” (Page B1, Oct. 6).
Please join me in voting for Joe Lopez for San Jose City Council in District 2.
Joe, 71, served 35 years in the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. After retiring he served on multiple civil grand juries and city commissions to learn how the city works.
Joe will always be on patrol for us. When Santa Clara County attempted to purchase a tiny home site in South San Jose as a jail diversion location, Joe was immediately all over this in opposition. That’s the type of councilmember we need.
Tom Darby
San Jose
A vote for Casey is
a common-sense vote
As an attorney and longtime resident of Almaden Valley, I’m endorsing George Casey for San Jose City Council, District 10.
Our current council has had its chance, but we are simply not moving the needle or applying bold, common-sense and practical solutions. George’s experience as an attorney will bring valuable insight to the City Council, helping to address the complex issues our district and the city face — whether it’s navigating housing policies, public safety or our multilayered economic issues. His legal background, combined with his work in real estate, make George uniquely qualified to tackle these challenges with a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach.
I believe George’s expertise will lead to effective policies that create a cleaner, safer and more prosperous future for all of us. District 10 deserves a leader equipped with the skills, vision and drive to deliver real progress.
Sarju Naran
San Jose
Low’s use of funds
is an ethical lapse
Re: “Group accuses candidate of misusing funds” (Page B1, Oct. 3).
Evan Low’s decision to use funds raised for his Assembly campaign on his congressional campaign is a new low for him. He knows that’s not legal.
But Low has shown himself to be just another ethically challenged Sacramento politician willing to break the rules when it benefits his political ambitions. It’s particularly disappointing that this type of behavior comes from a supposed progressive politician.
Robert Livengood
Milpitas
Measure P needed
to improve high schools
Every high school student deserves the opportunity to learn and prepare for college and a career in modern, safe school facilities. That’s why I am voting yes on Measure P for Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD).
CUHSD has served our community for over 100 years. Boynton, Branham, Del Mar, Leigh, Prospect, Westmont, Campbell Adult/Community Education and Camden Post-Secondary High Schools serve more than 8,600 students each day. These aging (and well-used) facilities need modernization and repair.
Measure P will provide stable, local funding to improve CUHSD facilities and support high-quality instruction. This includes: upgrading science labs and career-training facilities and equipment, replacing portable classrooms, repairing deteriorating roofs and plumbing systems, modernizing emergency communications systems, and upgrading older schools to provide proper access for students with disabilities.
Join teachers, parents and community leaders in voting yes on Measure P for our students and our community.
Mairead O’Keefe
Campbell
No evidence Prop. 36
will achieve goals
Re: “With theft ‘blatantly rampant,’ Prop. 36 garners strong support” (Page A1, Oct. 8).
The fact that certain crimes have increased after Proposition 47 was passed is not scientific evidence that the law is responsible for an increase in crime. It must be remembered that correlation does not imply causation. To argue that Proposition 47 is at fault is irresponsible, misleading and smacks of fear-mongering.
Where is the evidence that Proposition 36 will be successful in achieving any milestones that supporters claim? There isn’t any.
What the media fails to report is that the primary reasons for our difficulties reside with the police, prosecutors and the courts who do not hold misdemeanor offenders accountable. Too many offenders are released without bail after multiple failures to appear or who, while awaiting trial, re-offend.
Adding new laws without changing the behavior of the above actors will not change outcomes.
Eugene Hyman
Los Altos
Is Trump America’s
worst traitor?
If General Benedict Arnold had died after his superhuman performances in the battles of Saratoga in 1777, he would have gone down as one of the greatest patriots in the formation of our nation — right up there with General Washington.
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Unfortunately, his personal desires for fame and fortune and his grievances against General Washington chartered a much different course for him. He is now considered one of America’s worst traitors.
I propose we should revisit who is really America’s worst traitor.
Donald Trump was twice impeached. He wrote that the 2020 election was a “Massive Fraud … (that) allows for the termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution.” Trump, a convicted felon, is trying to position himself as a dictator.
If he does not go down as one of the worst traitors in history, he should go down as one of America’s worst presidents.
John Swan
Los Altos Hills