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So last night was Halloween and though I was home late from work I missed many of the early trick or treaters, though I think the weather kep peole at bay. I hope the weather will not stop people voting on Tuesday or the unwillingness to take an hour out of their day to vote. I saw that Google is endorsing a plan for their employees to remember to vote. They will be sending mail out to their staff to remind them on Tuesday.
So as we go into the final days of this election it’s worth reflecting on the race and what I have observed:
The candidates that have dropped by personally and door knocked are: Mary Emerson, Brian Lowery and Jamie McLeod.
I have seen two mud slinging postcards against Jamie Mcleod which totally turned me off. The language on those cards were particularly disgusting.
I’ve not had a visit from: Bouza, Kennedy, Blair, O’donnell, Moore or Matthews – I guess they have been too busy elsewhere
I’ve had voicemail from the Mayor and someone else at city hall endorsing some candidates
I’ve seen ‘paid’ for endorsement from Blair and O’donnell
I’ve caught: Bouza, Blair and McLeod on comcast TV.
I’ve saw the San Jose Mercury News endorse Jamie McLeod, do an expose on the who called whom regarding the Bouza and Moore, and a article about Mr Lowery’s suit expense.
I’ve not heard from Moore but I have spoken to the Write in Candidate Karen Hardy that is running against Mr Moore.
I walked the gauntlet at the Wine and Art Festival: O’donnel, McLeod, Kennedy, Bouza, Lowery, Emerson – and saw them talking to locals.
I’ve seen the issues be: 49ers stadium and the more and more proposed high rise buildings. Though the Santa Clara weekly feels that the tight run closed ranks city council is not an issue the San Jose Mercury News did pick up that it is an issue and a concern that one family has for a number of years managed to control the Santa Clara City council. I too am alarmed that this has been the case and the fact that it is always pooh poohed as a non issue, which again then makes it an issue.
I noted that Kennedy was not endorsed by the Mayor – which surprises me but she didn’t endorse McLeod either. Why is that?
So if you have any questions outstanding and feel you haven’t touched base with a candidate and need to learn a little more about them before you vote remember Monday Night City Hall all the candidates will be gathered. You can hear them for the final say and if you have a concern about ethics you can have your say as well.
©Letters From Silicon Valley 2008
So did you catch the article in the Valley today of the SJ Mercury News? It’s all about Mr Bouza and Mr Moore. Very interesting reading. If you hadn’t heard about this before you do now. I think you can make up your own mind as to who, what or whether it is true. One thing for sure that is disturbing is that there has been a history of this happening before in Santa Clara – which gives you cause to ask the question – is it not time for Change? A change from the majority share holders that have been around the Santa Clara city politics? Time for some fresh blood and thinkers – people who ask questions and listen to residents.
Here is a link to the article in the SJ Mercury News if you didn’t catch it. Rumors are that there were other people that made calls to Bouza not just the ones mentioned in the article. I guess there is nothing wrong in giving your opinion to a candidate where he/she decides to run but you just got to wonder WHY? Why do people care? Why are people so positional about city politics?
©Letters From Silicon Valley 2008
The City of Santa Clara is looking for the input from the residents on the proposed idea of having the 49ers be part of our community. Tomorrow night at city hall you can go and ‘float’ your ideas or give your input as to the idea of having them be part of our city.
There was an article in the SJ Mercury news today informing residents of these meetings tomorrow. There will be two sessions where people can give their input one at 3.30pm and one at 6.30pm. Unfortunately I cannot make either of those because of a prior commitment but I urge those that are concerned about other planning issues in Santa Clara to go to one of these two events. It’s an opportunity for the city to be aware that we do care as a city about what they are planning for our future.
I know Mr Moore is in favor of the stadium – I think he may be a 49er fan – good for him. I can understand his commitment to the idea. I have seen Mrs Mahan on the news sprout support for the idea. I wonder how she feels about the fact that Belmont was trying to talk the 49ers into moving there – or was that Redwood city. Do I care? No – not really. I don’t care who tries to get the 49ers. A part of me wants them to stay in San Fransisco after all they are synonymous with that city. I am, however, a little like Jamie McLeod on this one – if it makes good financial reasoning to have the 49ers here then perhaps we should have them here in Santa Clara.
At the end of the day let’s face it they haven’t really said that they are coming to SC. The city may be spending a lot of money on a pie in the sky idea – I hope that’s not the case and if they do come to SC I hope it’s a case of them creating long term wealth for the city not a short term idea. From information I’ve read on the web it sounds like NO city has made money out of Stadiums be they Football or otherwise. They tend to be a negative project. So why then do councils even enter into such an idea? Is it all for the “Glory” of having your name attached to a stadium? Or is it going to be like Qualcomm Stadium or is it AT&T stadium – sorry what is that place called now? Each year we could re name it for a different club or company. Now that makes sense to me – Santa Clara could be the first city to “Ebay” their stadium name. What you think of that idea Jamie McLeod – does that make economic sense? I think even your mate Moore might like that one. Yes, I rather like the idea of putting the stadium on Ebay for naming rights.
I think one question I would ask tomorrow is what kind of jobs does this project hope to bring local residents? Are they jobs that include permanent positions with health care and benefits or are they once again seasonal type jobs like Great America. Though I’m not against seasonal jobs I think they benefit students and retired people it would also be good to see more permanent positions in this general area especially as our projected housing development is going up. Soon we will have more houses and apartments than jobs! That too me is a little out of balance, especially as the city council is always attempting to justify development of homes because local industry cannot find local housing for their employees.
The stadium in my mind brings a lot of short term jobs – I sincerely hope it brings permanent long term jobs that are year round not seasonal.
As I said before I haven’t made up my mind.
©Letters From Silicon Valley 2008
