City on the CuspIn the late 90s, we changed the world. I watched it happen. Now, we have the opportunity to do so once again.4d ago4d ago
Setting the Record Straight: San José’s Approach to Homelessness and AccountabilityI would expect a research organization of SV@Home’s caliber to take a more thorough approach in scrutinizing media coverage and analyzing…Mar 17A response icon3Mar 17A response icon3
Mahan: We can reward our workers without punishing our residents — San José SpotlightOur city has incredible workers and they deserve a raise. And that is exactly what we have proposed to do-provide a fair raise that helps…Aug 6, 2023Aug 6, 2023
Rex Richardson and Matt Mahan: Pass Assembly Bill 645 to pilot lifesaving speed safety camerasSpeeding can save a minute, but slowing down can save a life. This has never been more true than it is today across California.May 13, 2023May 13, 2023
California must do more to prevent the deaths of homeless residents. Here’s one wayCalifornia hasn’t banned the death penalty; at least, not for our homeless neighbors.Mar 23, 2023A response icon1Mar 23, 2023A response icon1
Opinion: Fixing Santa Clara County’s Mental Health System Would Save Lives and MoneyPeople who could be successfully treated are instead languishing, and dying, on our streets because of political inaction. We can change…Oct 25, 2022Oct 25, 2022
We Can End Street Homelessness by Holding Everyone AccountableToo many politicians in California seem to have given up on actually solving our homeless crisis and instead have resorted to desperate…Sep 21, 2022Sep 21, 2022
Community Leaders Support Smart Growth Plan over Blanket Upzoning by Wide MarginPower Poll results show that our Smart Growth plan has far more support than the Opportunity Housing proposal before City Council.Sep 7, 2021A response icon1Sep 7, 2021A response icon1
Making Laura’s Law WorkAs hard as it was to pass Laura’s Law, implementation will determine how valuable it is for our community.Aug 29, 2021A response icon2Aug 29, 2021A response icon2
Smart Growth is San Jose’s Best FutureThere is a proposal coming soon to the San Jose City Council called Opportunity Housing — a blanket upzoning of all neighborhoods in the…Aug 3, 2021A response icon6Aug 3, 2021A response icon6