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S.J. Council needs
a leader like Wright
Lenka Wright is the right choice for San Jose City Council District 10. Lenka is an accomplished leader who has seen what works, and what doesn’t work, in local government. She’s dedicated to improving the safety and quality of life for all San Jose residents.
I support Lenka because of her commitment to our community. Some candidates seek your vote to support the mayor. Lenka’s not running as someone’s political ally, she’ll be an independent voice on the council focused on serving the residents of the Almaden, Blossom Valley and Santa Teresa neighborhoods and the needs of all San Joseans. We need a councilmember who will work to reduce homelessness, improve public safety, and deliver the services that we as residents should expect from the city. All neighborhoods will benefit from Lenka’s professional and personal dedication, knowledge and skills.
Please vote for Lenka Wright for City Council. She’s the leader we need.
Dennis Hawkins
San Jose
Elect Liccardo to take
homeless fight national
The nation is finally waking up to the nationwide crisis of homelessness. The spike of 12% last year means there are now over 653,000 Americans homeless.
We need Congress to act, which is why I support Sam Liccardo for Congress. As mayor of San Jose, he brought innovation and results. In Congress, he’ll bring his experience and commitment to the homeless crisis.
If you think we need federal action on homelessness, please join with me in support of Sam Liccardo.
Kathryn Zazueta
San Jose
Dixon’s unique qualities
needed in House
A congressional seat is a unique office, in that our representative is selected at a very local level, but the work required once in office is anything but local in scope. This is an office at the national level, but it is masquerading as just a step up from that of a local city council member, county supervisor, state senator or mayor. It is nothing of the sort. We need someone with deeper, broader and highly technical experience in different, critical areas to protect not just our district, but our nation.
Peter Dixon’s singular background shows a career of committed public service, in the Marines, at the State Department, at a legislative nonprofit and in cybersecurity software spaces.
Daily headlines show Russia and China working to undermine our technological security. Why not elect someone with the highest level of legislative, military and cybersecurity knowledge to represent us?
Peter Dixon is that person.
Christine Czarnecki
Palo Alto
Join law enforcement
in supporting Stebbins
There are important facts to consider about the candidates for Superior Court judge and why the vast courtroom experience of Deputy District Attorney Johnene Linda Stebbins makes her the most qualified candidate:
The other district attorney candidate holds an administrative job whereas Stebbins is the only candidate who has been in the courtroom for 26 years actually prosecuting domestic violence, rape, homicide, arson, environmental violations and child molestation cases.
Stebbins is the only candidate endorsed by every law enforcement agency in the county in the March 5 primary: including 10 police officer associations, Peace Officers Research Association of California, California Narcotic Officers’ Association and the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Only two agencies dual-endorsed her and her opponent.
It is telling that law enforcement supports Stebbins over her opponent considering that he is the second in command in the district attorney’s office.
Lon Allan
Monte Sereno
Support parcel tax
to retain teachers
Re: “Los Gatos-Saratoga school district puts new parcel tax on May ballot” (Feb. 1).
I’m writing to express my support for the recently proposed measure to raise parcel taxes in the Los Gatos-Saratoga school district, aimed at benefiting the teachers.
Our teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community through the education they provide to our students. Ensuring they receive fair compensation isn’t just a matter of equity but a strategic investment in the quality of education our students receive.
I’m heartened to see the Los Gatos and Saratoga communities rallying in favor of the parcel tax increase. By enhancing teacher salaries, we can retain experienced and dedicated educators, fostering a positive learning environment and securing the delivery of high-quality education for students like myself.
I urge our community to support this important initiative in the upcoming May ballot. Investing in our teachers is an investment in the future of our students and the overall well-being of our community.
Marco Li
Palo Alto
