Vice Mayor Madison Nguyen Endorses Sam Liccardo
Vice Mayor Madison Nguyen this week announced that she is endorsing Sam Liccardo for Mayor of San José. Her announcement is another sign of tremendous momentum for Liccardo heading into the November runoff.
“I’m grateful for Madison’s support as we head into the next phase of this campaign. Madison has been an incredible leader and advocate for pension reform,” said Liccardo. “Prominent civic leaders and organizations are coming together in support of my candidacy because they believe so strongly that we must continue to move forward, building a smarter ...
Breaking News: Sam Liccardo Endorsed by Santa Clara County Democratic Club
Recently, Sam Liccardo received a dual endorsement from the Santa Clara County Democratic Club. This organization works tirelessly to advance the values of the Democratic Party, including working to expand employment and housing opportunities, strengthen Social Security, improve medical care and protect a women's right to choose.
This is the most recent in a surge of support for Sam's campaign, including endorsements by the Sierra Club and Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce. Check out our full list of endorsements here.
Mercury News: Mineta International Airport security fixes won’t come cheap
SAN JOSE -- Airport officials have recruited a national nonprofit safety group to examine security flaws exposed after a teenage boy's famous stowaway flight in April but acknowledged that whatever fix is out there won't be simple or cheap.
Since an international spotlight focused on San Jose Mineta International Airport when Yahya Abdi scaled a 6-foot fence and crept undetected across the runway to board a Boeing 767 bound for Hawaii, the facility has scrutinized its operations and perimeter fence, working closely with federal and local agencies to improve security....
San José Silicon Valley Chamber Endorses Sam Liccardo for Mayor
San José, CA – The San José Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce this week voted to endorse City Councilman Sam Liccardo for mayor. The announcement comes on the heels of Liccardo’s victory in the June 3 primary and his endorsement by current Mayor Chuck Reed.
“Sam Liccardo knows what it takes to help businesses in our city create high wage jobs. He’s showing how government can spend smarter and do more without breaking the bank,” said Matt Mahood, President and CEO of the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce. “We join with Mayor Chuck Reed and so ...
An Innovative Approach to Improving Our Parks
What do we do when we have both a pressing problem and the funds to deal with it – yet we’re unable to match resources to needs? We have to get innovative.
For years, developers have paid into a fund to support the construction of new parks and capital improvements. This has helped build dozens of new parks, and improved our neighborhoods, giving kids and families new recreational opportunities....
Mercury News announces move to downtown San Jose
By Pete Carey
SAN JOSE -- In an announcement that cheered city leaders, the Mercury News said Thursday it is returning to downtown San Jose, bringing a signature business and another burst of economic activity to the city's revitalized core.
The Mercury News' offices will be at 4 N. 2nd St. -- a few blocks from the W. Santa Clara Street building it left in 1967 when it moved to its current home several miles away.
"It's going to be great to have the Mercury News back downtown where it started," said Mayor Chuck Reed. "It was an anchor presence for a very long time ...
San Jose Inside: Mayor Reed Endorses Liccardo
By Jennifer Wadsworth
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed summoned a press conference Monday morning to announce his endorsement of council ally Sam Liccardo to succeed him.
In front of a throng of reporters outside Le Petit Trianon Theatre, located just a block from City Hall, the mayor said he backs Liccardo because he would continue his brand of fiscal reform and economic development.
Liccardo, a former prosecutor elected to the City Council in 2006, cleared the June primary for a runoff in November against Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese. Liccardo campaigned ...
KTVU: Mayoral candidate Sam Liccardo picks up current mayor’s endorsement
Mayoral candidate Sam Liccardo picks up current mayor's endorsement.
You can view the video from KTVU here.
Mercury News: Mayor Reed to endorse Liccardo to replace him
By David E. Early and Sharon Noguchi
SAN JOSE -- Mayor Chuck Reed, the outgoing city executive, will formally endorse Sam Liccardo to replace him as mayor of San Jose.
Last week, City Councilmember Liccardo won a November spot in a runoff election for mayor against Dave Cortese, who carried a strong union-led reform package into the primary. The Santa Clara County supervisor promised changes to the fiscal reform policies of Reed, who is termed out.
The mayor will make his endorsement at 11:30 a.m. Monday at La Petit Trianon Theatre, 75 N. Fifth St. in San Jose. ...
As the Votes Are Counted…
We keep getting returns from Election Day as more votes are counted. As the returns come in, our numbers continue to improve.
We've gained a half point since Tuesday evening and now have 25.69% of the vote in a crowded 8-person field.
All this shows how strong our momentum is with late voters clearly breaking our way - and it's this strong momentum that will take us to victory in November.
Thank you again for all your support and now let's get ready for the runoff!