Letters to the Editor
The Life and Slow Death of Santa Clara’s Entertainment District, Great America, and the Soul of Santa Clara
Santa Clara’s identity is fading year after year, council meeting after council meeting. You look on a map and see the north of Santa Clara, it’s perfectly planned entertainment zone that goes back to the...
Letter to the Editor: Criminal, Whistleblower, Witness or Patsy? Part 2 of 2
Disclaimer: Note to the reader, these are my opinions based on all the facts, evidence and the history. These are observations of the many connections that cannot be denied. The Political Trial What unfolded during...
Letter to the Editor: Criminal, Whistleblower, Witness or Patsy? Part 1 of 2
Disclaimer: Note to the reader, these are my opinions based on all the facts, evidence and the history. These are observations of the many connections that cannot be denied. What do all the roles listed...
Divided SCUSD Board Meetings – Letter to the Editor
As a parent who has watched school board meetings lately, I feel like things have become way too divided. Most teachers, administrators, and board members care about students, but the conversations have turned angry and...
Letter to the Editor: Compromised Management
The City of Santa Clara for years was a very well run city and the envy of other cities. Clean streets and sidewalks, efficient services, and neighborhoods that are respected. It still is a good...
Response to “Will New El Camino Plan Make it Past the Goal Post?”
El Camino Real Specific Plan Transportation Concerns The Santa Clara City Council may ratify the El Camino Real Specific Plan on May 19, 2026. The transportation portion of the proposal panders to the very vocal...
Letter to the Editor: 2026 Elections District 6
District 6 is currently not up for election. The seat is being held by Councilmember Kelly Cox. She was first elected in 2024, unseating former Councilmember and convicted felon Anthony Becker. I list this district...
Letter to the Editor: 2026 Elections: District 3
District 3 was first established in the 2018 election cycle after the Judge in the City of Santa Clara California Voting Rights lawsuit ordered 6 individual Council districts. Karen Hardy replaced Pat Kolstad, a long...
Letter to the Editor: 2026 Elections District 2
District 2 was first established in the 2018 election cycle after the Judge in the City of Santa Clara California Voting Rights lawsuit ordered 6 individual Council districts. Raj Chahal replaced Dominic Caserta who resigned...
Letter to the Editor: 2026 Elections: Mayor
Note to reader: these are my opinions. The Mayor role for the first time in a long time will go to someone possibly outside of the old guard or could the old guard hold power...