Letters to the Editor
Letter From Dan Melinger
Today I received a postcard from the City of Santa Clara that used phrases such as “earn your trust”, “trust that your leaders”, “trust in government”… Huh? Is this the same City of Santa Clara...
Letter from Laura Mahan
I am a long time Santa Clara voter. My question to the candidates running for public office is: The ads that are published in our local paper where endorsements are listed should say, “ I...
Letter from Craig Larsen
I agree with Judy Tucker’s comments (Weekly Oct. 3) regarding Council Seat 7 candidate John Mlnarik’s ethics during the 9/18 Candidates Forum. To the two “red flags” Judy’s letter described, a red flag #3 should...
Letter from Larry A. Gray
I don’t really understand why race or heritage is an issue and, it should not be. The concept of favoring a particular candidate because of ethnicity is almost sophomoric. In my mind Debi Davis is...
Letter from Peggy Parkin
I support Debi Davis for Seat 3, Santa Clara City Council in November’s 2012 Election. Debi has the qualifications I want in a City Council member. She has a broad, sound knowledge, a special awareness...
Letter from Emily Adorable
Just as in the presidential election this year, voters in Santa Clara Unified also have a clear choice. To ensure a School Board that is level headed, broad minded and willing to listen to all...
Letter from Judy Tucker
Re: the Candidates Forum article 9/26 indicating John Mlnarik’s “no” answer to a valid question (from his Council Seat 7 competitor Teresa O’Neill) about whether Mlnarik’s wife’s employment with a stadium development partner created a conflict...
Letter from Alan Eft
I watched the Chamber of Commerce’s Political Action Committee (PAC) interviews with those City Council candidates that accepted their invitation. For me, it was informative and I greatly appreciated the candidate comments and the thoughtful...
Letter from James Rowen
Santa Clara schools are in danger of becoming a playground for a group of political barnburners with no interest in helping educate children. These hopeless miscreants stand at local festivals handing out fliers with made...
Letter from Sally Brett
As a SCUSD parent, I would like to encourage readers to take a good look at SCUSD Board Candidate Dr. Michele Ryan. She’s awesome! Michele’s qualifications are impressive! Not only has she taught school for...