Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor by Bob and Beth Dericco
Measure BB We’ve taken a close look at the Santa Clara Unified school bond on the November ballot (Measure BB) and we are voting YES. We’ve lived in the neighborhood for over 30 years....
Letter to the Editor by Rafael Betancourt
Measure M I have lived in Santa Clara for 14 years and believe it is a good place to raise a family. I was dismayed to learn about Measure M. The city should not try...
Letter to the Editor by Judy Tucker
Hosam Haggag The Old Quad Residents’ Association held the first Santa Clara Mayoral and Clerk Candidate Forum September 20 in the American Legion Hall at 958 Homestead Road. As a member of the OQRA...
Santa Clara Chamber Takes Umbrage with Audit Findings
The Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce takes offense with a recent audit ordered by the Santa Clara City Council. The issues raised by TAP International, the auditor for the Council, are standard practices in the...
Letter to the Editor by Cathy and Jim VanPernis
We need these three new schools Development within the SCUSD attendance area has accelerated as a result of the improved economy and increased employment in Silicon Valley. Santa Clara Unified School District is one of...
Letter to the Editor by Becky Pereira
Endorsement of Vickie Fairchild for SCUSD School Board I have had the pleasure of knowing Vickie for nearly 2 decades – personally and professionally. We were hired by SCUSD the same year. I have always...
Letter to the Editor by Kellie Mangal
Measure BB Schools already get 25 percent of our property tax annually. Why do they need more money?? My property tax is very high and though schools are important we already pay more than is...
Letter to the Editor by Navdeep Kaur
Election We are delighted to finally have a sensible, stable individual willing to represent District 3. Karen Hardy is someone who has our neighborhood at heart. Her involvement in our community, contributions as a teacher...
Letter to the Editor by Rob Jerdonek
Measure M proposes a “Cannabis Tax” that would be funded by inviting Pot Shops into our city with no limits on how many shops or where they would be located. Would they be located near...
Letter to the Editor by Dave Kudelka
Vote NO on BB I’m writing to urge voters to vote NO on Measure BB, the SCUSD Bond appearing on this November’s ballot. The AMOUNT of THIS Bond Measure is $720 million – but –...