Letters to the Editor
Letter from Terri (Silva) Kolstad
I was the Santa Clara Police Chief’s Administrative Assistant for 30 years, working with five Chiefs. I know what it takes for the Chief to manage incredible workloads, make difficult decisions and lead the department....
Letter from Christopher Brown
I have known Anna Welsh for over 15 years through our children’s school, sports participation, and throughout the community. Anna has always been an advocate for children and families in Santa Clara. I watched Anna...
Letter from Natasha Baltazar
For the past twelve years, the people of Santa Clara have known Rod Diridon, Jr. as their City Clerk, but I met him as a Professor for my spring Local Politics course. As a student...
Letter from Gary W. Calfee
As a parent of elementary school students in Santa Clara, I am pleased that the Santa Clara Unified School District engaged the public to develop a five year strategic plan focusing on achieving academic excellence...
Letter From Ed Richards
My years of life experience have taught me that there are many ways to send a message. I received a message in the mail that has all the appearances of subtle racism. The picture on...
Letter From Steve Lodge
With the focus on the presidential election, I worry that we may be distracted from a local election that will directly impact our families. I am speaking of the election of Police Chief. Our current...
Letter From Fred Brousseau
Regarding your recent coverage of the Santa Clara Stadium Authority audit being conducted by our firm and discussed at the Ad Hoc Stadium Audit Committee’s September 26, 2016 audit status meeting, I believe the nature...
Letter From Hudson Washburn
The 49ers are a mature business with capable managers. They can and will capably defend themselves in their partnership with the city. We are very fortunate to have a mayor and some of the council,...
Letter From Nick Dellaporta
On our way to do some shopping at one of the only two hardware stores in Santa Clara, my wife and I were dismayed to discover that Summer Winds plant nursery on El Camino had...
Letter from Dorothy Rosa
People of Santa Clara The people on our City Council are working very hard for us,with the exception of one. I am not going to name names,for it is your duty to know who is...