County Supervisors Respond to Cities’ RDA Shutdown Complaints: Tough Luck
About a month ago, Santa Clara County cities registered their dissatisfaction with the county's conduct…
February 27, 2013
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Santa Clara Grassroots Activists Keep Working to Advance Progressive Agenda
After Obama won the election last November, there was a lot of talk in polito-sphere…
February 20, 2013
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County RDA Clawbacks Spark Criticism from Bill Wilson Center
It's not only local government and development insiders who are dismayed by the county money…
February 13, 2013
New Residential Development in City Moves Forward Around El Camino
Last month was notable for several milestones that advance Santa Clara's 2010 General Plan for…
December 12, 2012
Outgoing Council Members Honored
Last week the Santa Clara City Council took time out from the challenges of governing,…
December 12, 2012
State’s Claim that City Land was “Owned” by RDA is Questionable
Santa Clara's redevelopment agency (RDA) wasn't just an agency for fostering city improvements. It was…
December 12, 2012
Hilmar Neighborhood Traffic Woes Worse Than Ever
Two weeks ago the Santa Clara City Council revisited the traffic and trash problems in…
November 28, 2012
An Important Message to the Santa Clara Community
Dear Santa Clara Community, We are writing to inform you of a critical issue that…
November 21, 2012
Everyone Loses as $30 RDA Stadium Money Dispute Heads Back to Court
Engineering systems philosopher John Gall observed 30 years ago that, "Systems tend to oppose their…
November 7, 2012
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Deputy Assessor David Ginsborg Aims for Seat on Water Board
Water has always been a central issue in California public policy. And, with a proposal…
October 31, 2012