Comments on: What Kind of Leadership Does San Jose Need?

By: DevDoesn'tAnswerEmails

DevDoesn'tAnswerEmails — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:06:11 +0000

Maybe spend some time cleaning up your district first, Dev.

By: SANTA CLARA COUNTY'S DEVOLUTION

SANTA CLARA COUNTY'S DEVOLUTION — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:39:15 +0000

Some say that “EXPERIENCE MATTERS” –
but if it is 20 or more years of bad and worsening experience then your vote is for CHANGE and not the same special interest politician that has given the taxpayers and residents a BAD EXPERIENCE since her initial foray, in 1998, into San Jose and Santa Clara County elected office.

Even a child knows if you burn your hand on the stove to not touch it again for the same Experience.

Time to Term-Limit Out Cindy Chavez,
and elect someone new. And that is Matt Mahan.

By: aurelia sanchez

aurelia sanchez — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:56:48 +0000

I am not sure what Dev is trying to say that hasn’t been said before by other politicians. Vote for Matt because our council doesn’t support him and in my mind that means he is different which is a good thing. We need a new generation of politicians.

By: My_Opinion

My_Opinion — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:29:49 +0000

“ But I am sure that Cindy has the decades of government experience that our next Mayor should have. Mahan wants to be “Man in Charge” but barely knows where the City Hall bathrooms are. He has ZERO track record of government success and just wants to “be somebody.” His own campaign website talks about press releases and memos he has written – not actual outcomes that benefit us. Cindy has built affordable housing, community centers, and vaccination sites, among other results. Experience matters.”

We could not agree more! In fact, not one Council member has endorsed Mahan. That tells you a lot.

We will be voting Chavez for the exact reasons you have stated.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS!

By: Work90

Work90 — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 22:18:31 +0000

Cindy has had her chance, and no one likes where that got us. So why would anyone vote for her?

Mahan is really the only option.

By: Vacancy Vaquero

Vacancy Vaquero — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:40:27 +0000

Dev’s point is that Dev’s opinion is that Dev or anyone in her image would be the best mayor. I think we can all agree that that is her opinion.

By: Bob L

Bob L — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 01:57:35 +0000

Not sure the point of Dev’s piece. But I am sure that Cindy has the decades of government experience that our next Mayor should have. Mahan wants to be “Man in Charge” but barely knows where the City Hall bathrooms are. He has ZERO track record of government success and just wants to “be somebody.” His own campaign website talks about press releases and memos he has written – not actual outcomes that benefit us. Cindy has built affordable housing, community centers, and vaccination sites, among other results. Experience matters.

By: Bill Williams

Bill Williams — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 01:48:16 +0000

These comments are so disappointing though not surprising. They are exactly opposite what I believe you were trying to convey, council member. Thank you for attempting to create space for inclusive dialogue and collaboration, the kind of leadership we need for the future. I think both candidates have their qualities but one has demonstrated a command of the actual issues and that she can work with anyone to achieve results. None of these issues are easy to solve; making them sound like they are is appealing but will only yield even more frustration. I hope San Jose voters will reject the simplistic and sexist smears on Cindy Chavez who is clearly the more competent and capable candidate to lead our city.

By: Steve Hanleigh

Steve Hanleigh — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:55:01 +0000

Not endorsing is not an option, Dev, is my position going forward in supporting you in the future. We need leadership, which I believe you possess.

We also need statesmanship, which requires willingness to stand up for your core principles and declare allegiance to who can best resolve the needs of the constituency you represent.

Clearly Chavez has been part of the problem, because she has helped guide that constituency to where its at, ever since staffing the Bay Area Labor Council so many years ago. That organization has been a constant in the division….She is its mother, Amy Dean its Grandmother….Her time needs to end, and new blood needs to flow. Thats Mahan, (or darn near anyone else).

By: CA Patriot

CA Patriot — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 03:21:04 +0000

The primary narrowed it down to 2 choices and there are more cons for both candidates than pros.
But,
Matt Mahan is the obvious choice, unless you are just the normal uninformed vote on name recognition or perceived identity grouping.

How can Cindy Chavez profess on her website:
“Cindy Chavez is the Change San Jose Needs”
when for over 2 decades (since 1998) she has had her hands in the decline of San Jose and Santa Clara County?
What is her definition of “Change”?
electing to same ol’ same ol’, over and over again?

After over 20+ years it is time to ‘Term-Out’ Cindy Chavez!