Comments on: It’s a Boy! And Joanna Rauh Joins San Jose’s District 3 Council Race

By: Deidre Popolizio

Deidre Popolizio — Wed, 25 May 2022 01:05:15 +0000

I would like to have a Joanna Rauh lawn sign.
My husband, Robert Tolles, and I live on Losse Court and want to show our support. I’m willing to pick it up.

By: anyone but omar

anyone but omar — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 22:14:12 +0000

When I was working for a city council campaign in 2016, my candidate was facing against a candidate Omar Torres was supporting and actively campaigning for. The race was neck and neck and a recount took place. During the recount, Omar defined the word unprofessional. He got in the face of my team and my candidate red faced and said “you know you guys are going lose, right, right?!”. He looked like a rabid dog and had to be called off by his candidate. He continued to act emotionally immature throughout the remainder of the recount, calling us names, and making a stressful situation unnecessarily hostile. Its really too bad, as he was one of the people who came into my college class to recruit political interns which stemmed my interest in local politics. Unfortunately, he is not fit for office. He is emotionally immature, and his primary interest is political fame and power, not the well being of the residents and districts he hopes to represent. I don’t live in D3, but any choice is better than Omar.

By: David S. Wall

David S. Wall — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 01:01:05 +0000

I would not vote for anyone in a ‘staged’ campaign photograph- dressed in hospital garb while looking at a lap top computer; using a picture of a newborn baby as a prop and a photograph of a cow ready to calf just makes me want to puke.

Omar Torres shouldn’t be voted into office for any reason.

David S. Wall

By: Oracle

Oracle — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:01:18 +0000

The issue I have with this Joanna Rauh is the fact that she has only lived here for about three years, settling in the Vendome neighborhood of D3. I’ve been told that neighbors don’t really know who she is and she has championed nothing to enhance her own neighborhood let alone D3 in the three years living in the area. The fact that she works for a huge firm that represents major companies and is telling people she is an “expert negotiator” between the non profits these huge corporate clients are funding leads me to believe the “negotiations” and what makes her an “expert” at negotionations is a little over stated. The non profits are developed by the corporate clients she works for to fund their special interests. That being said, it sounded to me that she simply provides the legal guidance needed for those doing the day to day operations to legally run the non profit programs. If I’m wrong please correct me. Not sure where real world conflict and collaboration falls in this scenario.

Her political endorsement, I recently read by former mayor and developer Tom McEnery, is alarming as I can’t recall what he has done in years for D3 let alone his own neighborhood. What makes Tom McEnery know how to deal with the unhoused? Sam and the “rhymes with ham” made me giggle, Liccardo hasn’t actually produced much for our city in his 16 years in office and his endorsement just indicates a push for more of the same through his policies by a young unproven resident of D3 who wants to make a name for herself though the political machine without actually doing anything to get her feet wet prior to running. We need real life experience and a candidate who is ready to walk the walk and do the job that hasn’t been done in the last 8 years. I’ve seen in Irene Smith the talent and dedication, an incremental plan for the unhoused and endorsements from real genuine people. She has the skill set needed to bring positive changes for ALL D3 residents and enhance our quality of life. Irene Smith for D3, it’s Irene Smith’s leadership for me.

By: Marina Teramond @ N.M.P.L.

Marina Teramond @ N.M.P.L. — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:41:28 +0000

It is truly wonderful that Joanna Rauh joins San Jose’s District 3 Council Race because she is an inspirational and powerful woman who can lead the city in the right direction. I can say that it is really important for any candidate to have a strong spirit and have a decent reputation. In my opinion, Joanna Rauh matches these characteristics and can make her own great contribution to the development of the city. Also, she has a rich experience and I think that she has the necessary luggage of knowledge which she can apply in this sphere, solving all significant problems. At least, I want to believe it and I really want a trustworthy honest candidate to take this position, making all necessary improvements.

By: time to be honest

time to be honest — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 21:41:13 +0000

She lives in the Vendome neighborhood, and goes to Ryland Park, which is in the heart of downtown San Jose – I have seen her there talking to residents. Try understanding what you’re talking about.

By: time to be honest

time to be honest — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 21:39:38 +0000

I was digging the candidate until they said “endorsed by Sam.”

And, if Torres gets elected, we are in for a whole bundle of nonsense.

By: Ashley H

Ashley H — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:54:35 +0000

I’m thrilled to see this mother and strong independent woman run for District 3! We need fresh insights with new skill sets to make our city accountable. As a mother of a young child myself, I am reassured that my concerns are being represented. I can’t wait to see Joanna’s voice at the table.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 01:00:37 +0000

“Rauh is the assistant general counsel at Big Four accounting firm Deloitte, where she has worked for nine years.”

Can’t we get someone, anyone, that isn’t egregiously wealthy to represent the people of San Jose? Someone that isn’t insulated from the everyday problems that afflict San Jose. She may be a nice person, but she has no idea what it’s like to be a current resident of this city.

By: Just sayin

Just sayin — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:20:56 +0000

Funny, she told neighbors that she was back in the race a week before her delivery. Using a baby as a political prop just makes me…….sad. And the name that rhymes with “ham” must be “scam”. We need honest leadership that is independent of the political machines.