Includes parts of Santa Clara County, including the cities of Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara. This special interest group had her on their payroll for years in a likely no-show job - she pays them back through political deals no doubt. His leadership of the Housing Accountability Unit and his dedication to protecting pro-housing legislation from NIMBY nonsense has earned him the title Housing Champion. SIREN ACTION is excited to endorse Raul Peralez for Mayor of San Jose! | All donations are tax-deductible. Paid for by Sylvia Arenas for Supervisor 2022 FPPC# 1443416. As Greenbelt Alliances Advocacy Manager and Vice-Chair of Livable Sunnyvale, Justin has more than proven to be a strong pro-housing, pro-climate champion. Having his roots in Palo Alto, Assemblymember Berman understands that it is not sustainable for communities to keep saying no to new housing as the housing crisis continues. With the wide field for mayor narrowed to two people, Jacksonville voters have just a few weeks left to decide who will represent them for the next four years. How do Jacksonville mayoral candidates differ on addressing affordable housing crisis? She previously covered San Jose City Hall and was awarded first place in local government reporting from the California News Publishers Association in 2021. Donations to mayoral candidates are capped at $1,400 per individual. I encourage you to attend one of his Zoom calls where he will answer everyones questions directly. Three races were decided before voters even headed to the polls in March. ), Linda LeZotte, Councilmember, City of San Jose (ret. Find a list of early voting sites on the elections office website. "We've been friends since middle school," Peralez said earlier at a news conference. San Jose rookie councilmember Matt Mahan, a former tech entrepreneur, announced Tuesday that he had already amassed a staggering $504,000 from nearly 1,000 donors, including a personal contribution of about $10,000, during the first 23 days of the citys fundraising period, making him the early fundraising frontrunner. He also supports a recently approved ordinance requiring residents who own firearms to maintain liability insurance and pay an annual fee for gun harm reduction services. As a strong champion of justice, equity & progressive policies, YIMBY Action values Ash Karlas well versed intersectional views of housing in relation to public health outcomes, transportation, racial justice, climate change and more. Davis and Mahan joined Chavez in opposing the controversial state housing bill. The labor group also gave its blessing to Santa Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg who faces no challengers in her re-election bid, and split a dual endorsement for Councilmember Sylvia Arenas and Santa Clara County Board of Education trustee Claudia Rossi, who are vying for the open District 1 seat on thecounty Board of Supervisors. Andres quintero got an open endorsement because they know he doesnt live in District 5 but he cried to his union bully machista buddies like him and he got open as a big favor . He refused to let it end in Game 7, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Mahan opposes SB 9 and on issues such as mental health, he pushed the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to not opt-out of assisted outpatient treatment, also known as Lauras Law. Supervisor Chavez brings a strong transportation background that would serve her well in San Jose region. Councilmember Anthony Becker would be a breath of fresh air as Mayor of Santa Clara. Spotlight needs to stop catering to Rolando rants when he doesnt get what he wants and make these lame article that should be celebrating candidates not nagging. Both of these policies eliminate the racist and exclusionary single family zoning that continues to segrate the city today. He called it devastating not to know for hours whether his friend had. T.K. If this race allowed for ranked choice voting, we would consider Rob Rennie as a strong #2 choice. The group didn't back Councilmember Raul Peralez, despite his loyalty to the labor movement. document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); San Jos residents deserve a trusted source for unbiased, independent political news. Joseph Robinson is well versed in some of the issues that arise around building more affordable housing and how we finance them, alongside what it takes for a tenant to have an affordable home. Her 2016 challenge to Jim Beall was completely funded by Big Oil and she became totally unhinged to the point that her political career should have been over, with her husband getting in violent confrontations with political opponents and her reacting with wild accusations. First town hall: Six takeaways from the first mayoral debate of Jacksonville 2023 election season, Commentary: Nate Monroe: In quest for mayor, challengers hope to derail coronation for establishment scion, Background: Mayor's race will have most diverse field of candidates in Jacksonville history. I am sitting this election out because any option currently is a bad option. I have followed many of your comments here on Spotlight and am impressed by your civic engagement. Includes southern portions of Santa Clara County including Gilroy, Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Coyote. J.R. is a true card carrying member of YIMBY Action who wishes to see the city excel and create a community for all to call home. The good news for the pro-housing movement is that the tide is turning. ), District 9, Brian Wheatley, President, San Jose Unified School District, Santa Clara County Association of Realtors, Ken Kelly, Library & Early Education Commission, Terry Martin, South Willow Glen/Neighborhood Commission, Dave Noel, Erikson Neighborhood Association. We proudly endorse Ellen Kamei for re-election. Lucas has supported virtually every important housing project in Mountain View, covering the full gamut of housing types from supportive housing to unsubsidized housing. Candidates planning to run in the June 2022 primary election for San Joses mayoral and five odd-numbered city council seats began fundraising on Dec. 9, 2021. It is a shame that the state, county and our city do not talk or work with each other to improve residents lives but instead just do partnerships with nonprofits and businesses that do little to help people like me. Includes parts of Santa Clara County, including the cities of Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara. With a background in urban planning, Alison is passionate about reimagining public spaces to be joyful places for public life, best exemplified by Castros new pedestrian plaza. Hes spent the least amount on the race to date, about $16,000. As one of the strongest advocates for working families on the City Council over the last seven years, Im disappointed that the South Bay Labor Council didnt choose to dual endorse, Peralez told San Jos Spotlight. Jacksonville City Council elections: Who won, what's undecided and what does it all mean? Richard is a member of YIMBY Action, who has also served as the Chair of Livable Sunnyvale. NO THANK YOU! Only one Constitutional Office is still in play with Democrat and current City Council member Joyce Morgan running against Republican Jason Fischer for property appraiser. Deegan leads Davis by single point in Jacksonville mayor race, UNF poll finds. Diversity, equity and inclusion: What do Jacksonville mayoral candidates say about faith, diversity and public safety issues? Endorsed by Santa Cruz YIMBY, South Bay YIMBY, and YIMBY Action. https://www.sanjoseinside.com/the-fly/sources-assemblywoman-nora-campos-spouse-brawls-hurls-slurs-at-fairmont-hotel-event/. This man has only hurt our eastside schools and should not go into the eastside and ruin what we have left. With roots in Palo Alto, Assemblymember Berman understands that it is not sustainable for communities to keep saying no to new housing as the housing crisis continues. He brings significant knowledge of transit policy and regional planning, and deserves your vote and support for Sunnyvale City Council. San Jose, Calif., is in mourning after a shooting . California State Assembly CA State Assembly District 23 Includes the cities of Palo Alto, Mountain View, Pacifica, and Half Moon Bay. Thats why Catherine, a working mom in Downtown donated $50; Clair, a teacher with East Side Union High School District donated $30; Cindy, a pharmacy tech from Seven Trees donated $20; and Mark, a retired senior in Willow Glen donated $25.. Hubby is a homophobic bigoted bully. A consistent voice for reducing the jobs-housing imbalance in Mountain View, Alison supports transit-oriented development near the Downtown Caltrain station, reducing costly parking requirements, and increasing staff capacity so the city can process housing projects faster. Chavez endorsed Peralez in both of his council races in 2014 and 2018. San Jose councilmembers Raul Peralez, a former police officer who represents the city's downtown district, follows with $376,039. San Jose Councilmember Matt Mahan announced his mayoral campaign in September 2021. Meanwhile, SBLC is passing up individuals with positions on housing that actually support working class people like Raul Peralez and Justin Lardinois in order to support anti-housing politicians who have been around long enough to build more personal connections. Current mayor Lenny Curry is ineligible to run again because of term limits. document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); San Jos residents deserve a trusted source for unbiased, independent political news. The group didnt back Councilmember Raul Peralez, despite his loyalty to the labor movement. Contributions are not tax-exempt. What I think these endorsements tell you is that when it comes to South Bay Labor Council personal relationships matter more than policy positions. J.R. has been on the forefront of some of Cupertinos biggest discussions, projects and plans for more homes. California State Assembly. Email him, reach out to his campaign. Attacks on delivery drivers add to gig workers fears, Oakland mayor: New budget proposal will save city from drastic cuts amid record shortfall, False alarms, few leads as search drags on for Texas gunman, tenured South Bay politician and longtime labor leader, planning to run in the June 2022 primary election, Harriette Cole: My friend's mom didn't recognize me at my job, and she was very rude. SAN JOSE, CA San Jose Councilmember Raul Peralez waited to hear back from a childhood friend following Wednesday's shooting at a Valley Transportation Authority light rail yard a VTA . Who will be licking the stamps for her? SBLC wake up and smell the roses- those smelly ones. A tradition of prioritizing spaces for cars instead of places for human beings has had devastating consequences: oppressive traffic, rampant displacement, and families forced to live in vehicles. These are astounding numbers for such a short period of time, especially for Mahan, who is relatively new to the political scene, said Terry Christensen, a professor emeritus of political science at San Jose State University. He has sponsored numerous YIMBY Action priority bills including SB 9 and SB 50 and has advanced other bills related to zoning reform, permit streamlining, and increasing funding for affordable housing. The group took no action in the Santa Clara County assessor race after labor-friendly Gary Kremen dropped out hours after San Jos Spotlight reported on allegations of inappropriate behavior from a former campaign staffer. Rob Bonta has brought an unprecedented passion for enforcing state housing law to the Attorney Generals office. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately. She is committed to finding policy solutions to create more housing for the middle class, increase funding for low-income and supportive housing, and improve public transit and active transportation infrastructure to make our cities more climate friendly. Still, Republicans turned out in higher numbers with over a 8,000 vote advantage. Is he going to cut police, fire and code or is he going to raise taxes on residents for this funding? Christensen said all of the candidates appear to remain competitive, given the totals theyve reported after the first month. Many of our largest chapters are in California, but new and existing groups of pro-housing advocates across the US are joining the YIMBY Action network to increase their impact. Ramon Day, Democrat. Many of our largest chapters are in California, but new and existing groups of pro-housing advocates across the US are joining the YIMBY Action network to increase their impact. We all are needed to turn things around in San Jose! Learn more about YIMBY Action here. Ronald Robinson Jr.s personal experience, tied with his all above approach and knowledge makes him a strong YIMBY candidate for Gilroy City Council. Alison also has heartfelt commitment to our least-resourced neighbors, being a champion for RV safe parking, COVID-19 rent relief, and the extension of rent stabilization to mobile homes. Peralez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection . Endorsed by South Bay YIMBY and YIMBY Action. When we endorse a bill, members and volunteers call and write to their representatives to encourage them to vote our way. Cindy Chavez. Councilmember Raul Peralez, who will be battling Chavez for endorsements and funding from the regions labor organizations, said Tuesday that he had raised about $264,000 from approximately 500 donors. Assemblymember Lee is a legislator that truly supports all of the above solutions and proves that both-and can be more than just rhetoric. The Silicon Valley Biz PAC is one of the only groups backingbusiness candidates. Follow the money: Silicon Valleys 2022 general election. He said he differs from Mayor Liccardo on how the city budget and services should be allocated, especially for residents most in need. State Sen. Dave Cortese, who came in second to Liccardo in 2014, raised $175,000 comparatively, according to city records. Come June, look up each candidates issues page to see how theyd vote. Get San Jos Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. Were partnering with you the readers to make it happen. Comment Policy (updated 4/10/2023): Readers are required to log in through Facebook to confirm authenticity. Dont just not vote. What Are Endorsements? Davis wants to tackle homelessness and help the city recover economically from the COVID-19 pandemic. The other big surprise? The PAC is poised to replace the SVOs PAC, and insiders speculate Liccardo will use it to back business-friendly candidates and his favored mayoral candidate, Councilmember Matt Mahan. If you will say Rolando came from Nora team also state andres quietero past. Editors Note: Rolando Bonilla is married to Perla Rodriguez, who serves on San Jos Spotlights board of directors. As a Santa Clara County Supervisor, Arenas has big plans to create more affordable homes in the entire County. The only other San Jose mayoral candidate in recent years to raise as much money as Mahan this early in a race was Mayor Sam Liccardo, who raked in $513,000 during the first reporting period of his 2014 campaign. Maggie grew up in the Chicago area and graduated from the University of Missouri with a multimedia journalism degree. Raul Peralez, Councilmember, City of San Jose. Marc Berman is a proud, full-throated supporter of landmark housing legislation to end exclusionary zoning. Gail has cited tackling our housing shortage as a top legislative priority. Well, with that resounding endorsement that tells me who I shouldnt vote for: Robinson highlights Gilroys need to meet its RHNA and has a vision of faster permitting, tenant protections and a proactive approach to housing on city council. ), Don Rocha, San Jose City Councilmember (ret. Dev Davis, Councilmember, City of San Jose. | All donations are tax-deductible. Comments are moderated and approved by administrators. Peralez ran for election for Mayor of San Jose in California. Endorsed by South Bay YIMBY, East Bay YIMBY, and YIMBY Action. Supervisor Cindy Chavez shows a strong distinction in her candidacy for San Jose Mayor. Chavez has 963 donors in all, with 233 contributing $100 or less, said Ed McGovern, a political consultant for Chavez. One of my favorite things he has done here in district 10 is to support his constituents by supporting us in our individual issues. Vote for one of the minors. The good news for the pro-housing movement is that the tide is turning. Chavez also won a recent endorsement from the Silicon Valley Democratic Club. I am going to write-in Mickey Mouse and vote for him. "We are very pleased with our fundraising numbers and are looking forward to the next few months," he told San Jos Spotlight. Do your research PLEASE. The result is that they no labor group has ever created a job except perhaps within the labor group itself. And were here to provide it. A steadfast and studied advocate for protecting renters, Lucas has supported a local SB 330 ordinance to prevent displacement, rent stabilization of Mountain Views mobile home parks, and rent relief during the onset of COVID. We are proud to endorse him, and look forward to four more years of his leadership. ZOE IS PROUD TO HAVE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING ENDORSEMENTS FOR HER 2022 RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN IN CALIFORNIA'S NEW 18TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Speaker of the House of U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi United States Senator Alex Padilla Congressman Jimmy Panetta Former Congressman Sam Farr State Senator John Laird Political observers speculated Peralez would at least snag a dual or open endorsement. *Titles and affiliations of each individual are provided for identification purposes only. Money doesnt always win elections. Our poll puts us in a very good position, she told San Jos Spotlight. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Silicon Valleys powerful labor lobby has unveiled its 2022 endorsementsand there are a few surprises and notable snubs. Nora Campos is a disgrace so now most on this list of endorsements are tainted too! Chavez, who is currently giving Mahan the toughest competition for cash donations, said in a statement that she felt her campaign was off to a really good start. The regions largest labor unions have yet to endorse candidates, meaning that Chavez could receive a considerable fundraising bump in the future if they choose to back her campaign. Endorsement: Matt Carlucci endorses Donna Deegan in Jacksonville mayor's race. The Campos sister and brother duo is among the lowest of the lows. Endorsements express our organization's position, and guide our actions. Voters are tired of the old excuses from the entrenched politicians.. Lisa Forssell is running to make Palo Alto a welcoming place where all generations thrive. As of Tuesday, Mahan has surpassed 1,000 total donors. UNF poll: Deegan leads Davis by single point in Jacksonville mayor race, UNF poll finds. In fact, after I watch each Zoom with him and hear him answer specific questions (like yours) I learn way more than I ever knew before about the complications involved with many of the ways government is currently not working! When we endorse a candidate or ballot proposition, our volunteers canvas, phone bank, and text bank on its behalf. During his 8 year term on the city council, Councilmember Peralez and his pregnant wife faced an owner move-in eviction. She is a fearless warrior who is running on a pro-housing agenda in the city of Palo Alto. San Jos Spotlight is the citys first nonprofit, community-supported digital news organization. My daughter has even joined one of the working groups and become civically engaged and trying to improve her city! This is about the people of San Jose and what they care about, not about who can raise the most money.. Explanations for endorsements are below. Elected Officials - San Jose Mayor San Liccardo- San Jose Councilmember Sylvia Arenas- San Jose Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco- San Jose Councilmember Lan Diep- San Jose Councilmember Maya Esparza- San Jose Councilmember Raul Peralez- CA Senator Jim Beall- CA Senator Bob Wieckowski- CA Assemblymember Kansen Chu- CA Assemblymember Ash Kalra- Santa Clara County Board . Joseph Robinsons approach is needed and welcomed on Gilroys City Council. Known for her support of local labor movements and roots in Working Partnerships USA and the South Bay Labor Council, Chavez said she doesnt favor SB 9, which allows property owners to build additional units in single-family neighborhoods, because it will not help renters, and cannot be effectively monitored. We know that Raul's track record & values will continue to make him a champion for immigrants & refugees in San Jos. Councilmember Becker shows a stark contrast to his opponent in terms of housing, supporting inclusive communities and a vision for what the City of Santa Clara can be. It remains to be seen how Mayor Sam Liccardos newly-established PAC, which reportedly raised more than $400,000 in a day, will influence the South Bays biggest races this year. The San Jose Chamber of Commerce, formerly known as the Silicon Valley Organization orSVO, previously endorsed and spent millions for business-friendly candidates until a racist campaign ad unraveled its embattled PAC. Andres Quintero voted to close down all libraries and voted to close down schools in the poorer neighborhood, including where he claims he came from, the Mayfair community. Interesting comment. Raul Peralez. He would be a transformative presence as the next Mayor of Santa Clara. As a strong champion of justice, equity & progressive policies, YIMBY Action values Ash Karlas well versed intersectional views of housing in relation to public health outcomes, transportation, racial justice, climate change and more. Is he looking at District 7 and District 3 and 5? Is Cindy Chavez shifting to the right in San Jose mayors race? Its time for her tomove on. Includes Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, Willow Glen, South San Jose, Morgan Hill, Davenport, Bonny Doon, Scotts Valley, Felton, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Monte Sereno, Cambrian Village, the Almaden Valley, and Coyote Valley. Daniel Davis, Donna Deegan report seven-figure net worths. Still, the preliminary accounts given by the campaigns of the top mayoral candidates signal a competitive race ahead with a lot of money available to be spent on mailers, signs, consultants and staff. @RaulPeralez. Plus, he doesnt live in d5. Mayor Lucas Ramirez has been a strong advocate for adding more housing in Mountain View. File photo. Copyright 2021 YIMBY Action (EIN 81-5140915), a 501(c)(4) organization. Seems like spotlight is questioning labor instead of having a unbiased article since Rolando wife sits on the board of this newspaper. Business PAC announces San Jose mayor, City Council endorsements, San Jose mayoral candidate Matt Mahan leads pack on fundraising, Former San Jose vice mayor enters crowded supervisor race, Staedler: Losing a leader should inspire us to do more in higher education workforce housing, San Jose budget could reallocate affordable housing funds, The Biz Beat: San Jose shop hoists piatas to an art form, Santa Clara County reentry center celebrates five years, San Joses largest school district scrambles for teachers, Vietnamese markets are leaving downtown San Jose, Longtime San Jose radio station set to be demolished, San Jose residents in fence fight with housing developer, UPDATE: San Jose abandons affordable housing preservation proposal. San Jose is not working with the current leadership. The powerful showing in our fundraising efforts shows the growing demand for greater common-sense from government at every level, Mahan told San Jos Spotlight. How much is raised is not intimidating, Ajlouny said. It gave open endorsements to District Attorney Jeff Rosen and public defender Sajid Khan in the countys district attorney race. Raul Peralez was a member of the San Jose City Council in California, representing District 3. Chavez will continue to fundraise toward a goal of $1 million by June. When Ajlouny was working on Reeds 2006 race, for instance, Chavez, who unsuccessfully ran against him then, raised considerably more money. Her top priorities are housing, transportation innovation, and sustainability. Voters will instead choose between Democrat Donna Deegan, former television news anchor, and Republican Daniel Davis, CEO of the Jax Chamber, for mayor. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); As San Joses mayoral race heats up, campaign fundraising is following suit with the four leading candidates collectively raising more than $1.4 million in one month. Raul announced last year, everyone knew he was just a place holder until Cindy could dust off her criminal tendencies. And were here to provide it. Davis, the fourth candidate in the race, votes with the citys business interests. Contributions to Mahans campaign averaged $548 per person, and he reported spending almost $48,000 on the race. Three councilmembersDev Davis, Matt Mahan and Raul Peralezand Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez are all vying for the job. Vote on election day: Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 16 at your specific designated polling place which you can find through the Duval County Precinct Finder tool. Here's what they said, Nate Monroe: While frontrunner Daniel Davis sunk, GOP longshot Al Ferraro shined, 5 takeaways from Jacksonville mayoral debate, Nate Monroe: Next Jacksonville mayor could feel squeeze with Jags stadium, jail relocation, Jacksonville mayoral candidates differ on best path for city's growth and development, Mayoral ad wars head to court as Daniel Davis sues 3 TV stations over 'defamatory' attack, Daniel Davis pledges to expand police force as he accepts Jacksonville sheriff's endorsement. This dollar amount definitely strengthens his credibility as a candidate.. As mayor, he would support policies like ministerial approval, more affordable housing, and tenant protections. J.R. Fruen is one of the few candidates to receive an early endorsement from South Bay YIMBY. We have every intention of voting for Council member Dev Davis because she is pro-business and pro-jobs for everyone. Justin is anti housing and against preserving Coyote.His votes have showed labor who he is.When Justin and Rolando bonilla sided with developers instead of flea market vendors everyone knew l. Both these commissioners refused to listen to the flea market vendors to give them more time to negotiate and went with the recommendation Eric the lobbyist gave them. Why am I not surprised Nora, the corrupted and bully, got endorsed. San Jos Spotlight is the citys first nonprofit, community-supported digital news organization. Mayor Ramirez received an early endorsement from both Mountain View YIMBY and South Bay YIMBY. Contributions are not tax-exempt. He has work for corrupted politicians. A website created by GoDaddy's Website Builder Website Builder Not to mention SB 9 and 10, which repealed single-family zoning throughout the state. Chappie Jones, Vice Mayor, City of San Jose, Sergio Jimenez, Councilmember, City of San Jose, Raul Peralez, Councilmember, City of San Jose, David Cohen, Councilmember, City of San Jose, Dev Davis, Councilmember, City of San Jose, Matt Mahan, Councilmember, City of San Jose, Judy Chirco, Vice Mayor, City of San Jose (ret. Sign up for updates on my campaign for Santa Clara County Supervisor! As a City of San Jose councilwoman, Sylvia Arenas has moved solutions forward to protect families from eviction, preserve our existing supply of affordable housing, and produce more of the housing that San Jose desperately needs. Linda LeZotte, Councilmember, City of San Jose (ret.) The news came as Peralezs campaign announced a new poll that showed him witha slight edge over Chavez. Planning Commissioner Rolando Bonillaalso a longtime friend to laborgot the cold shoulder in his race for the open District 5 council seat in East San Jose. Thats why Assemblymember Berman believes in supporting cities to build the homes their communities so desperately need. Peralez raised about $267,544 through contributions averaging $647 per person across 397 donors. We reserve the right to delete comments or ban users who engage in personal attacks, hate speech, excess profanity or make verifiably false statements. Our endorsed candidates are the most qualified and have values aligned with the labor movement, said Jean Cohen, the labor councils executive officer. Raul Arias, Republican. Its time for moderates (the majority) to make their voices heard. Mental health and the funding for mental health falls under the county and Matt should explain how he plans to fund his addiction and mental health treatment he is talking about. It announced its endorsements in January. It makes one wonder about the ethics of the SBLC. The two have had few instances to debate head-to-head, with only one scheduled televised debate ahead of the general election, but have disagreed on their approaches to crime, housing, development and social issues. In District 3, Raul Peralez shocked everyone with his first-place finish. This is your newsroom. She also opposes noncitizen voting rights because the policy paper is too broad. Nora endorsements are sell outs from people who owe her favors or she will omr after them pure fear is what I hear. Peralez did gain the endorsement of the San Jose Fraternal Order of Police. Retired Capt. The primary election in March had a low turnout for both sides of the political aisle with only 25% of registered voters submitting a ballot.