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Supervisor race pits Abe-Koga against Saratoga's King
Mountain View City Council member Margaret Abe-Koga declared her candidacy for county supervisor on Wednesday, setting up a duel with former Saratoga mayor Kathleen King -- if... |
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on Sep 30, 2011 at 3:46 pm by Steve , a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood |
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Newcomers vie for seat on council
A week into the City Council election nomination period six potential candidates have pulled papers to enter the November 2012 race, including two who are relatively new to th... |
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on Aug 3, 2012 at 8:12 pm by Jim Neal, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Five running for three seats in school board race
The Mountain View Whisman School District is poised to hold its first contested election since 2004, with five contenders for three open seats on the district's board of trust... |
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on Oct 13, 2012 at 7:19 pm by Kathy Swartz, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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League of Voters MVWSD candidate endorsement?
And here I thought the League of Women Voters was impartial: "The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidate...". But in the MVWSD Board race I gues... |
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on Sep 10, 2012 at 2:46 pm by Steven Nelson, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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Online Voter Registration-A Bad Idea
09/12/2011
Howdy,
Recently I was contacted by a super-group of concerned citizens about California Senate Bill 397 (Yee). The bill would enable online voter registratio... |
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on Sep 13, 2011 at 12:08 am by Alan Whitehorn, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood |
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Simitian's red-light-camera bill vetoed
A proposal by Sen. Joe Simitian to set new restrictions on red-light cameras hit the wall Thursday when Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed it.
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on Oct 12, 2011 at 3:34 pm by HenryH, a resident of another community |
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Plan to pay for high-speed rail draws fresh scrutiny
The California High-Speed Rail Authority's new business plan, which shows the price tag of the controversial project nearly tripling from initial estimates, is drawing a fresh... |
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on Dec 1, 2011 at 12:28 pm by Observer, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Council OKs new garbage contract
While competitors were knocking on the city's door, the City Council gave long time garbage hauler Recology Mountain View another eight years on Tuesday, unanimously approving... |
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on Sep 25, 2012 at 3:17 pm by Andrew, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood |
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School board candidate's advertorial snafu
A candidate running for the local elementary and middle school district's board of trustees said he thought he was being truthful when he claimed in a political advertisement ... |
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on Nov 3, 2012 at 8:58 am by Steven Nelson, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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It's official: Jeff Rosen wins DA race
Jeff Rosen's victory over Dolores Carr in Santa Clara County's razor-thin race for district attorney became official Friday afternoon when the updated election results showed ... |
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on Jun 15, 2010 at 12:31 pm by Concerned mother, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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New law requires carbon monoxide detectors
Local fire officials are spreading the word about a new California law requiring carbon monoxide detectors to be placed in single-family homes.
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on Aug 31, 2011 at 11:36 pm by Beuttey, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood |
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Voters Guide: Three elected officials vie for 5th District supervisor seat
California State Sen. Joe Simitian is the 800-pound gorilla in this November's three-way race to represent northern Santa Clara County on the Board of Supervisors.
Read the f... |
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on May 25, 2012 at 6:26 pm by Neighbor Next Door , a resident of another community |
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Editorial: Five in running for two Superior Court seats
Along with the more publicized races for state legislative offices and county supervisor, voters also will elect two Superior Court judges when they go to the polls June 5.
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on May 26, 2012 at 11:44 am by S Nelson, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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Kasperzak, Inks named mayor, vice mayor
The City Council's senior member, Mike Kasperzak, took the center of the council dais Tuesday after his colleagues followed tradition and unanimously elected him as mayor.
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on Jan 5, 2012 at 3:41 pm by The Him, a resident of the Jackson Park neighborhood |
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Voters Guide: June's primary is a whole new ballgame
When voters go to the polls June 5, they'll be voting in a primary election unlike any in recent history. Related stories:
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on May 25, 2012 at 12:42 am by Neighbor Next Door, a resident of another community |
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New Mayor's Award may be here to stay
After two years of not having a mayor's award, Mayor Jac Siegel has resurrected it and is seeking nominations for outstanding people, groups and businesses in the city that de... |
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on Sep 12, 2011 at 2:43 pm by gcoladon, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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School districts welcome Prop. 30
Superintendents from both Mountain View school districts are welcoming the passage of Proposition 30, even as they acknowledge that the new legislation won't change all that m... |
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on Dec 5, 2012 at 3:18 pm by steve, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Three elected officials vie for 5th District supervisor seat
California State Sen. Joe Simitian is the 800-pound gorilla in this November's three-way race to represent northern Santa Clara County on the Board of Supervisors.
Read the f... |
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on Jun 3, 2012 at 10:45 pm by Neighbor Next Door, a resident of another community |
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Voter Guide: Five running for hospital district board
Three challengers -- Dennis Chiu, Bill James and Julia Miller -- are competing with incumbent El Camino Hospital District board members Wes Alles and John Zoglin in the first ... |
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on Oct 22, 2012 at 11:45 am by Jay, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
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New blood for hospital district board
Two newcomers and two incumbents will run this November in an election to choose three members of the El Camino Hospital District's board of directors.
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on Oct 17, 2012 at 9:06 am by Jacques De Jager, a resident of another community |
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Taxpayer group threatens to sue water district
The Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association is threatening to sue the Santa Clara Valley Water District for violating the Brown Act -- a charge that a representative from the pub... |
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on Sep 5, 2012 at 2:30 pm by the_punnisher, a resident of the Whisman Station neighborhood |
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Council to vote on 193 apartments
A 193-unit apartment building could soon spring up on El Camino Real just west of San Antonio Road if the City Council approves the project Tuesday night.
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on Jun 29, 2012 at 10:40 am by Kman, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
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John Inks in line for mayor
If all goes according to tradition, council member John Inks will be appointed mayor of Mountain View on Jan. 8, and Chris Clark will not only be sworn in as a council member,... |
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on Jan 9, 2013 at 4:03 pm by Political Insider, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Simitian easily prevails in three-way county race
With nearly 58 percent of the vote, State Sen. Joe Simitian easily prevailed in the three-way race to represent northern Santa Clara County on the Board of Supervisors, avoidi... |
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on Jun 7, 2012 at 3:41 pm by Otto Maddox, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
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No story re: Mayor and Vice Mayor elections online?
Last night, City Council voted in a new mayor and vice mayor, yet there is no mention of it on the Voice's webpage. I'm "sure" it will be in the print version when it comes o... |
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on Jan 4, 2012 at 4:10 pm by GSB, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
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