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Editorial: Voters should reject San Jose Unified’s latest tax measure

San Jose Unified School District school buses parked at the start of the pandemic in 2020. The district is seeking renewal of its parcel tax. Voters should step back from the pressure tactics and examine the facts.
Measure A is a politically manipulative, last-minute attempt to squeeze taxpayers for money the district shouldn’t need
San Jose Unified School District school buses parked at the start of the pandemic in 2020. The district is seeking renewal of its parcel tax. Voters should step back from the pressure tactics and examine the facts.
A drone view of Oakland City Hall in downtown Oakland. Before approving a new tax, voters should be shown how it would contribute to a viable plan to balance the city budget.

Editorial: Oakland’s Measure A would duplicate taxes residents already pay

Voters in April 15 special election should reject sales tax increase to 10.75%, the highest...
Voters cast their ballots for the 2022 California Primary Election at the Monterey County Elections Office in Salinas on Tuesday, June, 7, 2022. (Tess Kenny/Monterey Herald)

Our Bay Area endorsements for 2025 special election ballots

Mercury News and East Bay Times editorial board recommendations for Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara...
Matthew Quevedo is articulate, well-versed in city issues, ready to step in without a learning curve and aligned with Mayor Matt Mahan’s agenda.

Editorial: In San Jose special election, Matthew Quevedo is best City Council pick

April 8 election prompted by resignation of Omar Torres, who was arrested on child molestation...
Sheriff Christina Corpus’ two-year tenure has been plagued by dishonesty, conflicts of interest and her creation of a retaliatory and abusive work environment.

Editorial: Remove Sheriff Christina Corpus through recall, not through Measure A power grab

Reversing San Mateo County election should be done directly by voters or through legal action...
Venus Johnson, chief deputy attorney general, brings unique management and leadership background that makes her the best candidate to repair the badly fractured Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.   

Editorial: Venus Johnson best pick to replace recalled DA Pamela Price

Alameda County residents deserve a district attorney who will bring even-handed justice that has been...
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Editorial: Dublin should have been up front about term-limit ballot measure

Voters should reject Measure JJ. It fails to make clear that this would be an...
Third grade teacher Kirsten Burrus, center, works with students during the first day of instruction at Twin Creeks Elementary School on Aug. 10, 2022. The San Ramon Valley Unified School District is one of 11 South and East Bay districts with parcel taxes on Tuesday’s ballot.

Editorial: Voters should approve these three school parcel taxes

Eleven districts in the South and East Bay have placed measures on Tuesday’s ballot. Here's...
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