Column contributed first Monday of every month
Columns
Journalists know a little bit about a lot of topics.
But we don’t know it all. And we certainly aren’t subject matter experts on some of the topics that matter most to you — education, housing, homelessness, development, immigration and the environment.
That’s why we’ve called on a team of experts to write regular columns on these important issues. Our San José Spotlight columnists are prominent industry experts and leaders in their respective fields. Every week, they’ll share inside information, insights on trends and patterns and a deep understanding of the issues.
We’ll feature new columns every Monday, as we work to expand the topic areas. Know an expert who might be a good fit to write a regular column? Email ideas and suggestions to ramona@sanjosespotlight.com.
Columnists
Superintendent, East Side Union High School District
Chris Funk
Column contributed third Monday of every month
Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute
Karen E. Philbrick
Column contributed first Thursday of every month
Opinion
Breland: SJECCD supports undocumented student week of action
The San Jose – Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) is committed to the proposition that quality, affordable higher education, job training and career development opportunities should be available and accessible to every individual and family in California, regardless of ethnicity, religion, national origin, immigration status, age, gender or socioeconomic status. As such, our board of...
Gerston: David takes on Goliath on air pollution, but will he win?
The battle between California and the Trump administration reached a crescendo of sorts last month, with the outcome very much in “the air.” The president instructed the Environmental Protection Administration Agency (EPA) to revoke California’s long-standing ability to set automobile emissions standards that are firmer than federal rules. If the new direction of the Trump...
Gilman: Time for transparency on San Jose Unified’s employee housing initiative
On Sept. 10, San Jose Unified School District (SJUSD) emailed constituents notifying them of a Board of Education Special Session on Sept. 23 at San Jose High School. The board will consider conducting an in-depth analysis for employee housing at four locations — Parking Lot 9 at SJUSD Offices, River Glen K8 School, Second Start-Pine...
