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 [email protected].
Columnists
Chief Operating Officer, Destination: Home
Ray Bramson
Column contributed second Monday of every month
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
Featuring voices of formerly homeless residents
In Your Backyard
Column contributed third Thursday of every month
Chief Executive Officer, Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS
Neil Collins
Column contributed fourth Thursday of every month
Opinion
Armaline, Gonzalez-Duncan, Alvarez, Kohli: Why redistricting matters
In the coming months, our city will undertake the once-a-decade process of redistricting our City Council districts. This process is critical to ensuring that all of our communities and neighborhoods have a fair and equitable voice in local government, and can have a significant impact on the power of a vote. We must ensure our...
Lombard: Businesses need gig workers, lawsuit protection to stay afloat
There is no way around it — California’s Assembly Bill 5 has been a disaster for our state. The so-called “gig economy” legislation passed last year has been a short-sighted and dangerous attack on nearly 10 percent of our state’s workforce. What’s worse, businesses continue to be attacked on all sides from attorneys looking to...
Cortese: Day on the Bay goes virtual with boat tour of wetlands
For 10 years, I have been privileged to bring diverse groups of residents together on a sunny autumn day to connect with vital resources, enjoy local entertainment and fun activities, ride in kayaks, pick out pumpkins and savor free food at Alviso Marina County Park. As with many traditional and annual events, the Day on...
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