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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
Chancellor, San Jose – Evergreen Community College District
Dr. Byron D. Clift Breland
Column contributed first Wednesday 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
Estremera: Valley Water making progress on important projects
For decades, Valley Water has been committed to helping keep communities safe by reducing flood risks in Santa Clara County. Our flood protection projects and programs balance environmental stewardship and urban demands with the needs of the community. This year, we’re enthusiastic about the progress of two important projects that will help protect the communities...
Ahi: Living and working in the same city is harder than it seems
Many cities aspire to create a thriving community in which residents will not only choose to live, but to work within as well. However, current statistics may reveal how and why some cities are thriving in this aspect, while others face a steeper challenge. The current national average of individuals residing and working within the...
Hanleigh: Khamis’ affordable housing study is on the money
We commend Johnny Khamis, and the supportive council members, for the challenging and sensible question as to the true cost of affordable housing when developed by public vs. private means. What no one, to my knowledge, has ever asked is to take into account the huge costs of salaries, overhead, grants and other infrastructure needs...
