Letters to the Editor
Letter From Michael VanAuker
I find it fascinating that the council decided that an issue brought by civil rights groups, brought up more than a “year ago”, is a “real complex issue,” according to Pat Kolstad, giving them cause...
Letter From Lidia Blair
I would like to take this opportunity to let everyone know about my admiration for the hard-working people in the 49ers Community Relations Department. I am a fan of the 49ers not only because of...
Letter From Ken McAlister
I just finished your article under “Milestones,” and as usual, I completely agree with your warning about the demise of any society that succumbs to the demands of the greedy. It has been said that...
Letter From David Kline
Refreshing to read, “Let the kids jump in puddles . . . catch raindrops on their tongue” in Margaret Lavin’s article, occupying space usually reserved for a millstone editorial. Her faith in the weather is...
Letter From Larry Rinzel
Santa Clara has approximately 116,000 people (Wikipedia US 2010 Census; 25,000 under 18). If these numbers are correct, and if the 91,000 adults pay for their “fair share” of the $850,000,000.00 loan, they will each...
Letter From Rich Solis
It amazes me just how gullible people are. Ground has been broken and the DDA has not been finalized, no details on financing for a project that will cost over a billion dollars when it’s...
Letter From Virginia Ronchetti
I have been a fan of the 49ers football team for years but I do feel that the city needs to take a look around. I walk on this street five days a week. There...
Letter From Patty Atherton
The opposition tried to get a referendum, which was ruled illegal in the California Election code. Now, that didn’t work, so let’s try and recall the Mayor & Council. The Council/Staff have been transparent throughout...
Letter From Peggy Parkin
Jamie Mathews is an honorable, well-respected, sincere, approachable, ‘hands on’ professional leader as Mayor; our City Council/City Staff members are extraordinary as well. They are well educated, dedicated to their work for the welfare of...
Letter From Kirk Everett
A hearty congratulations to City of Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews and San Francisco 49ers President Jed York for leading the stadium dream into reality. With the unprecedented final funding approval by the NFL, Santa...