Mercury News: 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 charges By Mercury News Editorial Board With budget shortfalls projected over the next couple of years, San Jose needs leaders who can unify behind pragmatic and cost-effective approaches to the city’s major challenges. For the past two years, the City […]
Mercury News: Quevedo says his neighborhood, city hall experiences will deliver results faster for San Jose
The deputy chief of staff to the mayor is looking for a larger role in driving change This article was originally published in the Mercury News As Matthew Quevedo was walking with his 8-year-old son in downtown San Jose, he paused to reflect on a question his child asked as they encountered a homeless resident […]
Meet the candidates running for District 3 San Jose City Council
This article was originally published by the San Jose Spotlight San Jose voters living downtown will decide in April who they want to represent them on the City Council for the next two years. Seven candidates are running for the District 3 seat, including San Jose Planning Commission Chair Anthony Tordillos, Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley […]
San Jose Inside: Seven Candidates Begin Race for San Jose District 3 Council Seat
This article was originally published in San Jose Inside An abbreviated 12-week campaign for the vacant San Jose City Council District 3 seat began this week. The City Clerk’s Office reported that while 13 people pulled nomination papers for the April 8 special election, five failed to submit the paperwork by last Friday’s deadline, and […]
San Jose Spotlight: San Jose mayor backs deputy chief of staff for District 3
This article was originally published in the San Jose Spotlight. A high-ranking official in the San Jose mayor’s office has plans to run for City Council — and he’s got his boss’s backing. Mayor Matt Mahan stood in support of Matthew Quevedo, his deputy chief of staff, as he announced his candidacy for the open District 3 […]