Councilmember Pam Foley: Why I support Joe Lopez for City Council
I am proud to endorse Joe Lopez, who served his community with distinction for 35 years as a Sheriff’s Sergeant, excelling in roles such as detective and hostage negotiator. Beyond his law enforcement career, Joe has dedicated tirelessly to his community through nonprofits, the civil grand jury, and numerous other civic activities, always with integrity, […]
Joe Lopez is the Leader District 2 Needs
My name is Rosamaria Hernandez. For many years I have been an active member with the National Latino Peace Officers Association alongside Joe Lopez, who is running for the San Jose City Council. During our time at the NLPOA, I have seen Joe work with and mentor many young officers – even helping students pursue […]
Response to Attacks: A Letter from Terry Lopez
I have known my husband Joe Lopez since we met as teenagers, when both of our families were farmworkers. We’ve raised a family together and built a life together and I know Joe Lopez in a way that nobody else ever will. I was outraged and disgusted when I received a mailer from Pamela Campos’ […]
San Jose Spotlight: Lopez: Prop. 36 saves lives and protects communities by requiring treatment for deadly addictions
This article was originally published in the San Jose Spotlight By Joe Lopez As a 35-year veteran of law enforcement I know both the healing power of substance abuse treatment and the danger of releasing those from jail or prison whose untreated addictions drive them to hurt themselves and others with alarming regularity. California once […]
San José Spotlight: Election 2024: Retired sheriff’s deputy seeks San Jose D2 seat
This article was originally published in San José Spotlight Joe Lopez said he was thrust into the world of public service when he became one of the first bilingual hostage negotiators for the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, an experience enhancing the decades-long law enforcement career that sparked his interest in city government. A retired deputy, Lopez, […]
Jail Diversion Program in Our Community Postponed (For Now)
Friends, I wanted to make sure that you saw this important update from the Mercury News about the county’s proposal to buy up the tiny homes community on Monterey and Bernal and replace it with a jail diversion program that could place dangerous offenders in our community – near schools and local shopping centers. The […]
Mercury News: Community uproar forces delay of county’s plan to transform San Jose tiny home site into jail diversion
This article was originally published in the Mercury News A Santa Clara County plan to buy San Jose-owned interim housing sites near Bernal and Monterey roads for a jail diversion program has run into intense backlash from nearby residents, prompting city officials to temporarily delay the $8 million sale. City officials have removed the purchase […]
San José D2 Candidate Joe Lopez Condemns County’s Purchase of Tiny Homes for Jail Diversion Program
Joe Lopez, Candidate for San José City Council District 2, Condemns Santa Clara County’s Deceptive Actions Regarding Bernal/Monterey Tiny Homes Sale “District 2 is already home to more than its fair share of shelters – it’s time for the County and other cities to step up and do their fair share too,” says Lopez. San […]
Mercury News Endorses Joe Lopez for San Jose City Council District 2
This article was originally published in the Mercury News. Read the full article here. Incumbent Sergio Jimenez, completing a second consecutive term representing District 2 in South San Jose, is barred by the city’s term limits law from seeking reelection. Four candidates are vying to fill the seat. The standout is Joe Lopez, a retired […]