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 […]