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Vote no on expanding
rent control in state

Proposition 33 is the third attempt by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in Los Angeles to impose stronger rent control in California.

Currently, we have statewide rent control. A majority of the large cities, like San Jose, have stricter rent controls. Proposition 33 is clearly one man’s agenda: His foundation has spent $64 million on the two prior elections and $40 million this time in an attempt to impose even more oppressive rent control. I can only imagine how much that $104 million could have helped AIDS victims.

This $104 million is primarily from a federal pharmacy program designed to help nonprofits stretch their money further to provide more health care services. Using well-intended money, designed to help others in need, for political reasons is a moral crime. Stop this nonsense by voting no on Proposition 33 and yes on Proposition 34.

John Worthing
Atherton

Elect Madison Nguyen
to Board of Supervisors

Accountability. Results.

Ask Madison Nguyen about her priorities and you will hear these two words immediately. Madison brings a fresh perspective on how Santa Clara County can succeed by both serving the people and being accountable to the people, all people, something that is sorely needed in our local government.

Madison has the advantage of having previously served on the San Jose City Council so she understands the importance of county-city partnership and accountability. Because of this knowledge, Madison will successfully hit the ground running.

Our Mayor Matt Mahan has placed his trust in Madison by endorsing her. I don’t worry about “reckless spending” and giveaways with Madison Nguyen; I know she will cast votes based on common sense and what is right for all people. Madison has my vote, I hope she has yours too.

Tina Morrill
San Jose

Liccardo has experience
needed for Congress

We need leaders who not only understand local issues but have the experience and foresight to address bigger challenges facing our nation. That’s why I hope you’ll join me in supporting Sam Liccardo for Congress.

As mayor of San Jose, Sam held utilities accountable by launching San Jose Clean Energy, which provided cleaner, cheaper power. He understands that we can protect the environment and provide lower rates.

From my discussions with Sam, his vision isn’t just local. Our local economy and quality of life depend on national and international issues. As a big-city mayor who has led other mayors to tackle common problems, Sam understands the need to think on a higher level. His experience lobbying in Washington proves he has the vision and capability to represent us effectively in Congress.

Sam is the leader we need to protect our future, both economically and environmentally.

Rob Rennie
Los Gatos

Voting for Trump is
voting against vets

Twice a year, on Memorial Day and Veterans Day, Americans profess gratitude to their veterans and the fallen.

The rest of the year …

Six times a Vietnam War draft dodger has run for president (Bill Clinton twice, George W. Bush twice, Donald Trump twice) and five times has been elected. Two of these “victories” were over Vietnam veterans (Al Gore and John Kerry).

Trump is running again for president. Trump considers all veterans, not just the fallen, to be “losers” and “suckers.” He mocks Gold Star mothers, disrespects POWs, desecrates the hallowed ground at Arlington, and doesn’t want to be seen with the disabled.

And Trump may win election this year. America once again will show how it really feels about veterans.

John Cormode
Mountain View

Electoral College keeps
us from one-party rule

Re: “Is America lurching toward secession?” (Page A7, Oct. 1).

Michelle Goldberg supports UC Berkeley Dean Erwin Chemerinsky’s long-time efforts to better enable large Democrat states to elect our presidents.

At the time of our founding the state of New York’s much larger population would have elected every president. Today, but for the Electoral College a combination of New York, California and a few other large Democratic states could determine the outcome of every presidential election and turn us into a typically corrupt one-party federal government.

Ed Kahl
Woodside

Biden is economic
winner for the U.S.

Re: “Trump and Vance will set nation on right track” (Page A6, Sept. 26).

Irene McGovern complains about gaslighting by Democrats over Kamala Harris’ qualifications, while ignoring Harris’ 30 years of government experience, as a prosecutor, state attorney general, U.S. senator and vice president.