Why I Vote…
Why I vote…
I vote because we *are* our leaders and we must chose wisely.
@sccvote #sccvote #everyvotecounts #whyIvote #santaclaracounty
Why I vote…
I vote because we *are* our leaders and we must chose wisely.
@sccvote #sccvote #everyvotecounts #whyIvote #santaclaracounty
I was planning to let Joan Didion’s demise pass without comment. Then… As I close out the year with my annual ritual of finishing some of the many books I’m reading, I found passages in Ralph Keyes’ book, The Courage to Write, assessing and praising… Read More »One reason she writes
The boxing nun and the burned flag made me smile. Something in the news got me digging around in my office in my box labeled “Matt” and I came across them both at the top of the remnants of Matt’s life. My friend, mentor (and… Read More »Remembering Matt – at 25 and 40 years
Soon after I was sworn in on Sunnyvale City Council in 2017, the nation was still in shock at outcome of the national presidential elections. On January 27, 2017, I received a poem in an email addressed to the Council members from a Sunnyvale resident,… Read More »Hometown Racists
Yes, I have some exciting life news to share — earlier this year, I began work on a book with the working title of Virtuous Corportation with a goal of publishing it later this winter. It’s been a goal of mine to work on a book, and… Read More »I’m writing a book!
Our fabulous progress on the campaign over the last several days fills me with gratitude and amazement! More is coming! Over the next several weeks we will be hosting online conversations around areas important to all of us. Sign up for updates in the form… Read More »Campaign Updates
Dear friends and Sunnyvale neighbors, Thank you for allowing me to serve as your council member these past four years. It has been an honor to ensure that the families of our city thrive. Our City continues to provide the opportunities and services our residents… Read More »Announcement: Nancy Smith for Mayor
At the special meeting of the Sunnyvale City Council on March 17th, we agreed to help Sunnyvale Community services with an emergency grant of $250,000 for one or more of the following: Rental Assistance (current, arrears) Deposit Assistance (Relocations) City Utilities PG&E Motel Stays (up… Read More »COVID-19 Update from City Council Meeting
Since social distancing can lead to feelings of social isolation, I’m hoping to staying in touch. Here is what I plan to do: Stay logged in to my personal meeting room at Zoom so people with the ID can drop in anytime – ask me… Read More »Keeping in touch!
UPDATE; The City Council called a special meeting for 6:30 PM tomorrow to begin to address the special needs in our community due to the COVID-19, including consideration of a proposed emergency assistance agreement with Sunnyvale Community Services and to give the City Manager authority… Read More »City Council Calls Special Meeting To Address COVID-19 Response Tomorrow, March 17