Sam Liccardo

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

ICYMI: I delivered the 2020 State of the City address in Dec, where I discussed SJ's perseverance amid a challenging year. The boundless hearts & creative spirits of San Joséans have enabled us to endure, adapt, & innovate—leading a badly ailing nation on a path of healing. — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

@medinaes The city and County have leased motels to move 1071 unhoused residents in since March; the add’l dollars will help us expand that program. Separately, we’ve collectively moved 1633 residents into permanent housing, and 2355 into congregate shelter in that time. More work to do. — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

@FlyingPhaser913 Yes, median home price is $433k in Austin, but consider that these companies are adding employees in my San José—they’re only moving the HQ admin staff and executives. There are other factors too—it’s not just the housing, and we have to be honest about all of it — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

@Th3Jareth I’m a “real estate lawyer”? That’s a doozy....I know it’s social media, but the truth still matters to many of us. — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

@lust4lernin No question that affordable housing crisis is a driver, and yes, local decisions driven by nimby- and anti-growth interests are key source of problem. Yet state regs are challenging part of problem as well-CEQA, Calif building codes, etc are driving up costs & delays of housing — PolitiTweet.org

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This will be a tremendous relief for our collective efforts to bring more of our neighbors in from the cold. — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

The lesson for our friends in the state legislature: companies continue to want to employ our high-skill talent, but they don't want to subject themselves to California's taxes or regulations. Most importantly, they don't have to. (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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The pattern from two Silicon Valley long-standing companies, @HPE_APAC & @AlignTechInc, is instructive: both employers are investing in expansions of their San José technology-skilled workforce while deciding to move their headquarters & top administrative staff out of CA. (1/2) https://t.co/HsftzLBEMs — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

A leader I admire very much, Fr. @kevinobriensj delivered this eloquent and uplifting sermon in the mass that @POTUS @JoeBiden & @DrBiden attended with other national leaders immediately before taking The oath of office. It’s worth a read: https://t.co/1iEGA5bBQt — PolitiTweet.org

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@bobby21g @MattMahanSJ @sanjoseculture Yes, there is a Mayor's Budget Town hall meeting scheduled for February 11th. - Team Liccardo — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

@Janie57156928 @chubaoyolu @CityofSanJose Happy to do so, but the City doesn’t get any of the vaccine supply, not have any authority over that process. The County does, but they need more vaccine—supplies are still too slow — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

Bravo @kharasz7, and thank you for your great work— we’ve taken giant steps forward in getting so many of our neighbors houses under your leadership. — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

Today’s update focuses on SCC’s vaccine distribution (https://t.co/TD5L5v5g98) & how you can access the vaccine dashboard for updates (https://t.co/045dG7XyN0). Plus, I’ll dive into the call for blood donors & the upcoming Police Chief Candidate Forum. https://t.co/BAmDufRI43 — PolitiTweet.org

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Great to meet artist (and molecular biologist) @chubaoyolu ,whose tremendous tribute to the late Justice Ginsburg (“I dissent”) has received a lot of attention since its recent unveiling in the @CityofSanJose skyline https://t.co/W3CmczcMc5 — PolitiTweet.org

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@RealCandaceO Because a bunch of hoodlums invaded the Capitol the week before and several people died. Why is it so hard for right-wing media to appreciate the need for security at the Inauguration under those circumstances? — PolitiTweet.org

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@JozeyWalez @NBCNewsTHINK I’ve recited several of his statements in the op-Ed. And while several pleaded with him to call off the invasion, he declined to issue any statements for several hours. — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

LIVE NOW: Today, I am at @RedCrossNorCal donating blood. As the pandemic continues, blood donations remain essential to ensuring the health of those in our community. To learn about donating, visit the Red Cross: https://t.co/qcQFdcavu7 https://t.co/a6052r6xlh — PolitiTweet.org

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@JozeyWalez @NBCNewsTHINK What is the motivation of Republican leaders like Rep. Cheney and Sen. McConnell for admitting that Trump incited the insurgency? Maybe you should check your own sources? https://t.co/8QoaAUWYCs — PolitiTweet.org

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@DHarp420 @NBCNewsTHINK Uh, actually, it’s not an exclusively Democratic notion that Trump incited the riot — First there was Rep. Cheney (cited in my op-ed), and then came this: https://t.co/8QoaAUWYCs — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @IlhanMN: Elections have consequences. Biden within hours of taking the oath of office was able to: revoke Muslim ban, rejoin Paris Cl… — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

Today, @POTUS rejoined the #ParisAgreement in an effort to tackle the climate crisis. San José is proud to join over 1,600 U.S. cities, states, tribes, businesses & more calling for a national mobilization on climate action and clean recovery. Join us: https://t.co/tZ6xbFtmif https://t.co/DgSgxSEA7o — PolitiTweet.org

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@SparkyHarlan @sjcityhousing @SylviaArenas @Sergio4D2 @CM_Magdalena Sparky, thanks. We encouraged our GP task force to analyze upzoning in many SF neighborhoods near transit and commercial areas, and they’re returning to Council with a recommendation we’ll evaluate soon. We’ve also streamlined ADU permitting and approvals — PolitiTweet.org

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@SparkyHarlan Sparky, since I led a change in the ordinance in 2016, San Jose’s minimum wage increases automatically via cola, and is $15.45 / hr this year — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

I’m little prouder as an American and a Californian to have heard the lyrical, wise, and inspiring words of @TheAmandaGorman on #InaugurationDay — ICYMI: https://t.co/26QsX1bhZZ — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

@awhyte253 Anthony, he was impeached, but not convicted—the same as Johnson and Clinton. Impeachment happens in the House, trial and conviction in the Senate. And no, five justices concurred in a 1982 decision that immunity does not extend to criminal matters, and certainly not post-term — PolitiTweet.org

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@sheapottery @raulperalez1 I’m told there are no private events —police have been using the Arena for other purposes — PolitiTweet.org

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@sheapottery @raulperalez1 I don’t know. I’ll find out — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

God bless President Biden and Vice President Harris, and all of us in this historic endeavor. — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

The rest is up to all of us—to do the hard work of supporting their leadership, and rebuilding our troubled nation in these difficult times.  Let's celebrate this moment to exhale, to unite, and summon our common strength to overcome what still awaits us.  (2/3) — PolitiTweet.org

Sam Liccardo @sliccardo

In the depths of our crisis, it can be tempting--and perilous--to believe we're inaugurating a savior today.  The Constitution doesn't entitle us to saviors, though--only to people who muster their best ideas, energy, and spirit to lead.  (1/3) https://t.co/5cQLUcm55Z — PolitiTweet.org