Rod Diridon Sr. Hailed by Santa Clara County as ‘Father of Modern Transit’
The Santa Clara County legend is best known for spearheading the first half-cent sales tax and VTA light rail.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan both oppose a 5% one-time tax on the state’s 200-plus billionaires, a proposed ballot initiative that is supported by all other Democratic gubernatorial candidates.
