Full text of San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed’s 2010 State of the City Address, delivered February 18, 2010 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California.

There are many things that must be done to change the ethical culture in City Hall.  The mayor alone cannot make the changes necessary.  It will take a collaborative effort between the mayor, the council and the professional staff. 

By Guest Blogger Chuck Reed

The official City response to the Grand Jury Report on the Norcal garbage contract needs a lot of work before the Council approves it.  The initial draft is too long on denial and too short on facts.

By Guest Blogger Chuck Reed

Do the Mayor and City Councilmembers have a duty to disclose material facts to each other and to the public when decisions are being made? 

By Chuck Reed, Guest Blogger

I started trying to make San Jose a great place to live, work and raise a family over 25 years ago but today we face problems that threaten our success.  Some things are broken and must be fixed.  That’s why I am focusing my campaign for Mayor on Honesty, Fiscal Responsibility and Open Government.