When a divided San Jose City Council decided in December to appoint rather than hold an election to fill two vacant seats in 2023, they pledged the process would be 'transparent.' 

Chris Peacock was so upset about a colleague’s open critique of the city’s top elected official that he stepped down as vice chair.

The initiative would empower the IPA, expand the Planning Commission and provide a flexible redistricting timeline if census results are late.

Proponents of the Fair Election Initiative failed to gather enough valid signatures to qualify the measure for the November ballot.

The SVO president slammed the ROV as exceptionally inept, and called for the DA to investigate “improprieties” under Shannon Bushey’s watch.

With no other options, financial advisor Vinh Do says he’ll explore the possibility of running a write-in campaign. 

Toni Taber—whose office recently drew criticism for bizarre redactions—acknowledged the mistake, which she blamed on being rushed.

Since this news organization flagged the issue, City Clerk Toni Taber’s office has relaxed its grip on the digital Sharpie.

As San Jose’s elected leaders quibble about equity in the city’s budget, another test of their fidelity to the principle is on the horizon.

An anonymous complaint accuses a landlord organization of trying to influence public policy in San Jose without registering as a lobbyist.

San Jose adopted new rules this week that require lobbyists to file reports more often, but with fewer accountability measures in place.

In a bit to improve transparency, San Jose will consider increasing the frequency of its lobbying reports.

An audit of the City Clerk's Office found lapses in statutory obligations and issued 20 recommendations on how to get things back in order.

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo joined labor leaders to tout the measure as a fix for the city’s short-staffed police force.

San Jose’s Ethics Commission dismissed charges against 20 candidates and City Council members who unwittingly broke local election laws.

San Jose’s Ethics Commission has launched an investigation into dozens of elected leaders and candidates who flouted local election law.