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San Jose Ordered To Divulge Missing Details About Withheld Records
The city revealed it’s withholding more than 300 records but refused to divulge the senders, receivers or even the general subject matter.

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The city revealed it’s withholding more than 300 records but refused to divulge the senders, receivers or even the general subject matter.

A California legislator is questioning whether San Jose is wasting millions of dollars in state and federal monies.
Councilmembers debated who should be permitted to use the site once it opens in January.
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The city’s mishandling of the public records request prompted angry emails from Vice Mayor Montano and City Attorney Madnawat.
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The city still owes roughly $413 million as of Nov. 1, having paid off about $355 million.
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A call to censure Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor set off heated arguments and sent accusations flying.
The report is damning.
The team has spent nearly $3.8 million supporting or opposing candidates in this year’s contests.