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A debate on Measure B for the November 4 ballot took place at Hoover Middle School’s auditorium in San Jose.

Representing the Yes side was Bob Hines, Vice President General Counsel & Energy Director, Silicon Valley Leadership Group

Representing the No side was Greg Perry, former member of the VTA’s Board of Directors and past Mountain View Vice Mayor.

Note that the debate began 15 minutes late as Mr. Perry was taking the bus (the 522 Rapid from San Jose’s Diridon train station) but was late.

The debate is over one (1) hour long.  Enjoy.

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) General Manager Michael Burns spoke to La Raza Roundtable at their August 29 meeting in East San Jose. SCVTARU covered the speech and attendees’ questions and comments.

Former San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales was also at the meeting, as was San Jose Vice Mayor Dave Cortese and San Jose City Councilmember Sam Liccardo. Liccardo currently sits on the VTA’s Board of Directors while Cortese serves as an alternate.

Highlights include Burns’ speech and questions regarding any additional sales taxes for BART, as well as concerns about the lack of status on when light rail was going to be built in East San Jose.

Total time of the speech is 40 minutes.  Enjoy.

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