Lan DiepBriefing: When San José Elects Its MayorThis week San José City Council declined to move the mayoral election to the same cycle as the presidential election. At present…4 min read·Apr 19, 2019----
Lan DiepBriefing: Open Audit RecommendationsThe work of government is gradual, and one need only look at the City Auditor’s report this month entitled Status of Open Audit…4 min read·Mar 30, 2019----
Lan DiepBriefing: Expect Improvements To Your Neighborhood Roads SoonWith any luck, San José drivers will see innumerable orange signs this summer as road repairs get underway. The city has 2,434 miles of…3 min read·Mar 15, 2019----
Lan DiepBriefing: Raising the Downtown Skyline…are the health of the airport and the health of the city’s core in conflict?3 min read·Mar 4, 2019----
Lan DiepBriefing: Commercial Linkage FeesEverybody knows there is a housing crisis in the Bay Area. There is not enough housing available to meet the demand of the population, so…4 min read·Sep 29, 2018----
Lan DiepBriefing: Vehicle AbatementCalifornia state law empowers cities to tow vehicles that have been parked on public roads for over 72 hours. It does not however, require…3 min read·Sep 11, 2018----
Lan DiepBriefing: Airplane NoiseThe airport industry standard dictates that an airport gate should facilitate an average of seven flights per day. Yet the continued growth…3 min read·Aug 28, 2018----
Lan DiepBriefing: Funding City Street MaintenanceThe condition of our roads is one of the top complaints residents make to the City Council. Elected officials are aware of the problem, but…4 min read·Aug 25, 2018----
Lan DiepJanuary 24, 2017Council Meeting Agenda Item 3.8: Resolution Reaffirming Prior Recognition of the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the Official Flag…4 min read·Jan 25, 2017----
