Re: Fw: SBPA May 2021 Newsletter

[Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

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 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Tue, 11 May 2021 22:42:53 +0000 (UTC)
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 > |  SBPA May 2021 Newsletter
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 > |   Ca Law Enforcement Accountability Reform Act (CLEAR Act) SUMMARY 
 > of AB 655: Known as the Ca Law Enforcement Accountability Reform Act (
 > CLEAR Act), AB 655 combats the infiltration of extremists in our law 
 > enforcement agencies. The bill would require screening for official membership 
 > in a hate group, participation in hate group activities, or other public 
 > expressions of hate be included in a background check upon hiring and would 
 > trigger an investigation that if sustained, could result in disqualification 
 > from being a peace officer. Additionally, if a complaint alleging such conduct 
 > is filed against a peace officer, this would also create grounds for an 
 > investigation, and if sustained, could lead to termination. SOLUTION: AB 655 
 > will increase public trust in law enforcement by rooting out those who would 
 > jeopardize public safety with extremist and violent behavior. Specifically, The 
 > CLEAR Act would ensure all peace officers in the state of Ca applying 
 > for employment undergo a background check that includes examining whether the 
 > officer holds official membership in a hate group or participated in public 
 > expressions of hate or violence. Further, discovery of the aforementioned can 
 > become grounds for disciplinary review and termination. SPONSOR: Ca 
 > Faculty Association where-I-live State University Human Rights Institute   |
 > 
 > |  The Elections Action Team Invites Youto its May 13 Meeting, Thursday, 7-8 PM
 > With Guest Speaker Hon. Claudia Rossi
 >  
 > MAY 13 AGENDA:  Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee and SBPA member 
 > Claudia Rossi will engage in a MEET & GREET regarding her candidacy for the 
 > Board of Supervisors.  We will discuss the formation of the SBPA 
 > Corporate-Free PAC, an SBPA candidate school boot camp, outreach to Democratic 
 > Clubs and other groups to support corporate-free candidates, and effective 
 > support for SBPA-endorsed candidates. 
 >  
 > BRIEF REPORT FROM THE APRIL 8 MEETING OF THE ELECTIONS ACTION TEAM The SBPA 
 > Electoral Action Team urged support for AB 20, introduced by Assembly Members 
 > Lee and Kalra  This bill, the Corporate-Free Elections Act, would prohibit a 
 > candidate for elective office from receiving a contribution from a business 
 > entity, and a business entity from making a contribution to a candidate for 
 > elective office.  The Electoral Reform Action Team is following the Charter 
 > Review Commission in particular with respect to the strong mayor system and 
 > moving the mayoral election date.  Jake Tonkel mentioned that wealthier city 
 > council district elections (even-numbered) occur during the years of 
 > presidential elections while poorer odd-numbered city council district 
 > elections occur in off-years, when there is less interest and less voter 
 > turnout.  He thinks this should be reversed.
 > 
 > SBPA Member and Candidate Justin Lardinois introduced himself as a FB employee, 
 > a member of the where-I-live Planning Commission, a former member of the where-I-live 
 > Housing Commission, a neighborhood activist, and a corporate-free candidate for 
 > D1 in West where-I-live to replace termed-out Chappie Jones in November 2022.  He 
 > explained that candidates cannot fundraise until 6 months before the election 
 > and this favors wealthier candidates.  He said he supports undocumented 
 > immigrants voting in elections if there is a mechanism to do so; supports 
 > MediCare for All; and wants to work in the Cadillac neighborhood regarding gang 
 > activity.  He said the Cadillac Neighborhood Association meetings are run by 
 > the city and that he needs to learn more about the effectiveness of the Mayor’
 > s Gang Task Force.  He said he thinks he will need to raise a minimum of 
 > $100,000 in the primary election and $150,000 in the general election.  He 
 > said David Gomez, the Chief of Staff of Chappie Jones, and Ramona Snyder, from 
 > the Arts Commission, are also likely candidates for D1. 
 >  To RSVP for any of our upcoming monthly Election Action Team meetings click 
 > here:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpceGsqTooEtYdNt_5FxN4162FUqgWo6xE
 > For further information contact Richard Hobbs at  http://www.msn.com/~richhobbs or 
 > 408-460-2999.  |