Alexander Kent ran for San Carlos City Council (7.2% of votes) to “offer an independent / devil’s advocate voice” free of purchased loyalties and mindless one-sided dogma. Post-election, Kent shares what he’s learned about how individuals defend a culture of responsibility at the local level. An Opp Now exclusive.
Read MoreHousing quotas (elements) set by the government, unsurprisingly, do not meet the housing needs of the consumer market. Scott Beyer of Market Urbanism Report takes a look at San Jose's Housing Element, and finds a case study in how incompetent gov't bureaucracy and over-regulation contribute mightily to our housing crisis. An Opp Now exclusive.
Read MoreWith Matt Mahan (D10) and Sylvia Arenas (D8) moving on to new elected positions, the question of how to choose new councilmembers for those districts becomes urgent. Special election or appointment? Local leaders opt for special election. An Opp Now exclusive.
Read MoreSCC Libertarian Party Campaigns Committee chair Brian Holtz explains the unique legislative frameworks he admires in Houston, Las Vegas, and New Hampshire — and why excessive restrictions and taxation are antithetical to a free California. An Opp Now exclusive.
Read MoreWhile waiting for the vote counters to finish up, we asked Opp Now community members for their comments on the campaigns (not the candidates), winners, losers, and big takeaways. An Opp Now exclusive.
Read MoreLocal fiscal responsibility and community groups are hopeful that Mayor Mahan can get city services back on track, and worry that Labor-aligned councilmembers will block the voters' will. An Opp Now exclusive.
Read MoreCalifornia Policy Center’s Jackson Reese, and frequent Opp Now contributor, tackles the question of the hour post-election season: What on earth is holding back vote counting in CA? An Opp Now exclusive.
Read MorePolitical leaders explore how the Mahan/Doan victories may signal a return to middle-of-the-road, good gov't priorities for SJ City Council. An Opp Now exclusive.
Read MoreElisabeth Halliday, Campbell Union High School District Area 2 trustee-elect, shares her biggest takeaway from this election cycle: School board elections — while underemphasized by many — impact our community’s safety, quality of living, and leaders of the next generation. An Opp Now exclusive.
Read MoreBusiness and nonprofit leaders chime in on how the results of Election 2022 point to a call for change and a citywide thumbs down to Labor's race-baiting and false smears. An Opp Now exclusive.
Read MoreLocal media has called the mayoral and most other local races. Opp Now caught up with former mayor Chuck Reed and Biz PAC member Tracey Enfantino for their analysis on the election's broader meanings. An Opp Now Exclusive.
Read MoreThe recriminations have already begun in the Labor/Left media and advocate community. So who’s to blame for their disappointing showing in the mayoral and District 7 race? It’s not the candidates, their campaigns, or their policies, of course. It’s—take a deep breath—People Who Didn’t Vote. The Opp Now team unpacks the false nature of the low-turnout myth. An Opp Now exclusive.
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