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From: Alli Rico Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 8:22 AM To: VTA Board Secretary Subject: Letter in Support of Raul Peralez as Vice Chair of VTA Board To Whom it May Concern, I am a San Jose District 3 resident and believe Raul Peralez would make an excellent vice chair for the VTA Board of Directors. Peralez’s district (downtown San Jose) is a major transit hub for the region and will only continue to grow with the continuation of BART Phase II into downtown, as well as the expansion of the Diridon Station Area. As a council rep, he has been committed to equity and inclusion in San Jose, and I believe he would bring that commitment to the role of vice chair for VTA as well. Thanks for your consideration. Alli Rico San Jose District 3 resident Public Comment
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From: Alli Rico Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 8:22 AM To: VTA Board Secretary Subject: Letter in Support of Raul Peralez as Vice Chair of VTA Board To Whom it May Concern, I am a San Jose District 3 resident and believe Raul Peralez would make an excellent vice chair for the VTA Board of Directors. Peralez’s district (downtown San Jose) is a major transit hub for the region and will only continue to grow with the continuation of BART Phase II into downtown, as well as the expansion of the Diridon Station Area. As a council rep, he has been committed to equity and inclusion in San Jose, and I believe he would bring that commitment to the role of vice chair for VTA as well. Thanks for your consideration. Alli Rico San Jose District 3 resident
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From: Charlie Faas
Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 11:17 AM
To: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez,
Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected];
[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks
<[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected];
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Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice Chair
Dear Board Members,
I enthusiastically support Raul Peralez for the Vice Chair position on the VTA Board. His
leadership has been consistently in support of the residents of not only downtown San Jose, but
throughout the South Bay region.
Sincerely,
Charlie Faas
VP of Administration & Finance,
San Jose State University
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From: Chris Patterson-Simmons
Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:25 PM
To: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez,
Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected];
[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks
<[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected];
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Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice Chair
Dear Board Members,
I am writing in support of Raul Peralez for the Position of Vice Chair of the VTA.
I have known Raul for the eight years that I have had my businesses in downtown San Jose.
Raul has shown to be a person of action. A born leader, as well as being approachable.
He has to be the only political official that I have met that literally knows every aspect of our cities public
transportation.
His leadership has allowed him the ability to encourage many to participate in city wide activities to be
able to enjoy and understand our
public transportation challenges. He does that by allowing all to feel inclusive versus exclusive.
I am confident he will fulfill any task asked of him.
Considering all the committees that he is actively involved in. Public Safety, Finance, & Strategic
Services Committee (Chair)
Transportation & Environment Committee, Community & Economic Development Committee, Santa
Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board (VTA), VTA Policy Advisory Board- Diridon Station (Chair)
VTA Congestion Management just to name a few.
His mission is Transportation, from the safety of our streets to scooters, bikes, public busses to the VTA
light rail and now even our Bart system. He rides them all.
I have had the opportunity to participate actively on the VTA/BART Community Working Group since
2018.
I have had an opportunity to meet a plethora of people that MIGHT be able to take on the task as Vice
Chair.
But I am CONFIDENT that Raul Peralez is the person for this position as Vice Chair of the VTA Board.
Sincerely,
Chris Patterson-Simmons / San Jose Resident
Business Owner
President ESCSBA
CWG Member
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From: M. Cohen-Zakai Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 2:35 PM To: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice Chair Dear Board Members, As a resident of District 3 in the City of San Jose, I am familiar with Raul Peralez's efforts to improve the VTA's effectiveness in fulfilling the needs of transit-dependent riders. Those of us who have depended on the VTA for our transportation needs appreciate his focus on equity when establishing policies and finding solutions, including mitigating the fall hazard of the light rail platforms in downtown San Jose. Raul's experience on the VTA Board and various committees have well prepared him for the role of Vice Chair. I am sure he will continue his remarkable leadership in this position and strongly support his candidacy. Sincerely, Marcia Cohen Zakai
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From: Bert Weaver
Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 2:45 PM
To: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez,
Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected];
[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks
<[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected];
[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];
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Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice Chair
Dear Board Members,
I offer my support for Raul Peralez as Vice Chair of the VTA Board, and I urge you to elect him to that
position. Raul has been involved in many facets of transit in San José, Santa Clara County, and the entire
Bay Area, including multiple committees and working groups of the VTA Board and as Chair of the
Diridon Joint Policy Advisory Board. His many transit-related activities have involved VTA BART Silicon
Valley Phase I and II Extension Projects, California High Speed Rail, Caltrain Electrification Project, and
the Diridon Integrated Station Concept Plan. Vice Chair of the Board will put him in excellent position to
bring his deep and broad experience and expertise to the benefit of our transit district.
Sincerely,
Bert Weaver VTA-BART CWG member High-Speed Rail CWG member Delmas Park Neighborhood Association Past President
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From: VTA Board SecretaryTo: Bd.SecSubject: FW: Public Comment 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice ChairDate: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:46:05 AM
From: Robin Roemer Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:25 PMTo: VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>Subject: Public Comment 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice Chair Dear Chair Chavez, Vice Chair Hendricks, and Members of the VTA Board of Directors, I’m writing to you in support of electing Councilmember Raul Peralez as VTA Board of Directors ViceChair for 2021. As a transportation advocate in San José and Santa Clara County – where I currently serve on the VTA’sCitizens Advisory Committee – I’ve come to deeply appreciate Councilmember Peralez’s service and hiswork to advance an equitable, sustainable transportation and transit system that balances the needs of allstakeholders. In addition to his work at VTA which – as you know – includes serving as current Chair of the DiridonJoint Policy Advisory Board, I would like to highlight his work in San José as Chair of the City’s VisionZero Task Force, which brings together multi-jurisdictional stakeholders including VTA and County staffas well as community representatives to develop a holistic approach to address one of the toughestchallenges facing our transportation system today: re-designing our streets to eliminate all traffic fatalitiesand severe injuries. In the coming years VTA will need to address numerous and difficult challenges such as the fallout of theCOVID pandemic and reversing a long-term trend of decline in ridership, managing its limited financesincluding Measure A and B, delivering on multiple complex projects foremost BART Phase II, andfollowing through on its Climate Emergency declaration including the implementation of SB 743. I know that in addressing these challenges VTA will benefit from Councilmember Peralez’s vastexperience from both a policy as well as a user perspective, from his insight and thoughtfulness, his (andhis staff’s) hard work and most importantly his collaborative approach that ensures that the voices of allstakeholders are heard and represented. I urge you to nominate and elect Raul Peralez as Vice Chair of the VTA Board of Directors for 2021. Sincerely, Robin Roemer
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From: VTA Board SecretaryTo: Bd.SecSubject: FW: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice ChairDate: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 5:36:07 PM
From: Monica Mallon Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 5:34 PMTo: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; Chavez, Ciƴdy <[email protected]>; DaveCortese <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected];[email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks<[email protected]>; JeannieBruins <[email protected]>;[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];[email protected]; [email protected]: VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice Chair
Dear Board Members,
I'm writing to express my support for Councilmember Peralez for 2021 VTA Board Vice Chair. He hasconsistently advocated for sustainable and equitable public transit and the community throughouthis time on the board. He has also taken the time to understand the needs of transit riders. Duringthe 2021 transit plan process, he even rode route 22 overnight with his staff and surveyed riders.This is a clear example of his compassion towards underrepresented members of our community.
I'm confident that he will be a strong advocate for the community if he is elected, and I encourageyou to vote for him on December 3rd.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,-- Monica MallonCell: 408-805-0566LinkedIn
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From: Scott Knies Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 12:14 PM To: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; Dave <[email protected]>; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Peralez, Raul <[email protected]>; Diep, Lan <[email protected]>; Davis, Dev <[email protected]>; Liccardo, Sam <[email protected]>; Magdalena Carrasco <[email protected]>; Chappie Jones <[email protected]> Subject: ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021 Dear Board Chair Chavez, Vice-Chair Hendricks and members of the VTA Board, Given the timing of decisions ahead for the intense transportation improvements concentrated in and around Diridon station, it is prudent to emphasize representation that is steeped in the community feedback regarding the complexities and challenges facing the station area. San Jose District 3 City Councilmember Raul Peralez, as our downtown representative, well understands these conditions. Thank you for your consideration of his role as your Vice-Chair for 2021. Scott Knies Executive Director San Jose Downtown Association
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From: Linda Hutchins-Knowles < > Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 11:15 PM To: VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of 2021 Chair
Dear VTA Board Members, Re.: Recommendation of Rob Rennie for VTA Chair
Thank you for all your good work during this very challenging this year.
I’m writing today to share my perspective on who would make an excellent Chair of the VTA. I strongly encourage you to elect Rob Rennie, of Los Gatos.
Mr. Rennie has demonstrated excellent leadership at VTA, effectively advocating to protect public transit and boost sustainable transportation. His advocacy for adding climate impact to all VTA memos was an inspired way to operationalize your very important declaration of a climate emergency.
In Los Gatos, Mr. Rennie has been a champion for a strong reach code to advance building electrification. He is known for being responsive to the public and having an open mind. His many years of service to the community are truly impressive. He is a true public servant.
In sum, Mr. Rennie would make an excellent VTA Chair and I hope you will vote for him.
Thank you for your consideration,
Linda Hutchins-Knowles
Co-founder, Mothers Out Front Silicon Valley (for identification purposes only)
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From: Linda Hutchins-Knowles < > Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 11:13 PM To: VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Tran, David <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of 2021 Vice Chair Dear VTA Board Members, Re.: Recommendation of Raul Peralez for VTA Vice Chair
Thank you for all your good work during this very challenging this year.
I’m writing today to share my perspective on who would make an excellent Vice Chair of the VTA. I strongly encourage you to elect Board Member Raul Peralez, of San Jose.
Having served on VTA since 2017, Mr. Peralez has nearly a half decade of experience on the Board as well as six years representing San Jose’s downtown on the Council. Throughout, he has been a champion for sustainable and equitable public transit and for the community.
Mr. Peralez’s service to the public is truly exemplary, and includes these roles:
• Current Chair of the Diridon Joint Policy Advisory Board
• Chair & Current Member of Congestion Management Programming & Planning Cmte
• Member of the Capital Program Committee
• Member of the Governance & Audit Committee
• Member of the Safety, Security, and Transit Planning and Operations Committee
• Member of the Joint VTA/BART Working Committee
Mr. Peralez gets things done. After years of delay, Mr. Peralez helped to finally open BART in North San José. He also approved the EIR for BART Phase 2 that will minimize construction impacts to Downtown San Jose, and saved Route 22 from cancelation.
Furthermore Mr. Peralez championed a Business Interruption Fund study for future BART construction and advocated for preserving funding for the long anticipated Eastridge Light Rail extension. In addition,
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he collaborated on the Light Rail Safety Pilot Program and helped to pass vital ballot measures like Measure B. Throughout, Mr. Peralez been a champion for innovative and equitable public transportation, so essential to our region’s sustainability and livability.
Finally, Mr. Peralez walks the walk—or in this case, rides the ride. In order to understand firsthand the experience of transit riders, he and his staff rode Route 22 overnight and interviewed riders to inform the 2019 transit plan process. Now that is dedication and demonstrates his sincere care for marginalized members of our community.
In sum, Mr. Peralez would make an excellent VTA Chair and I hope you will vote for him.
Thank you for your consideration,
Linda Hutchins-Knowles
Co-founder, Mothers Out Front Silicon Valley (for identification purposes only)
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From: Camille Fontanilla < > Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 7:23 PM To: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice Chair Dear Board Members,
I am writing to express my support for Councilmember Raul Peralez to become the next VTA Board Vice Chair. As a board member he has demonstrated his ability to work with his colleagues to get critical projects across the line.
During his tenure, he has helped get BART to finally open in Berryessa/North San José; approved the EIR for BART Phase 2 that will minimize construction impacts to Downtown; saved Route 22 from the chopping block; championed a Business Interruption Fund study for future BART construction; argued in favor of preserving funding for the long overdue Eastridge Light Rail extension; collaborated on the Light Rail Safety Pilot Program; advocated for critical ballot measures like Measure B and have strived to be a voice for innovative and equitable public transportation. He brings important perspective and action to this governing body, and it is my hope he continues to serve in an even greater leadership capacity. Sincerely, Camille Llanes-Fontanilla, MPA She/Her/Hers Executive Director SOMOS Mayfair 370-B S. King Rd. | San Jose, CA 95116 408-393-6337 | www.somosmayfair.org
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From: Ramneek Bains < Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 6:58 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice Chair Dear Board Members, My name is Ramneek Bains and I am a resident of District 8 in the City of San Jose. I am writing to express my support for Councilmember Raul Peralez’s candidacy for Vice Chair. He has been a strong advocate for the East Side and for progressive transportation policies. I appreciate him using an equity lens as he considers policies surrounding transportation for our most underserved communities. He is an experienced leader in our community, where he has advocated for funding for the long overdue Eastridge to BART Light Rail extension in our district. I urge you to elect Raul Peralez as Vice Chair of the VTA Board of Directors. Thank you for your consideration! Sincerely, Ramneek Bains
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From: Surjit Bains < > Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 6:49 PM To: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice Chair Dear Board Members, My name is Surjit S Bains and I am a resident of District 8 in the City of San Jose. I am writing to express my support for Councilmember Raul Peralez’s candidacy for Vice Chair. He has been a strong advocate for the East Side and for progressive transportation policies. I appreciate him using an equity lens as he considers policies surrounding transportation for our most underserved communities. He is an experienced leader in our community, where he has advocated for funding for the long overdue Eastridge to BART Light Rail extension in our district. I urge you to elect Raul Peralez as Vice Chair of the VTA Board of Directors. Thank you for your consideration! Sincerely, Surjit S Bains
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From: Hoai-An Truong < > Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 4:53 PM To: VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of 2021 Chair and Vice Chair
Dear VTA Board Members,
Thank you for your service in these very troubled times. As you know, transportation is the number one source of emissions in the county. Yet the VTA board has been cutting transit service almost continuously for the past 20 years. That is likely due to an inherent bias towards driving versus taking public transit. We need strong advocates specifically for public transit if that is ever to change.
We already know we are not moving nearly urgently enough on the climate crisis. We MUST have strong advocates for public transit on the VTA board if we are to save public transit and get cars off the road. It has been invaluable to have Supervisor Cindy Chavez in the role of VTA chair this year. The following two candidates will help us with public transit advocacy in the upcoming year. Please vote for both.
Recommendations for VTA Chair and Vice-Chair for 2021
These recommendations are my personal recommendations (not representing any organization):
VTA Chair - Rob Rennie (Los Gatos) Rob Rennie is a member of the Los Gatos City Council. He has been a member of the VTA Board since 2019. During his time on the board, he has been a strong advocate against transit cuts and has supported increases to sustainable transportation. He also successfully advocated for a climate impact to be added to all VTA memos when VTA declared a climate emergency. He is very responsive to the public and is always open to new ideas.
VTA Vice Chair - Raul Peralez (San Jose) Raul Peralez is a member of the San Jose City Council. He has been a member of the VTA Board since 2017. Over the past four years, he has consistently advocated for sustainable and equitable public transit and the community. He has also taken the time to understand the needs of VTA riders. During the 2019 transit plan process, he even rode route 22 overnight with his staff and surveyed riders. This is
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a clear example of his compassion towards underrepresented members of our community. Again, thank you for your service. I hope you will vote for these two candidates for the future of public transit — and our young people. Hoai-An Truong Transit-dependent VTA rider, climate activist, public transit advocate
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AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION
AFL-CIO
December 3, 2020
VT A Board of Directors
LOCAL 265 1590 La Pradera Drive
CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 95008-1533
PHONE (408) 874-0900 FAX(408)874-0907
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority 3331 North First Street, Building B-1 San Jose, CA 95134
Dear Board Members:
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I am the President and Business Agent for the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 and the Recording and Financial Secretary of the A TU California Conference Board representing the Drivers, Mechanics, and other workers in California and at VT A. I am writing this letter to endorse Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors member Raul Peralez for Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairperson.
Raul has committed himself to Public Service and he understands the value of a vibrant transportation system here in Santa Clara County.
Raul and ATU Local 265 have a history of working together to solve transit and other problems in our community. When ATU 265 was working on projects to help our homeless community, Raul opened his door to our leadership to discuss our program and to offer his assistance. In early 2019 with VTA proposing cuts to the "Late Night Route 22", ATU and San Jose community activists staged an awareness campaign to help save the 22 line. To better understand the importance of the 22 route Raul rode the bus at 1 :00 am, seeing a VTA Board Member on a bus in the wee hours of the morning meant a lot to A TU, our members and our riders.
Raul Paralez is the right choice for Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairperson.
Sincerely,
Courtney dent and Business Agent
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From: Jeremy Barousse Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 10:51 AM To: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Support for Councilmember Peralez for VTA Vice Chair Dear VTA Board Members, As a resident of District 8 in the City of San Jose, I am familiar with Councilmember Raul Peralez' efforts in promoting an equitable transportation network for residents in East San Jose and throughout the City of San Jose. I appreciate his focus on equity when establishing policies that benefit our community, including his advocacy for the Eastridge to BART Light Rail Extension Project. Councilmember Peralez’ experience on the VTA Board and various committees have well prepared him for the role of Vice Chair -- which is why I am urging you to elect him as Vice Chair of the VTA Board. Sincerely, Jeremy Barousse
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From: Jeremy Barousse Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 10:51 AM To: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Support for Councilmember Peralez for VTA Vice Chair Dear VTA Board Members, As a resident of District 8 in the City of San Jose, I am familiar with Councilmember Raul Peralez' efforts in promoting an equitable transportation network for residents in East San Jose and throughout the City of San Jose. I appreciate his focus on equity when establishing policies that benefit our community, including his advocacy for the Eastridge to BART Light Rail Extension Project. Councilmember Peralez’ experience on the VTA Board and various committees have well prepared him for the role of Vice Chair -- which is why I am urging you to elect him as Vice Chair of the VTA Board. Sincerely, Jeremy Barousse
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From: Arrillaga, Jeff <J> Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 1:43 PM To: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Vice Chair of VTA Dear Board Members, I'm emailing you in regards to the upcoming Board Meeting Election of Vice Chair and urging you to elect Councilmember, Raul Peralez, as Vice Chair of VTA. Raul has served on various boards and committees which represent the City of SJ and downtown areas. Raul was also a part of the process of finally opening the BART Berryessa/North San Jose location amongst many other accomplishments that promote innovative and equitable public transportation. Sincerely, Jeff Arrillaga
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From: Taranjit Bains < > Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 12:46 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice Chair Dear Board Members, My name is Taranjit Bains and I am a resident of District 8 in the City of San Jose. I am writing to express my support for Councilmember Raul Peralez’s candidacy for Vice Chair. He has been a strong advocate for the East Side and for progressive transportation policies. I appreciate him using an equity lens as he considers policies surrounding transportation for our most underserved communities. He is an experienced leader in our community, where he has advocated for funding for the long overdue Eastridge to BART Light Rail extension in our district. I urge you to elect Raul Peralez as Vice Chair of the VTA Board of Directors. Thank you for your consideration! Sincerely, Taranjit Bains -- Taranjit Bains Tumber
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-----Original Message----- From: Sabreen Bains <s> Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 12:36 PM To: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice Chair Dear Board Members, >> My name is Sabreen Bains and I am a resident of District 8 in the City of San Jose. >> >> I am writing to express my support for Councilmember Raul Peralez’s candidacy for Vice Chair. He has been a strong advocate for the East Side and for progressive transportation policies. I appreciate him using an equity lens as he considers policies surrounding transportation for our most underserved communities. He is an experienced leader in our community, where he has advocated for funding for the long overdue Eastridge to BART Light Rail extension in our district. I urge you to elect Raul Peralez as Vice Chair of the VTA Board of Directors. Thank you for your consideration! >> >> Sincerely, >> Sabreen Bains Pub
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From: Jessica Paz-Cedillos < > Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 3:42 PM To: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; Dave <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; The Office of Mayor Sam Liccardo <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice Chair
Dear Board Members,
My name is Jessica Paz-Cedillos. I am the Executive Director at the School of Arts & Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza.
Today I offer my support for Raul Peralez as Vice Chair of the VTA Board. Raul has been involved in many facets of transit in San José, Santa Clara County, and the entire Bay Area, including multiple committees and working groups of the VTA Board and as Chair of the Diridon Joint Policy Advisory Board. His many transit-related activities have involved VTA BART Silicon Valley Phase I and II Extension Projects, California High Speed Rail, Caltrain Electrification Project, and the Diridon Integrated Station Concept Plan. Being Vice Chair of the Board will put him in an excellent position to bring his deep and broad experience and expertise to the benefit of our transit district.
Sincerely,
Jessica Paz-Cedillos Executive Director School of Arts and Culture @ MHP 510-381-6203 (C)
1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 | 408-794-6250 | https://schoolofartsandculture.org/
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From: Sukhdev Bainiwal < > Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 2:40 PM To: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice Chair Dear Board Members My name is Sukhdev Singh Bainiwal and I am a resident of District 8 in the City of San Jose. I am writing to express my support for Councilmember Raul Peralez’s candidacy for Vice Chair. He has been a strong advocate for the East Side and for progressive transportation policies. I appreciate him using an equity lens as he considers policies surrounding transportation for our most underserved communities. He is an experienced leader in our community, where he has advocated for funding for the long overdue Eastridge to BART Light Rail extension in our district. I urge you to elect Raul Peralez as Vice Chair of the VTA Board of Directors. Thank you for your consideration! Sincerely, Sukhdev Singh Bainiwal
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From: Patricia Andrade < > Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 2:38 PM To: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice Chair Dear Board Members, My name is Patricia (Patti) Andrade and I am writing in support of Councilmember Peralez serving as Vice Chair of the VTA Board of Directors. It is important that we have a voice for equitable public transportation and that equity be a high priority at all levels of public service. Councilmember Peralez will be that voice and will work hard for our working families while still being innovative and ensuring that our transportation goals are achieved. He is a strong advocate for East Side families and for progressive transportation policies, a
valued partner of Councilmember Arenas’s work on Equity, and he is an experienced leader in our community. In the past six years, he has worked hard to represent us as a VTA Board Member, serving as the current Chair of the Diridon Joint Policy Advisory Board, Chair & Current Member of Congestion Management Programming & Planning Committee, Member of the Capital Program Committee, the Governance & Audit Committee, the Safety, Security, and Transit Planning and Operations Committee, and the Joint VTA/BART Working Committee. He has helped to get BART to finally open in Berryessa/North San José, supported the preservation of funding for the long overdue Eastridge to BART Light Rail extension in our district, advocated for critical ballot measures like Measure B, and more! I am proud to support Councilmember Peralez and I hope that you do too. Sincerely, Patricia Andrade Community Member, Parent Advocate, & Evergreen School District Trustee-Elect
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From: TERRY CHRISTENSEN < > Sent: Friday, December 4, 2020 4:57 PM To: Bob Nuñez <[email protected]>; VTA Board Secretary <[email protected]>; Chavez, Cindy <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glenn Hendricks <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: 12/3 - VTA Board Meeting (Item 2.1) Election of Vice Chair
Dear Board Members,
I write to urge you to elect Raul Peralez vice chair. Raul has been deeply involved in transit and transit-oriented development planning. BRT runs through his district and the district will host two BART stations. Raul has worked closely with BART Transit Village Advocates on planning development around the 28th Street/Little Portugal Station and has been responsive to community concerns. He's also been very helpful for Friends of Five Wounds Trail as we advocate for a trail that runs from Story Road directly to the 28th Street/Little Portugal Station and beyond. He understands multi-modal transportation -- from pedestrians to bikes to buses and BART and he's fully engaged on issues around these modes as well as--crucially--with planning transit-oriented development. He's the ideal candidate for this position as we make critical decisions about BART and TOD in the immediate future. Please support him for vice chair.
Sincerely, Terry Christensen for BART Transit Village Advocates (BARTTVA) and Friends of Five Wounds Trail (FFWT)
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