June 24, 2019
State Audit of Evergreen Valley College Land Use
Our local elected State representives still have not requested a State Audti regarding the use of Evergreen Valley College land.  See commitment below.  EvergreenFriends.org is asking other organizations to request their State reprentatives for a State Audit.

Click here to see the proposed State Audit request.
Dec 10, 2016
Letter to the City of San Jose council:
Deny allowing private commercial
development on Evergreen Valley College land (GP16-007)
In a letter to the City Council of San Jose, the president of EvergreenFriends.org provides a basis for which the City Council should vote against the proposed private commercial use of Evergreen college land.  The council is scheduled to vote on December 13 on the proposal.  Expressed basis of opposition:

● Original State bond funding to purchase the land prohibits commercial use
Click here to see the land purchase minutes (1967)
Click here to see a State voter approved education bond that excludes commercial use of the land acquired with the funding (1962)
● Approval would exacerbate the existing denial of equal public education against east San Jose residents
● Councilmembers have a responsibily for public welfare and proper use of State bond funds

Click here to see the letter to the City Council.
Dec 6, 2016
City councilmembers Rose Herrera and Raul Peralez promote
using Evergreen Valley College land for private commercial income -
EvergreenFriends.org rebuttal
Councilmembers Rose Herrera and Raul Peralez published a City memo in support of using Evergreen Valley College land for private commercial development. EvergreenFriends.org submits a rebutal identifying flaws in their analysis.

Click here to see the Memo from Councilmembers Rose Herrera and Raul Peralez.

Click here to see the rebuttal from EvergreenFriends.org
Oct 10, 2016
EvergreenFriends.org Endorses Local Candidates
Jimmy Nguyen and Rex Randles
in the
November 8, 2016 Election
City Council District 8:
Jimmy Nguyen
Discussion: Jimmy Nguyen has consistently opposed the private commercial development on EVC land.  The opponent has consistently deferred the topic.  At the recent candidate forum on Sept 29th, the opponent again said that she has not taken a position on the private use of the land.  On the other hand, Jimmy Nguyen reaffirmed his committment to oppose the private development on the land.  See both candidates discuss the land use issue in a short video below.

Candidate's web site: http://www.votejimmynguyen.com
San Jose Evergreen Community College District:
Rex Randles
Discussion: Rex Randles has consistently opposed the private commercial development on EVC land.  The incumbent opponent voted for leasing the EVC land and has refused to meet or engage in a dialog with the public on the topic.

Candidate's web site: https://www.facebook.com/RexRandlesForCollegeBoardTrustee
May 17, 2016
SJECCD Chancellor's May 12, 2016 Statement Regarding the Commercial
Leasing of Evergreen Valley College Land is Insufficient
SJECCD Chancellor Debbie Budd published a Statement on May 12, 2016 advocating the Leasing of Evergreen Valley College Land.  Click here.
The Governing Board of EvergreenFriends.org has released the following statement:
"SJECCD is a governmental agency providing State community college services to district encompassing almost 1 Million people living in east Santa Clara valley.  As compared to more affluent neighboring school districts, the amount public education services and land to support such services is insufficient for the population size being served.  Long term leasing of any State public school lands within the district for private commercial development is improper."
April 10, 2016
2016 Election: Most City Council Candidates Oppose Commercial Development
on Evergreen Valley College Land
Most City Council candidates now oppose private commercial development on Evergreen Valley College land.  The candidates addressed the EVC land question at the D8CRT candidate forum on April 7, 2016. 
City Council candidates were asked the following question:
The land of Evergreen Valley College has been leased to a private developer for 95 years.  Based on the current district population size and available community college facilities for City residents, would you as a Council Member approve private commercial or housing development on community college land within the City?
Their answers:
Josh Barousse Will vote against private development on community college land.
Jimmy Nguyen Will vote against private development on community college land.
Pat Waite Will vote against private development on community college land..  Public records shows this candidate accepting a financial gift from the developer.
Sylvia Arenas Unclear.
Denise Belisle Unclear.  Public records shows this candidate accepting a financial gift from the developer.
Prior to the forum, all candidates received the above question in advance.  Candidates were also provided information from EvergreenFriends.org and here.
Please share with others in the community and be ready to vote in June and November!
April 10, 2016
2016 Election: State Assembly Candidates support State Audit
of SJECCD Evergreen Valley College Land
All State Assembly candidates now support the need for a State Audit regarding the private commercial development on Evergreen Valley College land.  The candidates addressed the EVC land question at the D8CRT candidate forum on April 7, 2016. 
State Assembly candidates were asked the following question:
The San Jose/Evergreen Community College District has acknowledged losing records that show the public funding source of Evergreen Valley College land.  It is likely that voter approved State bonds were used that would prohibit the planned construction of non-educational facilities.  If elected, would you ask for a State audit?
Their answers:
Madison Nguyen Yes.  Will request State audit.
Ash Kalra Yes.  Will request State audit.
Esau Herrera Yes.  Will request State audit.
Cong Do Yes.  Will request State audit.
Van Le Yes.  Will request State audit.
Prior to the forum, all candidates received the above question in advance.  Candidates were also provided information from EvergreenFriends.org and here.
Please share with others in the community and be ready to vote in June and November!

Board Members
Glen Wetzel - President glenw@evergreenfriends.org
Brian Fernandez - Vice President brianf@evergreenfriends.org
Jesus Ponce - Secretary jesusp@evergreenfriends.org

 

Contact Information
E-mail: info@evergreenfriends.org
Updated: June 24, 2019