RISE Project Labor and Financing Standards

Argued that Cupertino's retail and sales tax revenue are performing well and expressed support for union labor on multi-family housing projects.

Expressed frustration over stolen and damaged political campaign signs.

Representing the nonprofit In Her Purse, spoke about the prevalence of financial abuse in domestic violence and urged the city to promote financial literacy.

Raised concerns about transparency and differing responses from law enforcement regarding a political sign incident.

Urged the city and sheriff to focus on actual crimes rather than campaign sign disputes and criticized political actions.

Representing the Carpenters Union, asked the council not to approve tax-exempt bonds for the RISE project until the developer guarantees compliance with SB 35 labor standards.

Expressed concern that contractors being considered for the RISE project do not participate in state-certified apprenticeship programs or pay fair wages.

Thanked the city for pulling item 11 and emphasized the need to protect residential construction workers from wage theft and exploitation.

Shared an incident where an unauthorized campaign sign was placed on their property without permission.

Discussed high apartment vacancy rates and suggested focusing on renting existing units rather than building new ones.

Asked detailed questions about the CMFA bond financing structure, liability, and toxic contamination risks for agenda item 11.