The article discusses concerns from Santa Clara County residents regarding grants issued by the county, tied to political favoritism. The June 2024 Civil Grand Jury report criticizes the lack of structure and accountability in the grants process and urges implementation of concrete recommendations. Separately, concerns are raised about proposed changes to East Palo Alto's Residential Parking Permit program, which diminish community input by removing safeguards and introducing fees, leading to calls for a program that aligns with the city's values of equity and transparency.
The June 2024 Civil Grand Jury report highlighted the issue of political favoritism in Santa Clara's grants, needing changes to ensure fairness and accountability.
Changes to the Residential Parking Permit program in East Palo Alto threaten community input, as new fees are introduced and neighborhood support is no longer needed.
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