The Western Regional NAIOP Conference took place on October 19 and 20 percent of the Western Regional NAIOP members were in attendance. Edesa Bitbadal attended on behalf of NAIOP Silicon Valley  represented our organization.

The event was the first of its kind to gather policy issues that are important to the members and impact the western

During the month of October, NAIOP Silicon Valley arranged for lunch with the candidates running for Mayor of San Jose.  Both lunches featured an intimate discussion about the opportunities to support the growth of commercial development in San Jose.  Lunch discussions with County Supervisor Cindy Chavez and Councilmember Matt Mahan included:

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NAIOP Silicon Valley  has compiled a list candidates running for local offices throughout the Silicon Valley.  Click here for the comprehensive list of candidates, and to learn more about them.

Throughout the summer, the NAIOP Silicon Valley Public Policy Committees discussed, in detail, each of the races and the candidates seeking election to their respective offices.

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Local elected officials attended the NAIOP SV’s Annual BBQ on September 7^th.  Mayor Sam Liccardo was the headliner and the only elected official invited to address the membership.  This is Mayor Liccardo’s last attendance as the Mayor of San Jose and he was well received with cheers by members for his support of economic development

On July 21st, the NAIOP Silicon Valley Board of Directors invited San Jose Mayoral candidates to meet the board during their July meeting. The candidates were invited to provide written responses to a standard set of questions for the Board to review in advance of their meeting.  Questions related specifically to candidates’ perspectives on commercial