School board needs clearing after dismissal

Re: “Superintendent’s firing called ‘political stunt’” (Page B1, Oct. 5).

Pay attention, voters. In the same week that the Santa Clara County superintendent of schools won an outstanding individual achievement award from the Association of Educational Services Agencies and her organization won additional awards, the Santa Clara County Board of Education voted 4-2 to fire Mary Ann Dewan without cause.

Dewan was beloved for promoting social and emotional learning inside and outside of the classroom. By the board’s own admission, she championed collaboration and communication and created a culture of learning and teaching.

Apparently, the Santa Clara County board is not capable of collaboration as they refuse to say why they fired her instead of working with her.

What that tells voters is that the board needs to change. Take note — board members Maimona Berta, Joseph Di Salvo, Grace Mah and Don Rocha voted for termination.

— Eileen Fagan, Palo Alto

Nguyen ready to deliver results as supervisor

As a Gen Z graduate student at San Jose State and a resident of the Spartan-Keyes neighborhood for nearly 24 years, I understand the importance of choosing the right leader for our community.

The rise in homelessness across San Jose has directly affected my neighborhood, and I believe Madison Nguyen is the only candidate for county supervisor with the experience and vision to address this issue effectively. Her focus on accountability and transparency throughout her campaign shows that she is ready to deliver real results.

I am confident Madison will lead with the compassion and action our community needs. Join me in electing the right person to represent District 2.

— Fernando Cruz-Esparza San Jose

Vote for party that delivers the truth

Re: “Harris pledges ongoing federal support as she visits NC” (Page A3, Oct. 6).

One party lies to motivate its base and does not believe in the climate crisis or democracy. Another party does not lie and believes in the climate crisis and democracy.

Let us choose the right party in the election so that we can solve the issues facing us.

— Mohan Raj, San Jose

Climate change is an undeniable fact

The world is getting warmer. The presence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere contributes to this warming, and the amount of it is increasing.

Human activity, notably the burning of fossil fuels, is putting CO2 into the atmosphere. A warmer atmosphere contains more energy. More atmospheric energy means stronger storms with more frequency. Evidence of these facts is in the news all too commonly these days.

What are we doing about it? Next to nothing. Token solar panels, token electric cars, which we are losing interest in.

We’re ignoring these facts at our peril. The can has been kicked down the road about as far as it’s going to go. No amount of denial is going to change the facts.

— Eugene Ely, San Jose