Members of a San Jose firefighters union are saying Congressional candidate Sam Liccardo's work as mayor made the city less safe.
Zach FuentesMembers of a San Jose firefighters union said they're speaking out against former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo -- who's now running for Congress.Members of a San Jose firefighters union said they're speaking out against former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo -- who's now running for Congress."We're down 500 cops. He laid off 49 firefighters. We're struggling to do our job.
The former mayor pointed to data indicating that the police force grew by over 200 officers during his tenure and that he left the city with one of the lowest crime rates among major U.S. cities. However, the firefighter's union maintains that Liccardo, both as a city councilmember and later as mayor, refused to collaborate with first responders.Rare 2nd place tie moves both Joe Simitian, Evan Low forward in CA District 16 Congressional race
Liccardo is currently running against State Assemblymember Evan Low, who has the endorsement of San Jose Firefighters Local 230. In response to the timing of the protest, Liccardo said he suspects it has to do with his opponent.
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