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  • Episode 9: Cities and Counties

    Episode 9: Cities and Counties
    2025/06/12

    In Episode 09 our Season Finale of our County Government 101 series, join host Ellina Yin and Guest Host Betty Duong for the season 1 finale episode wrapping up our County Government 101 series. In this last episode, we talk about how Cities and Counties can work together to tackle the tough challenges facing our community.


    Guest Host: ⁠Betty Duong⁠ holds over a decade of experience working at the County and at the time of the release of this episode is the newly elected member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor Representing District 2.

    Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the⁠Only in SanJosé⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.

    Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠ | Supportour work: https://www.patreon.com/onlyinsj


    Episode Resources:

    · San José City Charter: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/appointees/city-clerk/city-charter

    · County of Santa Clara Charter: https://cob.santaclaracounty.gov/governing-documents/county-charter

    · SUNY American Government – Cities and Counties:https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-amgovernment/chapter/county-and-city-government/

    · Special District Fact Sheet: https://sgf.senate.ca.gov/sites/sgf.senate.ca.gov/files/special_district_facts_2016.pdf

    · What are Commissions: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Qvyuby977RgLqTEUsGFjK?si=YKl-nx7tRYuhnpf2OdwNhQ

    · CreaTV – Open San José: Community Media andArts Center https://www.opensanjose.org/

    Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)



    *Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship,education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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    14 分
  • Episode 8: 2016 Measure A - Affordable Housing Bond

    Episode 8: 2016 Measure A - Affordable Housing Bond
    2025/06/12
    In Episode 08, join host Ellina Yin and Guest Host Betty Duong as they take a deep dive into how the County of Santa Clara Redefined their approach to Housing. In November 2016, Santa Clara County voters approved Measure A – the $950 million affordable housing bond. The housing bond provides the County with an unprecedented opportunity to partner with cities, residents, and the affordable and supportive housing community to significantly address the housing needs of the community’s poorest and most vulnerable residents. Guest Host: ⁠Betty Duong⁠ holds over a decade of experienceworking at the County and at the time of the release of this episode is the newly elected member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor Representing District 2. Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the ⁠Only in San José⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County. Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠Episode Resources:2016 Measure A - Affordable Housing Bondhttps://osh.sccgov.org/2016-measure-affordable-housing-bondBonds – Legislative Analyst Office https://lao.ca.gov/ballotanalysis/bondsCost of Homelessness in Silicon Valley -https://osh.sccgov.org/continuum-care/reports-and-publications/cost-homelessness-silicon-valleyHousing Action Coalition - https://housingactioncoalition.org/about/Santa Clara County Point-in-Time Count: https://osh.santaclaracounty.gov/continuum-care/point-time-count/2025-point-time-countSanta Clara County Continuum of Care: https://osh.santaclaracounty.gov/solutions-homelessness/continuum-care/partner-training-and-resources/continuum-care-housing-programJustice Department Sues Real Pagehttps://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-realpage-algorithmic-pricing-scheme-harms-millions-american-rentersFeds expand lawsuit against corporate San Jose landlords, San José Spotlight https://sanjosespotlight.com/feds-expand-lawsuit-against-corporate-san-jose-landlords/“A Real Plan to End Homelessness,” by Supervisor Ellenberg via Medium: https://medium.com/@supervisor.ellenberg/a-real-plan-to-end-homelessness-d8f9efcaef68 Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CCBY-NC 4.0)*Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship,education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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    27 分
  • Episode 7: The Vietnamese American Service Center is setting new standards of community care

    Episode 7: The Vietnamese American Service Center is setting new standards of community care
    2024/11/17
    In Episode 7, join host Ellina Yin and Guest Host Betty Duong as they dive into a first of its kind project for Santa Clara County, the Vietnamese American Service Center (VASC) where we will discuss how this project got started and where it is now. The VASC is located in the heart of Little Saigon and east San Jose, the purpose of the VASC is to address health disparities in the Vietnamese American and local community. Guest Host: ⁠Betty Duong⁠ holds over a decade of experience working at the County and at the time of the release of this episode is the newly elected member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor Representing District 2. Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the⁠Only in San José⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County. Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠ Episode Resources: Economic Policy Institute (2014): https://www.epi.org/publication/epidemic-wage-theft-costing-workers-hundreds/ Economic Policy Institute (2017): https://www.epi.org/publication/employers-steal-billions-from-workers-paychecks-each-year/ VASC Homepage https://vasc.santaclaracounty.gov/home Aedis Architects Webpage regarding VASC https://www.aedisarchitects.com/featured_projects/vietnamese-american-service-center/ April 10, 2022 VASC Opening Ceremony Video https://www.facebook.com/sccvasc/videos/vasc-grand-opening-celebration-county-of-santa-clara/1348371298977432/ Santa Clara County Health Assessments https://publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov/health-information/health-data/health-profiles-communities African/African Ancestry Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/af02306533bd4ed28630385b2a66a826 Latino/a/x Health Assessment https://publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov/health-information/health-data/population-health-assessments/latino-health-assessment/county-santa Status Vietnamese Health Assessment https://files.santaclaracounty.gov/migrated/vha-full-2011_0.pdf?VersionId=htyMDKO7wy0w3nfVLKUp6R3k3X4z17j8 Asian and Pacific Islander Health Assessment https://files.santaclaracounty.gov/migrated/aha-report_0.pdf?VersionId=6bNFj7sbKlUavTvV6wII_9pnoOTdZ8Ng The M Factor Filmhttps://www.pbs.org/show/the-m-factor-shredding-the-silence-on-menopause/ Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) *Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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    28 分
  • Episode 6: Office of Labor Standards Enforcement

    Episode 6: Office of Labor Standards Enforcement
    2024/10/28
    In this Episode join Ellina Yin, Betty Duong, and Ruth Silver-Taube as they dive into the creation story of the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement. The County of Santa Clara’s Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) is committed to building a just and equitable community for all Santa Clara County residents by creating safe and respectful workplaces. The Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) provides a free advice line for workers and businesses seeking information or assistance with labor standards compliance or workplace issues. OLSE Advice Line (866) 870-7725 Guest Host: ⁠Betty Duong⁠ is currently Chief of Staff for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor and a ⁠candidate⁠ for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor. Only in Santa Clara County/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy. Ruth Silver Taube is the Supervising Attorney of the Workers’ Rights Practice at the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center at Santa Clara University School of Law and an Adjunct Professor at the law school. She is Legal Services Chair of the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking, a delegate to the Santa Clara County’s Human Trafficking Commission, Coordinator of the Santa Clara County Wage Theft Coalition, an Advisory Member to the Santa Clara County Hate Crimes Task Force, a founding member of the Bay Area Equal Pay Collaborative, and a member of the Santa Clara County Office of Labor Standards Enforcement’s Retail Food Advisory Council. Ms. Silver Taube is also the Supervising Attorney of the Santa Clara County Office of Labor Standards Legal Advice Line. Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the ⁠Only in San José⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County. Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠ Resource Links: Santa Clara County OLSE https://desj.santaclaracounty.gov/offices/office-labor-standards-enforcementJune 25th, 2024 San Mateo County Staff Report on OLSE creation https://sanmateocounty.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6734402&GUID=C4504550-8656-499F-A69A-3BC41BC65415&FullText=1San Diego County OLSE https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/OLSE.htmlWage Theft Coalition of Santa Clara County: https://wagetheftcoalition.org/ State of CA Dept of Industrial Relations - Labor Commissionhttps://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/minimum_wage.htm Assembly Bill No. 1228 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1228 Guest Clip: Alex Caraballo, Vice President IBEW 332, https://ibew332.org/ Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International CC BY-NC 4.0
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    43 分
  • Episode 5: County Executive 101

    Episode 5: County Executive 101
    2024/10/20

    In Episode 5, join host Ellina Yin and Guest Host Betty Duong as they dive into the Office of the County Executive provides support to the County's Board of Supervisors, the County's various organizations, and to the residents and businesses of the County of Santa Clara. The Office ensures the implementation of legislative mandates and Board policies, while providing analytical support, strategic planning, policy analysis, and budgetary oversight for the County organization. In addition, it seeks to safeguard civil rights, and to educate, inform, and advise both those who administer and those who receive County services.


    Guest Host: ⁠Betty Duong⁠ is currently Chief of Staff for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor and a ⁠candidate⁠ for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor. Only in Santa Clara County/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy.

    Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the ⁠Only in San José⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.


    Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠


    Episode Resources:

    1. County Executive Website https://countyexec.sccgov.org/home
    2. Management Audit Report of the Office of the County Executive including Departmental response https://board.sccgov.org/audit-reports/management-audit-office-county-executive
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    11 分
  • Episode 4: County Board of Supervisors 101

    Episode 4: County Board of Supervisors 101
    2024/10/13

    In Episode 04, join host Ellina Yin and Guest Host Betty Duong as they dive into the Board of Supervisors—together we will learn their roles, responsibilities, and the importance of your vote for said elected officials.


    Guest Host: ⁠Betty Duong⁠ is currently Chief of Staff for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor and a candidate⁠ for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor. Only in Santa Clara County/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy.

    Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the⁠Only in San José⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.


    Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠
    Episode Resources:

    • Board of Supervisors Webpage https://board.sccgov.org/home
    • Board Policies https://boardclerk.sccgov.org/governing-documents
    • Rules of the Board https://boardclerk.sccgov.org/governing-documents

    Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
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    13 分
  • Episode 3: County Budget 101

    Episode 3: County Budget 101
    2024/09/29

    In Episode 03, join host Ellina Yin and Guest Host BettyDuong as they dive into the process of County Budget—together we will learn where the money comes from and the collective process of deciding how much and to which County Service or Department it should go.


    Guest Host: ⁠Betty Duong⁠ is currently Chief of Staff for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor and a ⁠candidate⁠ for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor. Only in Santa Clara County/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy.


    Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the ⁠Onlyin San José⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.

    Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠Episode


    Resources:

    • ​Budget & Finance webpage that includes County Budget Basics Video https://www.santaclaracounty.gov/government/budget-and-finance
    • ​Santa Clara County Budget Open Data Portal https://data.sccgov.org/stories/s/gzmg-ndd3
    • ​County Budgetary Process Timeline https://files.santaclaracounty.gov/2024-05/county-budgetary-process-timeline.pdf?VersionId=Iz4pNnt1W5IYhJUD4Tt96l86tii4MZyv
    • ​Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) https://controller.santaclaracounty.gov/financial-reports/annual-comprehensive-financial-report-acfr


    Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
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    16 分
  • Episode 2: County Policy Process 101

    Episode 2: County Policy Process 101
    2024/09/22

    In Episode 02, join host Ellina Yin and Guest Host Betty Duong as they dive into the process of County Policy–together we will learn the rules, guides, and how to’s of policy making in county government.


    Guest Host: ⁠Betty Duong⁠ is currently Chief of Staff for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor and a ⁠candidate⁠ for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor. Only in Santa Clara County/Only in San José does not support or oppose our Guest's candidacy.


    Only in Santa Clara County, is a sister project of the ⁠Only in San José⁠ civic education podcast series dedicated to demystifying and democratizing the process of local government and civic participation in Santa Clara County.


    Learn more about us: ⁠www.onlyinsj.org⁠


    Media clips reference:

    1. ​Brian Eno – SCENIUS: https://youtu.be/77mbz2HbY5Y
    2. ​ABC7News: Agrihood - CA's largest urban farmthat combines affordable housing opens in Santa Clara By Zach Fuentes: https://abc7news.com/urban-farm-santa-clara-agrihood-affordable-housing-community/13806697/


    Episode Resources:

    • ​Meetings Agenda Website including Board Agendas and Policy Committee Agendas http://sccgov.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx
    • ​All Boards and Commissions: http://sccgov.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board
    • ​Board of Supervisors: https://board.sccgov.org/home
    • ​City of San José Civics Masterclass: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/office-of-the-city-manager/office-of-racial-equity/san-jose-civics-masterclass


    Music: Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions (https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/271482) Creative Commons License Attribution - Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)


    *Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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    25 分