The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors applauded San José Spotlight for empowering residents, boosting transparency, and igniting civic engagement, particularly highlighting its depth in coverage on major local issues.
Supervisor Otto Lee emphasized that San José Spotlight strengthens democracy in the county by uplifting marginalized voices, holding power accountable, and creating pathways for meaningful change, thus benefiting the entire community.
The commendation serves as recognition of San José Spotlight's five-year commitment to accurate reporting on significant local issues, spanning from homelessness to the VTA mass shooting, and their emphasis on crucial community dynamics.
San José Spotlight's accolades also include a James Madison Award for a successful lawsuit that underscored the importance of state transparency laws, reinforcing their role as a watchdog on governmental accountability.
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