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Landlords fighting cityhood - San Jose Mercury News

Themes:
Subjects:
Ruben Abrica, Howard van Jepmond, Pete McCloskey
Date of Creation or Publication:
6/27/1983
Creator
Mark Nelson
Donor
Barbara Mouton
Language
English
Copyright Statement:
Article about white absentee landlords bankrolling legal challenges to the June 7, 1983 cityhood election. They primarily opposed incorporation to protect their property investments and avoid rent control restrictions. These property owners are the same people who paid for Pete McCloskey to represent them in the ongoing legal battles over incorporation and voter fraud.

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