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Business owners say VTA eminent-domain timeline threatens long‑running East San Jose stone supplier
Summary
Multiple speakers told the council during open forum that Silicon Valley Granite faces imminent lock‑out after a VTA eminent‑domain action; speakers asked elected officials to press VTA for fair relocation assistance and more time to move millions of pounds of inventory.
During open forum on May 6, several people spoke about Silicon Valley Granite, an East San Jose natural‑stone supplier that faces a court-ordered eviction tied to a Valley Transportation Authority eminent‑domain action. Speakers asked San Jose elected officials — including those who serve on the VTA board — to intervene or press for fair relocation assistance and additional time to move the company’s heavy inventory.
Speakers described the business as a nearly 20‑year,…
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