https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/01/25/letter-carl-guardino-devoted-efforts-to-poverty-traffic-housing/ > Carl Guardino is stepping down as CEO of the political and policy powerhouse Silicon Valley Leadership Group. A moment of reflection is in order. > Having known Carl since we were both staffers to members of the California Assembly in the 1980s, a couple of personal notes are in order. Since our very first meeting, it was clear to me that he was going to make a positive difference in terms of major public policy initiatives and would be doing so with respect and care for others.