City Politics

The CORE Companies Dominate March Council Calendars

The City of Santa Clara listed the Council Calendars for March over a week ago…

Silicon Valley Power Updates City Council

The Santa Clara City Council may need to sell a city-owner property to help fund…

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Council Delays Appointing New Planning Commissioner

After two hours of testimony from 10 Planning Commissioner candidates, the Santa Clara City Council…

Voting Rights Lawsuit To Be Heard April 23

Some might think that the apparent formation of a "Yes on A" ballot measure campaign…

Past Due Projects Get More Time, Council Rejects Proposed Daycare

Two Santa Clara developments received extensions despite being behind schedule. The Santa Clara City Council…

City Clerk Vacancy Leaves Council With Plethora of Options

Concerns over the qualifications for a city clerk has caused the Santa Clara City Council…

Study Finds CEQA Doesn’t Stifle Housing Development—City Councils Do

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) isn't constraining housing development in California, as some claim.…

Police Reinforcements During Soccer Game Prove Divisive

The Mayor/Stadium Authority Chair lambasted 49ers management for its handling of a soccer game after…

Ad Hoc Measure J Audit Committee Quietly Expands Its Mission As Most Recommended Process and Reporting Changes Are Complete Or In Process

On March 19 the Measure J audit committee—Mayor Lisa Gillmor and Council Members Patrick Kolstad…

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Police Chief Gets Back Pay, City Manager Gets a $30,000 Raise

Raises for two Santa Clara department heads dominated most of the discussion at this week’s…