City Politics
City Politics
Council Refuses to Close the Gap on Former Interim City Manager’s Pension Shortfall
April 25, 2018
A dispute over the legality of granting the former City Manager pension benefits erupted into a maelstrom of criticism. Rajeev...
City Politics
The CORE Companies Dominate March Council Calendars
April 25, 2018
The City of Santa Clara listed the Council Calendars for March over a week ago and, again, past the 10th...
City Politics
Silicon Valley Power Updates City Council
April 25, 2018
The Santa Clara City Council may need to sell a city-owner property to help fund increased costs for Silicon Valley...
City Politics
Council Delays Appointing New Planning Commissioner
April 11, 2018
After two hours of testimony from 10 Planning Commissioner candidates, the Santa Clara City Council will wait until later this...
City Politics
Voting Rights Lawsuit To Be Heard April 23
April 11, 2018
Some might think that the apparent formation of a “Yes on A” ballot measure campaign committee and resources being donated...
City Politics
Past Due Projects Get More Time, Council Rejects Proposed Daycare
April 4, 2018
Two Santa Clara developments received extensions despite being behind schedule. The Santa Clara City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to...
City Politics
City Clerk Vacancy Leaves Council With Plethora of Options
April 4, 2018
Concerns over the qualifications for a city clerk has caused the Santa Clara City Council to consider dividing those duties...
City Politics
Study Finds CEQA Doesn’t Stifle Housing Development—City Councils Do
March 28, 2018
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) isn’t constraining housing development in California, as some claim. Instead a new study finds...
City Politics
Police Reinforcements During Soccer Game Prove Divisive
March 28, 2018
The Mayor/Stadium Authority Chair lambasted 49ers management for its handling of a soccer game after a tide of criticism from...
City Politics
Ad Hoc Measure J Audit Committee Quietly Expands Its Mission As Most Recommended Process and Reporting Changes Are Complete Or In Process
March 28, 2018
On March 19 the Measure J audit committee—Mayor Lisa Gillmor and Council Members Patrick Kolstad and Teresa O’Neill—reviewed the status...


