If you want to see the green energy ecosystem evolve, the City of Santa Clara offers a front row seat. For the sixth year in a row, Santa Clara’s...
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Santa Clara Operating Budget Up Modestly for 2011-2012, But Are Revenue Forecasts Too Optimistic?
The City of Santa Clara’s operating budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year is up 2.2% from 2010-2011 spending, driven by increases in...
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On May 17, Santa Clara unveiled a cautious capital improvement budget (CIP) for the coming fiscal year. Capital improvements are the infrastructure...
Santa Clara’s operating budget picture is somewhat brighter this year, City Finance Director Gary Ameling told the City Council at the May...
There’s no shortage of potential scapegoats for the fact that California – the world’s 8th largest economy – can’t pay its bills....
A climate of rising interest rates for municipal debt and declining property tax revenues wouldn’t seem to be a market smart businesspeople...
Santa Clara residents and business persons are invited to provide online input to help shape the city’s vision and plans for Vote...
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Jet-Propelled Special Council Meeting Gives 49ers Exclusive to Sell Stadium Naming Rights
Cyril Northcote Parkinson observed in his book, The Parkinson Principle, that “The time spent on any item of the agenda will be...
Santa Clara Finance Director Gary Ameling voiced cautious optimism about city finances at the March 29 City Council meeting. At mid-year, some...
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A tight budget means that no “rockets’ red glare” will light up the Santa Clara sky at this year’s July 4 city...