City Politics
City Politics
49ers Stadium Marketing and Concessionaire Agreements Inked
July 13, 2011
The 49ers stadium project continues to advance. At its July 5 meeting, the Stadium Authority (which is one and the...
City Politics
City Desk
July 13, 2011
Pot – Not At last week’s City Council meeting, what was expected to be a routine motion to renew Santa...
City Politics
Santa Clara City Desk
July 6, 2011
An RDA By Any Other Name… Tuesday night as the California legislature – or at least, the Democrats in it...
City Politics
Charter Review Likely for Santa Clara’s At-Large Election System
June 22, 2011
On June 14, the City Council took the first steps toward establishing a review committee to look specifically at Santa...
City Politics
Filing Lawsuits Under Law They Wrote
June 22, 2011
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights (LCCR) legal director Robert Rubin claims that the City of Santa Clara is violating California’s...
City Politics
Past and Future Deficits Haunt Santa Clara’s Operating Budget
June 15, 2011
Santa Clara has a balanced budget this year. But the City has no choice. Since 2000, reserves were used six...
City Politics
Stadium Project Bottom Line: Pretty Much the Same as a Year Ago
June 15, 2011
A year ago Santa Clara residents voted “yes” on a proposal to move forward with a plan for a 49ers...
City Politics
Many City Fees and Service Charges to Grow in Coming Year, Electric Rates Stay Steady
June 8, 2011
In the coming year, Santa Clara residents and businesses can expect to see increases in city fees and service charges...
City Politics
From Innovation to Delivery, Green Energy Ecosystem Evolves in Santa Clara
June 1, 2011
If you want to see the green energy ecosystem evolve, the City of Santa Clara offers a front row seat....
City Politics
Santa Clara Operating Budget Up Modestly for 2011-2012, But Are Revenue Forecasts Too Optimistic?
June 1, 2011
The City of Santa Clara’s operating budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year is up 2.2% from 2010-2011 spending, driven by...




