City Politics
City Politics
New Residential Development in City Moves Forward Around El Camino
December 12, 2012
Last month was notable for several milestones that advance Santa Clara’s 2010 General Plan for affordable and walk-able new housing...
City Politics
Outgoing Council Members Honored
December 12, 2012
Last week the Santa Clara City Council took time out from the challenges of governing, to honor three outgoing Council...
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State’s Claim that City Land was “Owned” by RDA is Questionable
December 12, 2012
Santa Clara’s redevelopment agency (RDA) wasn’t just an agency for fostering city improvements. It was also used – in an...
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Hilmar Neighborhood Traffic Woes Worse Than Ever
November 28, 2012
Two weeks ago the Santa Clara City Council revisited the traffic and trash problems in the Hilmar neighborhood that residents...
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An Important Message to the Santa Clara Community
November 21, 2012
Dear Santa Clara Community, We are writing to inform you of a critical issue that could have devastating, long-term impacts...
City Politics
Everyone Loses as $30 RDA Stadium Money Dispute Heads Back to Court
November 7, 2012
Engineering systems philosopher John Gall observed 30 years ago that, “Systems tend to oppose their own proper functioning.” Certainly ample...
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Deputy Assessor David Ginsborg Aims for Seat on Water Board
October 31, 2012
Water has always been a central issue in California public policy. And, with a proposal to drain the Hetch Hetchy...
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The City of Santa Clara currently has one vacancy on the Planning Commission for a partial term ending June 30, 2014.
October 3, 2012
The deadlines to receive applications, interview dates and times are as follows: Deadline to apply: Wednesday, November 21, 5...
City Politics
Santa Clara City Desk: Sept. 27, 2012
September 26, 2012
Candidates Forum Holds Few Surprises Last week’s City Council Candidates Forum, presented by the League of Women Voters, was eminently...
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Santa Clara Candidate Aims to Prove Grassroots Campaigns Work
September 19, 2012
In our media saturated age, some people still believe that grassroots campaigning can elect candidates. One of them is Santa...



