City Politics
City Politics
How Santa Clara’s Budget Got a $42 Million Case of COVID-19
February 24, 2021
The City of Santa Clara faces a budget deficit that’s likely unprecedented in its history, driven by an unprecedented revenue...
City Politics
Service Cuts, Fee and Tax Increases on the Table As Deficit Grows to $42 Million
February 11, 2021
Santa Clara faces a $42 million budget shortfall in the coming fiscal year and residents can expect to see $24...
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Jones Lang LaSalle Gets Another Contract
February 10, 2021
The Council narrowly approved renewing a $300,000 contract with the company that has been tasked to help the City improve...
City Politics
New Council Surfaces Old Questions About Destination Marketing Consultant
February 3, 2021
Next week Santa Clara City Council will take up Jones Lang LaSalle’s (JLL) third contract extension for advising the City...
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Planning Commission Approves Another Data Center, Questions Future of Data Center Projects
January 29, 2021
On Jan. 27, the Santa Clara Planning Commission welcomed its newest member, Commissioner Qian Huang. Huang fills one of the...
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Stadium Authority Delays Updating Conflict Of Interest Code
January 28, 2021
During Tuesday’s Stadium Authority meeting, the Board opted to continue adopting new guidelines for the conflict of interest code. These...
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Hotel Tax Increases, Council Considers Maintenance District Change
January 27, 2021
The Santa Clara City Council changed how it assesses taxes on hotel rooms, shifting from a flat rate to a...
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Santa Clara Council Approves Year-End Budget
January 13, 2021
Although the impact of COVID-19 has not been as bad as it could have been, Santa Clara is still facing...
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Santa Clara City Attorney Sat on CVRA Lawsuit Settlement Offer That Likely Would Save City Millions
January 7, 2021
Five days after he received it, Santa Clara City Attorney Brian Doyle still hadn’t told the City Council about the...
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Councilmember Anthony Becker: Coming From the Heart
January 7, 2021
If any one thing can be pointed to as a turning point that put new Santa Clara City Councilmember Anthony...









