How City Council Spends Their Time
It’s no surprise that members of the Santa Clara City Council are busy people, often…
August 2, 2017
City Politics
Santa Clara Voting Rights Lawsuit Moves Into The Courtroom
The City of Santa Clara’s lawsuit over election methods has moved into Santa Clara County…
August 2, 2017
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Current Santa Clara Council War on 49ers Started Over Soccer Fields – Part II Three-Way Proposal for Soccer Fields, Stadium Parking DOA
In 2014, the Santa Clara Youth Soccer League (SCYSL) made a cause célèbre out of…
August 2, 2017
No Money in Budget for ADA Compliance at City Hall
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all public buildings have adequate access for…
August 2, 2017
Santa Clara Council’s War with 49ers Started Over Soccer Fields – Part I: Promises or Perceptions, Side Effects of State Policy
The escalating conflict between the San Francisco 49ers and the Santa Clara City Council and…
July 26, 2017
Will That Be Cash, Check or Charge? Council Consultant Polls Taxpayers on How They Want to Pay For New $250M Swim Center
Last week City Hall opened up an online survey to measure resident sentiment about a…
July 26, 2017
LeEco Sells Former Yahoo Parcel to Chinese Real Estate Development Company
The "curse of the new headquarters" is legendary in Silicon Valley. Inktomi, Excite@Home, MySpace–they all…
July 26, 2017
Will Charter Review Committee Recommendations Lead Santa Clara to the Courthouse?
On March 30, 2017, the City of Santa Clara was named in a California Voting…
July 26, 2017
Lighting the Fire for a City Hall Witch Hunt
Pointing fingers with little evidence is an irresponsible use of a platform–no matter how insignificant…
July 26, 2017
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No Easy Answer to Santa Clara’s Forecast Structural Deficits
While Santa Clara's general fund revenues are projected to grow 15 percent from $221 million…
July 19, 2017