City Politics

Directly Elected Mayor Perennial Discussion in Sunnyvale, But Never a Winner So Far

The question of directly electing Sunnyvale's mayor has come up regularly since the mid-1980s and…

Santa Clara City Council Recording Minimal Non-Public Meetings, Events in October

According to Santa Clara City Council October calendars, it appears as if Santa Clara’s elected…

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Vice Mayor Butts Heads with Council, Clerk Over Ballot Language

Santa Clarans will decide whether to amend the charter in March, determining if the City…

Sunnyvale Finalizes Council District Map, Election Sequencing

At its Nov. 12 meeting, the Sunnyvale City Council approved a Council district map and…

Sunnyvale Selects New Director of Library and Community Services

City Manager Kent Steffens announced that Cherise Brandell, Interim Director of Library and Community Services,…

Santa Clara 100% Affordable Housing Project Moves Forward

Santa Clara Planning Commissioners approved a 100 percent affordable housing project located at 2330 Monroe…

Chamber Faces Questions About Credit Card Charges, Unspent Convention Center Allocations

Santa Clara lawmakers have decided to meet in private to discuss $448,000 in unspent Convention…

Santa Clara County Bans E-Cigarettes, Hopes Cities Will Follow Suit

Santa Clara County is the latest county in California to completely ban the sale of…

Charter Amendment Could Change the Way Santa Clarans Elect Council

An amendment to Santa Clara’s charter is likely on the horizon. At its Tuesday night…

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Assemblymember Kansen Chu Urges Congress to Authorize Permanent Daylight Saving Time

Assemblymember Kansen Chu has announced that he will introduce a resolution urging Congress to authorize…