Raj Chahal

Proposed Business Tax Measure Not ‘Business Friendly,’ Council Says

The Santa Clara City Council discussed two tax measures for the November ballot, agreed to…

Doyle Returns to Council; Water Rate Increases Approved

Former City Attorney Brian Doyle made another appearance before the City Council on June 21.…

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Santa Clara Scores 2026 World Cup

Confetti blanketed the field at Levi’s Stadium, champagne corks popped and cheers went up as…

General Plan Altered for Massive Housing Development

During the June 7 City Council meeting, the Santa Clara City Council approved an amendment…

Milestones – The Cure for Hot Air! – Opinion

Four years ago, appointed Mayor Lisa Gillmor ran for reelection against a young upstart named…

BMX Track Strife Discussed But Not Resolved

At the May 24, 2022 Santa Clara City Council meeting, the Council discussed whether to…

Controversial Pomeroy Development Approved

Santa Clara's City Council approved a new housing development on Pomeroy Avenue despite a lack…

Milestones – Do No Harm! – Opinion

The first and primary commandment required by and applied to any elected leader is: “Do…

Mayor’s Propensity Toward Seconding Motions Out Of Step With Past Practice, Robert’s Rules Of Order

Prior to the November 2020 election Mayor Lisa Gillmor rarely — if ever — seconded…

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Milestones – To Change, You Have to Change! – Opinion

How do you run a city without a city manager or even a city attorney?…