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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Santa Clara public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Library Foundation Partnership & Funding
Trustees planned a special joint meeting with the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends to strengthen fundraising and financial transparency.
Proposed Nitrous Oxide Retail Sales Prohibition
Staff presented an informational report on banning the retail sale of recreational nitrous oxide products to curb misuse among teens. The council voted to explore implementing a local ordinance mirroring state legislation.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget and 10-Year Forecast
The board reviewed the proposed municipal budget, highlighting Measure I bond allocations for library renovations, carpeting, and interior painting at Central Park Library.
County Budget Cuts
Santa Clara County is staring down a huge $787 million budget hole, and they're looking to slash hundreds of jobs, especially in programs that help people. Even with a sales tax hike, county leaders say federal and state issues are forcing these painful cuts.
Sales Tax Increase
Get ready to pay more for stuff in Santa Clara County! Voters are approving a sales tax increase, so your shopping trips will cost a bit extra starting soon.
Super Bowl revenue dispute
Santa Clara and the 49ers are in a major money dispute over Super Bowl revenue. The city is claiming it's owed more cash from the big game hosted at Levi's Stadium, and it's turning into a real showdown.
Super Bowl funding
Santa Clara might be missing out on Super Bowl cash because they haven't built a downtown. This opinion piece says if the city wants a piece of the Super Bowl pie, they need to get serious about developing a central hub.
Stadium Funding
A new report is scrutinizing how the funds for Levi's Stadium were collected and spent. It's raising questions about the financial management of this major public project.