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Mayor· 2022-2026

Lisa M. Gillmor

Santa Clara

About

Lisa M. Gillmor's platform emphasizes governmental accountability and transparency, specifically advocating for measures such as lobbyist registration to ensure ethical local governance.

Campaign promises (1)

  • transparency
    Lisa M. Gillmor advocated for the implementation of mandatory lobbyist registration in Santa Clara.
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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
31
Total speaking time
13:24:04
Avg per meeting
25:56
Segments
16482

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (20)(Development)

critical→Jan 2026[28]

Residential Additions and Infill Housing Proposals

Private property investments will affect individual property values and local construction activity.

critical→Jan 2026[23]

Senior Housing and Tenant Protections

Null

critical→Jul 2026[22]

Public Employee Disciplinary Appeal & Overtime Policies

Potential back pay or personnel liabilities depending on the outcome of the appeal.

high→May 2026[18]

Downtown RFP and Fire Station No. 1 Relocation

Relocating the fire station could impose unbudgeted costs since original bond funds were allocated for rebuilding at its current site.

high↓Jun 2026[17]

Zoning Code Cleanup and Tasman East Rezoning

Neutral impact covered under existing operating budgets.

critical↓May 2026[13]

City Librarian Recruitment

Leadership transition may involve recruitment expenditures and potential staffing adjustments.

high↑May 2026[12]

Walsh Avenue Office Building Project Continuance

The project represents a major commercial investment with substantial construction and infrastructure commitments.

high↑Mar 2026[12]

Public Works Procurement and Alternative Delivery Methods

Modernized procurement can lead to cost savings and increased efficiency on capital projects.

medium↑Jan 2026[11]

Public Art and Citywide Arts Master Plan

$6,000 total in artist stipends, already approved.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Accessory Dwelling Unit Parking and Density

None directly on city budget due to ministerial state-mandated rules.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

2027 Meeting Calendar Approval

None.

critical↓Apr 2026[10]

Homestead Road Subdivision Map for Mixed-Use Project

Generates new housing stock, commercial retail space, and below-market-rate housing units along a major transit corridor.

critical↓Aug 2026[10]

Major Residential Development at 451 El Camino Real

Significant economic activity and infrastructure improvements along the El Camino Real corridor.

critical↓Jun 2026[8]

Homestead Road Mixed-Use Development (PLN24-00633)

Generates new housing stock, commercial retail space, and below-market-rate housing units along a major transit corridor.

high↓Mar 2026[6]

Historic Home Restoration at 1390 Madison Street

Private property investment with no direct city expenditure.

medium↑Apr 2026[6]

Small Business Development and Permit Fee Burdens

Permitting and utility connection fees for small commercial tenant improvements can range from $16,000 to over $60,000 depending on use changes.

medium↑Sep 2023[5]

urban farm and affordable housing

This project is expected to boost the local economy through job creation and increased access to affordable food options.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Privacy and Solar Access from Two-Story Additions

Potential shading impacts on neighboring solar installations.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Senior Needs Assessment and Community Outreach

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Roche Office Campus Conversion to Outdoor Amenity

Private commercial investment by Roche with no direct city tax outlay.

Decisions during term (5)

Recorded while Gillmor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.