Policy Areas
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April 21, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM
$2.6M Homeless Services Gamble and Living Wage Hikes: Your Tax Bills on the Line
• $1.4M VTA grants for bus signals and bike detection at 972 intersections
• $2.6M homeless services federal grant requiring $1.32M city match
• Living wage for contractors increases to $26.73-$27.98/hour
• East Village Business Improvement District final decision May 12
April 17, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM
Audit Exposes Lax Oversight in County's $8M Grants Program
• SCC Finance and Government Operations Committee meeting agenda
• Key items and policy decisions
• Impact on Almaden Valley residents
April 17, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM
$850 Million Water District Picks New CEO Behind Closed Doors—Your Rates Hang in Balance
• CEO selection happening in closed session for $850M district
• New leader could impact water rates by hundreds annually
• Public will only hear final announcement, not discussion
• Next public meeting April 22, 7:00 PM in Morgan Hill
April 16, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM
Police Overtime Hits $72M as Response Times Miss Targets and Fire Calls Surge 41%
• Police audit shows $72M overtime spending, missing 6-minute response target at 8.1 minutes
• Fire call volume up 41% over 10 years despite 4.9% population decline since 2020
• $46.4M in IT projects with camera system struggling, AI coalition reaches 3,000 members
• General Fund revenue $1-4M below budget, may require Budget Stabilization Reserve funds
April 16, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM
$2.2M Building Fee Hike and Rural Property Rules: County Budget Season Hits Your Wallet
• $2.2M building permit fee increase proposed by Planning Dept
• Agricultural zoning restrictions face property owner pushback
• County departments submit 2026-27 budget requests April 16
• Rural property use rules spark Agricultural Advisory Committee plan
April 16, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM
$2.5M in VTA Spending: Farebox Crisis, Teen Transit Pilot, and Why Cash Fares Still Matter
• Fremont High pilot: unlimited VTA passes for $20/student (6 months)
• $1.05M farebox upgrade to replace obsolete cash collection system
• Cashless study shows minimal adoption: only 1 of 52 new cards used
• $560M transit capital program with 3 projects getting 12-month extensions
April 15, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM
New Housing Finance Models and $85.5M Benefits Oversight: City Explores Funding Alternatives
• Alternative housing finance models with city equity stakes by August
• $85.5M VEBA health benefit plan committee reappointments
• Rancho del Pueblo golf balls damaging nearby homes issue
• March 31st Farmworkers' Day proclamation for annual observance
April 15, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM
97 Meetings on the Docket
Next 30 days: 97 meetings across . Priority bodies highlighted with agenda status tracking.
April 15, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM
County Audit Crisis and Police Overtime Spiral Lead Issues Alert
Top 5 issues for Almaden Valley residents this period. Key meetings, policy decisions, and opportunities to participate in local government.
April 15, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM
County Faces Election Probe While Power Project and Transit Honors Make Headlines
Regional news affecting Almaden Valley. Top stories from April 15 curated for Almaden Valley residents.