City Politics
City Politics
Past and Future Deficits Haunt Santa Clara’s Operating Budget
June 15, 2011
Santa Clara has a balanced budget this year. But the City has no choice. Since 2000, reserves were used six...
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Stadium Project Bottom Line: Pretty Much the Same as a Year Ago
June 15, 2011
A year ago Santa Clara residents voted “yes” on a proposal to move forward with a plan for a 49ers...
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Many City Fees and Service Charges to Grow in Coming Year, Electric Rates Stay Steady
June 8, 2011
In the coming year, Santa Clara residents and businesses can expect to see increases in city fees and service charges...
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From Innovation to Delivery, Green Energy Ecosystem Evolves in Santa Clara
June 1, 2011
If you want to see the green energy ecosystem evolve, the City of Santa Clara offers a front row seat....
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Santa Clara Operating Budget Up Modestly for 2011-2012, But Are Revenue Forecasts Too Optimistic?
June 1, 2011
The City of Santa Clara’s operating budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year is up 2.2% from 2010-2011 spending, driven by...
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Santa Clara’s 2011-2012 Capital Improvement Budget is Cautious
May 25, 2011
On May 17, Santa Clara unveiled a cautious capital improvement budget (CIP) for the coming fiscal year. Capital improvements are...
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City Operating Budget: Back in the Black, But Future Deficits Forecast
May 25, 2011
Santa Clara’s operating budget picture is somewhat brighter this year, City Finance Director Gary Ameling told the City Council at...
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In CalSTRS’ New Math Sometimes 1+1=3
May 25, 2011
There’s no shortage of potential scapegoats for the fact that California – the world’s 8th largest economy – can’t pay...
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Santa Clara Puts Bond Sales Pedal to the Metal in Uncertain Market
May 18, 2011
A climate of rising interest rates for municipal debt and declining property tax revenues wouldn’t seem to be a market...
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City of Santa Clara
April 13, 2011
Santa Clara residents and business persons are invited to provide online input to help shape the city’s vision and plans...