City Politics
Elected Police Chief: Product of Personal Resentment and Confusing Ballot Wording
February 23, 2024
“We’ve always done it this way” is the principal argument being offered for retaining Santa Clara’s system of electing police...
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Point – Counterpoint: Measure B, City of Santa Clara
February 20, 2024
One of the biggest issues facing the City of Santa Clara on the March 5 is Measure B – a...
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Judge Denies Challenge to Police Chief Ballot Measure
December 27, 2023
The trio that sued Santa Clara over the text of a ballot measure on appointing the city’s police chief —...
City Politics
Proposed Ballot Measures to Appoint Police Chief, City Clerk Go Before Council
October 24, 2023
The 2023 Santa Clara Charter review committee wrapped up its work on Oct. 17, finalizing its recommendation for two ballot...
City Politics
Charter Review Committee Meeting: Appointed City Clerk and Police Chief Don’t Feel Intimidated
September 21, 2023
At its third meeting on Sept. 14, the 2023 Santa Clara Charter Review Committee heard from Los Gatos appointed City...
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Charter Review Committee Survey Out Now
September 8, 2023
Santa Clara has released a citywide survey to help the 2023 Charter Review Committee make an informed decision about whether...
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2023 Charter Review Committee Hears from Police Chief, City Clerk
August 29, 2023
The Aug. 24 meeting of the Charter Review Committee was an opportunity for the committee and the public to hear...