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Campbell is a city of 44,000 at Silicon Valley's southwestern edge — walkable, livable, and proud of its downtown Campbell Avenue energy. Incorporated 1952, governed by a five-member Council, with roots in fruit packing and canneries honored at the historic Ainsley House.

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2026-09-27

Campbell City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-10-06

The Campbell City Council will meet on October 6, 2026, with policing among the agenda topics. This meeting is a key opportunity for the council to discuss issues related to the Campbell Police Officers Association, including labor negotiations. Residents interested in public safety and city labor matters should note this upcoming session.

Separately, the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Board will meet tomorrow, September 28, with public comment expected, which may be of interest to Campbell residents concerned with county mental health services. Also tomorrow, the regional Water Supply and Demand Management Committee will discuss high-impact infrastructure issues. These county and regional meetings provide context on broader public health and infrastructure topics that affect Campbell. Residents should watch the October 6 City Council meeting for decisions on policing and labor matters and may consider the county and regional meetings tomorrow for additional civic engagement opportunities.

Meeting: Campbell City Council • Campbell City Council - Regular MeetingMeeting: Behavioral Health Board • Behavioral Health BoardMeeting: Water Supply and Demand Management Committee • Water Supply and Demand Management Committee
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Housing Affordability & RHNA — Racing Against the Clock
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Campbell has a state-mandated obligation to plan for 3,870 new homes by 2031, with 1,542 designated as affordable. Progress has been slow: as of its most recent annual progress report, the city had counted only 117 homes toward its state-m…
Downtown Campbell's Future — Growth vs. Character
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Campbell's beloved downtown strip on East Campbell Avenue is at an inflection point. A 90-home, five-to-six-story development proposed at 600 E. Campbell Ave. — a vacant lot sandwiched between The Pruneyard and the historic downtown core —…
The Starter Homes Loophole — Neighborhoods vs. the State
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Even before SB 79, Campbell has been navigating a fierce fight over the Starter Homes Revitalization Act (SB 684/SB 1123), which allows up to 10 small homes on vacant residential lots. Campbell passed a policy last year that allowed develo…
SB 79 — The Law That Could Triple Campbell's Population
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No city in Santa Clara County faces a more proportionally dramatic impact from Senate Bill 79, the new state transit-oriented housing law effective July 1, 2026, than Campbell. Campbell — covering just 6.5 square miles with a population of…
Transportation & Transit Future (VTA)
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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is navigating a dual mandate — running a regional transit system while developing affordable housing on underutilized land near stations. Ten VTA projects currently in active developmen…

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11/3/2026 November 3, 2026 California General Election
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ACA 20: Save for California's Future ActACA 22: Local taxes: limitationAuthorizes bonds for immunology researchCreates loan program for middle-income buyers of qualified new homesEstablishes additional voter identification and citizenship verification requirements

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Campbell City Council - Regular Meeting
10/6/2026 • 7:00 PM
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City Council Agenda City of Campbell, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California This Executive Session of the City Council will be conducted in person and is compliant with …
Airports Commission
10/6/2026 • 06:00 PM
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Budget document: FY 2026 adopted PDF
This Campbell budget preview is available for internal and prelaunch review. The all-funds summary currently shows an approximately $6.27M projected gap, revenue comparison is General Fund-focused, and city launch status remains coming soon.
Total Budget
$106.7M
Projected Deficit
$6.3M