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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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Daily Summary
2026-06-29

Campbell City Council to Discuss Police Labor Negotiations July 7

Campbell City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 7 at 7:00 PM, with a key agenda item focused on labor negotiations with the Campbell Police Officers Association. This session will include a closed conference with the city’s labor negotiator, City Manager Brian Loventhal, highlighting ongoing discussions about police employment terms that directly affect public safety staffing and city budgeting.

Residents should watch for the council’s decisions on policing contracts, which could influence local law enforcement operations. While Campbell faces broader housing challenges tied to state laws like SB 79 that could significantly increase population and housing density, the upcoming council meeting centers on immediate labor and policing issues. This meeting is the next major opportunity for the city to address public safety workforce concerns amid these wider community changes.

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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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Mental Health Services Budget Cuts
The Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department is facing a $100 million deficit in the coming fiscal year, driven by federal Medi-Cal cuts, changes in state funding, and rising costs — threatening recently expanded mental health treatment programs. Do you support or oppose reducing mental health services to help balance the county budget?
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Campbell City Council - Regular Meeting
10/6/2026 • 7:00 PM
Campbell City Council
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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 …
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
10/20/2026 • 09:30 AM
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
10/6/2026 • 11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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Budget Snapshot

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Campbell FY 2026 Budget
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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