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Weekly summary for Santa Clara County
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
In Santa Clara County this week, the Board of Supervisors’ Public Safety & Justice Committee recognized local small business efforts by adopting commendations for the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce and the San José Cambodian Buddhist Society for their roles in supporting small businesses and community events. The committee also discussed ongoing business matters, including contract renewals and future agenda planning related to small business interests. Key developments include: - Adoption of commendations honoring small business initiatives in Gilroy and San José. - Continued discussions on contract renewals impacting county services that support small businesses. - Consideration of membership guidelines for business representation on advisory groups. What to watch: Future Public Safety & Justice Committee meetings may address additional small business support measures and updates to advisory task force membership.

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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
5/13/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop
Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop's 2026-05-13 meeting centered on Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop. Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop: 13, 2026 Page 2 of 41 -- Any disclosa…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
4/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-14 meeting centered on county budget and state-federal funding update and Held from March 24, 2026 (Item No. 14): Receive report from the Office of Chil…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
4/13/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting: Presentations and Closed Session
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-13 meeting centered on Public Comment and Reconvene into open session to occur no earlier than 4:00 p.m, with additional discussion on Pledge of Allegia…
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