Los Gatos
Los Gatos is a town of 34,000 at Silicon Valley's southern foothills — picturesque, historic, and famously the birthplace of Netflix. Incorporated 1887, governed by a five-member Council, with a Victorian downtown that prizes charm and small-town character above all else.
CivicCause organizes issues, meetings, elections, and public activity around Los Gatos so you can see what is happening locally and how it connects to broader county decisions.
Los Gatos Town Council Held Special Meeting on June 24
The Los Gatos Town Council convened a special meeting on June 24, marking the most recent formal gathering of local officials. While specific agenda details were not disclosed, this meeting represents the latest opportunity for the council to address ongoing city issues, including housing and planning challenges that have been prominent in recent months.
Looking ahead, the council’s regular meeting on June 17 remains a key reference point for tracking city governance, although it occurred prior to the special session. The town continues to grapple with two major issues: the ongoing housing battles triggered by state intervention after delays in adopting a compliant Housing Element, and the fractured General Plan following the 2024 referendum that rescinded key land use elements. These unresolved matters frame the context for council discussions and decisions moving forward.
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