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Weekly summary for Los Gatos
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
This week in Los Gatos, the city is addressing significant infrastructure challenges amid tight budget constraints. Emergency repairs have started on Shannon Road to fix a critical roadway failure, including building a retaining wall and reconstructing the full roadway. This project highlights the growing maintenance demands that are stretching the town’s fiscal resources.
Key budget-related developments in Los Gatos include:
- Ongoing efforts to balance infrastructure needs with limited revenue growth.
- Active monitoring of federal funding threats at the county level, which could impact local services.
- Discussions at recent town council meetings about service agreements and transportation partnerships, reflecting broader budget priorities.
What to watch: Continued updates on the Shannon Road repairs and how the town plans to sustain infrastructure funding in the coming fiscal year.
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Agenda item: PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS : This portion of the agenda is reserved for persons desiring to address the Committee on any matter not on the agenda.. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors recently discussed this issue.
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
11: Receive VTA 457-Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Monthly Report – March 2026 (Duran)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
5.a: VTA Deferred Compensation Plan Expense Account Report – March 2026
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-04-28
71: $37,395 increasing expenditure appropriations in the Fish and Game program budget, relating to multiple grantees. (4/5 Vote)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-04-28
66: Approve County sponsorship of Quakes Foundation in the amount of $25,000 from the Office of the District Attorney Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Asset Forfeiture Proceeds Fund budget, to support the Saturday Night Lights Program
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-14
35: $2,868 transferring funds within the Behavioral Health Services Department budget, relating to the reclassification of one Program Manager III
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-14
Possible action: a. Receive final summary report relating to Historic Grant Program. b. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 138 - $614,853 transferring funds from the Park Charter Fund to the Special Programs budget, relating to the closing of the one-time Historic Grant Program. (4/5 Vote)
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-14
Possible action: a. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 129 - $108,452 increasing estimated revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Social Services Agency budget, relating to MOCA funds for the Senior Nutrition Congregate Meals Program. (4/5 vote) b. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 129 - $250,000 increasing estimated revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Social Services Agency budget, relating to OAA funds for the Senior Nutrition Neighborhood Meals on Wheels Program. (4/5 Vote) c. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 129 - $206,987 increasing estimated revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Social Services Agency budget, relating to OAA funds for the Senior Nutrition Congregate Meals and HDM Programs. (4/5 Vote)
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-13
8: Approve the Child Abuse Prevention Council Budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, to be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by April 1, 2026 and subsequently forwarded to the Board of Supervisors through the Children, Se
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Federal Funding Threats to County Services • Featured
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Infrastructure & Fiscal Sustainability — Roads, Trees & a Town Stretched Thin
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