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Milpitas is a city of 80,000 at Santa Clara County's northeastern corner — one of Silicon Valley's most diverse communities, recently transformed by BART's arrival. Incorporated 1954, governed by a five-member district Council, anchored by tech firms and the sprawling Great Mall.

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2026-08-23

Milpitas City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-01

The Milpitas City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This meeting is the next key opportunity for city officials to address local issues and make decisions affecting Milpitas residents.

Separately, the Measure A (2016 Housing Bond) Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee will meet on September 11, 2026, to discuss housing and major funding decisions that impact Santa Clara County, including Milpitas. Residents following housing developments and city governance should watch these meetings for updates on local policies and funding priorities.

Meeting: Milpitas City Council • Milpitas City Council - Regular MeetingMeeting: Measure A (2016 Housing Bond) Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee • Measure A (2016 Housing Bond) Independent Cit…
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Supportive Housing Safety — The Hillview Court Crisis
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Hillview Court, a 134-unit permanent supportive housing complex for formerly homeless residents at 1000 Hillview Court, has been the site of an alarming pattern of deaths. Milpitas police recorded multiple calls for service where people we…
The Great Mall & BART Transit Village — A 30-Year Transformation Underway
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Milpitas is in the middle of one of the most ambitious urban redevelopment efforts in Santa Clara County. The Milpitas Metro Specific Plan, adopted in 2023, covers approximately 510 acres in the city's southern corridor centered on the Mil…
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…
Federal Funding Threats to County Services
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The county is confronting $70 million in anticipated lost federal funding it will need to backfill, with the Office of Supportive Housing facing the largest losses of $29 million. Federal Medi-Cal cuts are driving multiple departmental sho…
Mental Health Services Budget Crisis
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The Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department is facing a $100 million deficit for fiscal year 2026–27, driven by federal Medi-Cal cuts triggered by H.R. 1, changes in state funding, the end of one-time COVID-19 dollars, and…

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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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Milpitas City Council - Regular Meeting
9/1/2026 • 7:00 PM
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Assessment Appeals
8/28/2026 • 09:00 AM
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
9/22/2026 • 01:30 PM
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Milpitas FY 2025-26 Budget
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Budget document: FY 2025-26 adopted PDF
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$268.5M
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