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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.

CivicCause organizes issues, meetings, elections, and public activity around Milpitas so you can see what is happening locally and how it connects to broader county decisions.

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Daily Summary
2026-06-29

Milpitas City Council Meeting Scheduled for June 16

Milpitas residents should note the upcoming City Council regular meeting on June 16 at 7:00 PM. This session is a key opportunity for local officials to address ongoing city matters and community concerns directly affecting Milpitas. Although specific agenda items are not yet detailed, the meeting remains an important civic event for residents to stay engaged with city governance.

Among the pressing issues in Milpitas are the safety challenges at Hillview Court, a supportive housing complex facing multiple resident deaths, and the long-term redevelopment of the Great Mall and BART Transit Village area under the Milpitas Metro Specific Plan. These tracked issues highlight critical housing safety and infrastructure developments shaping the city’s future. Residents can watch for council discussions or actions related to these topics in upcoming meetings.

Meeting: Milpitas City Council • Milpitas City Council - Regular Meeting

Top Issues in Milpitas

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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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Community Pulse

Mental Health Services Budget Cuts

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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Measure B: Parcel Tax Renewal MeasureMeasure C: Franklin-McKinley School District General Obligation Bond MeasureMeasure D: Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority Voter-Sponsored Initiative Special Parcel Tax

Upcoming meetings

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Milpitas City Council - Regular Meeting
10/20/2026 • 7:00 PM
Milpitas City Council
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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
10/7/2026 • 01:30 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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Budget Snapshot

Current budget status for this city.
Milpitas FY 2025-26 Budget
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Budget document: FY 2025-26 adopted PDF
This Milpitas budget preview is available for internal and prelaunch review. Revenue comparisons are General Fund-focused, department trend data is a published four-point trend, and city launch status remains coming soon.
Total Budget
$268.5M
Projected Balance
$0