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Weekly summary for Milpitas
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
This week in Milpitas governance, the City Council remains engaged in a significant ongoing legal controversy related to the 2023 ouster of former City Manager Steve McHarris, who filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the city alleging retaliation. This issue continues to shape local governance discussions and accountability concerns.
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- The legal dispute involving former City Manager McHarris is active and continues to impact City Hall governance.
- No new city council meetings or agenda items were reported this week.
- Regional meetings such as the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors occurred but did not directly affect Milpitas governance this week.
What to watch: Future Milpitas City Council actions or statements regarding the McHarris lawsuit and related governance reforms.
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Agenda item: Roll Call. 1.1.. Santa Clara Valley Water District Board (Valley Water) recently discussed this issue.
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