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Mountain View
Mountain View is a city of 82,000 between the Bay and the foothills — home to Google's Googleplex and NASA Ames Research Center. Incorporated 1902, governed by a seven-member Council, balancing its role as a global tech hub against intense housing pressure.
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2026-08-13
Mountain View City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-06-09
The Mountain View City Council held a meeting on June 9, 2026, marking a recent step in local governance. While no specific agenda details are noted, this meeting is part of ongoing city council activities shaping Mountain View's policies and community planning.
In local news, eight candidates have officially entered the race for three Mountain View City Council seats in the November 2026 election, reflecting growing civic engagement ahead of the vote. Residents interested in city leadership and development should watch for upcoming council meetings, including the next session on June 23, 2026. Elsewhere, the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Elections will meet on September 1, 2026, to discuss elections and governance issues relevant to the broader Santa Clara County area.
News: Eight candidates hit the campaign trail for Mountain View City Council seatsMeeting: Mountain View City Council • Mountain View City CouncilMeeting: Citizens' Advisory Commission on Elections • Citizens' Advisory Commission on Elections
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Sea Level Rise & Shoreline Climate Resilience
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A large swath of northern Mountain View faces serious long-term flooding risk. City projections show the Bay could rise between 23 and 42 inches by 2070, potentially flooding a large portion of the city's northern Shoreline community. The …
Google's North Bayshore — A 30-Year Megaproject Begins
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Mountain View approved the largest development project in its history in 2023: Google's North Bayshore Master Plan, covering 153 acres and including up to 7,000 housing units, 3 million square feet of office space, 26 acres of parks and op…
SB 79 & the Future of Downtown Castro Street
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The most urgent land-use battle in Mountain View right now centers on Senate Bill 79, the state's new transit-oriented housing law. Signed by Governor Newsom in October 2025, SB 79 goes into effect July 1, 2026, and sets statewide zoning s…
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…
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9/2/2026 • 05:00 PM
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4 candidates vie for 2 seats on the Mountain View Whisman School District board
Mountain View Voice • 2026-08-13
It turns out there will be a contested election for Mountain View Whisman’s school board after all. Although initially, only the two incumbents stepped forward to run, a pair of additional …
Eight candidates hit the campaign trail for Mountain View City Council seats
Mountain View Voice • 2026-08-11
With the candidate filing period now closed, eight contenders are vying for three seats on the Mountain View City Council this November.
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Budget document: FY 2025-26 adopted PDF
This Mountain View budget preview is available for internal and prelaunch review. Revenue comparisons are GOF-level, department trend data is a published three-point trend, and the top-line expenditure card is labeled to its imported all-funds table scope.
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$642.5M
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