San Jose

San Jose is California's third-largest city and Silicon Valley's capital — a city of 1 million governed by a council-manager system with a 10-district City Council, where City Hall and the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors share authority over daily life.

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2026-08-01

City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-11

San Jose's City Council is scheduled to meet on August 11, with a closed session also planned that day. These meetings represent key upcoming decision points for the city, though specific agenda details have not been disclosed. Residents can expect the Council to address various city matters during these sessions.

Recently, mobile home residents have raised concerns about being excluded from talks on a proposed rent increase for space rents, which could impact one of San Jose’s last affordable housing options. This issue highlights ongoing housing challenges in the city. Separately, the Housing and Community Development Commission and Downtown Parking Board have upcoming agenda items related to housing and downtown revitalization. Residents following local governance should watch the August 11 City Council meetings for potential developments on these and other city issues.

News: San Jose mobile home residents shunned from rent increase talks Meeting: City Council • City Council Meeting: City Council Closed Session • City Council Closed Session

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Transportation & Transit Future (VTA)

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School Closures on San Jose's East Side

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