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Sunnyvale is a city of 155,000 at Silicon Valley's core — renowned for uniquely efficient government with no full-time mayor and a seven-member rotating Council. Incorporated 1912, built on aerospace and tech roots, consistently rated one of America's best-managed cities.

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2026-10-22

Sunnyvale City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-19

The Sunnyvale City Council had a scheduled meeting on September 19, 2026, marking a recent point of civic engagement for the city. While this meeting date is past, it reflects ongoing council activity as Sunnyvale continues addressing local governance and community issues.

Sunnyvale recently celebrated the return of its 41st annual Hands on the Arts Festival at the refurbished community center, an event that highlights local culture and community life. Looking ahead, residents may want to watch the Children, Seniors, and Families Committee meeting happening today, which could impact county-level services relevant to Sunnyvale families. Additionally, the regional Board of Directors will meet tomorrow, offering another opportunity for decisions that may affect the broader area including Sunnyvale. These meetings provide important civic touchpoints beyond the city council’s recent session.

News: Sunnyvale Resumes Arts Festival at Refurbished Community CenterMeeting: Sunnyvale City Council • Sunnyvale City CouncilMeeting: Children, Seniors, and Families Committee • Children, Seniors, and Families Committee
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Stormwater Pollution & Clean Water Act Violations
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A federal judge ruled in March 2026 that Sunnyvale violated the Clean Water Act, finding the city responsible for more than 1,200 violations involving bacteria pollution discharged from its stormwater system into Stevens Creek, Calabazas C…
Immigration Enforcement & the "ICE-Free Zone" Policy
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In one of the most watched civic actions of 2026, the Sunnyvale City Council unanimously voted to prohibit ICE agents from using city-owned property for civil immigration enforcement, joining a growing number of Santa Clara County municipa…
Housing Affordability & RHNA Compliance
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Sunnyvale is under mounting state pressure to meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) — the mandated number of units each California city must plan for every eight years. In the current RHNA cycle, Sunnyvale has built just 272 of…
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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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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Behavioral Health Board
11/9/2026 • 02:00 PM
Behavioral Health Board
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
11/19/2026 • 12:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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Sunnyvale City Council
9/29/2026 • 7:00 PM
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What's Scheduled Sunnyvale City Council's 2026-09-29 agenda is scheduled to cover 26-0762 Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Reimbursement Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority..., 26-0120 …

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Sunnyvale Resumes Arts Festival at Refurbished Community Center
The Silicon Valley Voice • 2026-10-21
Sunnyvale celebrated its 41st annual Hands on the Arts Festival on Saturday, marking the event’s return to the city’s community center grounds. Sunnyvale typically holds Hands on the Arts i…
Sunnyvale Continues to Iron Out Wrinkles in Worker Retention Ordinance - The Silicon Valley Voice
Google Santa Clara • 2026-10-20
Sunnyvale Continues to Iron Out Wrinkles in Worker Retention Ordinance The Silicon Valley Voice
Sunnyvale Continues to Iron Out Wrinkles in Worker Retention Ordinance - The Silicon Valley Voice
Google Los Altos • 2026-10-20
Sunnyvale Continues to Iron Out Wrinkles in Worker Retention Ordinance The Silicon Valley Voice

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Sunnyvale FY 2025/26 Adopted Budget →
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Budget adoption: FY 2025/26 adopted
This Sunnyvale budget preview is available for internal and prelaunch review. City launch status remains coming soon.
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$779.6M
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