David Alexander

Measure A Proponents and Opponents Make Their Closing Arguments

Santa Clarans face a critical decision. Tuesday’s election will see a ballot measure that aims to amend Santa Clara’s charter,…

May 30, 2018

Council Proposes Tax Hikes to Chip Away at Deficit, Fund Swim Center

Santa Clara voters will see proposals for new taxes on the November ballot as the City Council looks for ways…

May 30, 2018
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Chamber Loses $150k Fee, Moonlite Gets Approved While CalPERS Runs Amok

A lack of oversight in chamber of commerce spending has caused the City Council to discontinue paying it a management…

May 23, 2018

Public Backlash from Sexual Harassment Allegations Cause Council Member’s Resignation

The flags outside City Hall sat at half-mast Tuesday night; inside the Council Chambers, the Santa Clara City Council took…

May 16, 2018

District Lines Drawn, Council Endorses Ranked Choice Voting

Despite the objections of two Council Members, the Santa Clara City Council has endorsed an upcoming ballot initiative that aims…

May 9, 2018

Council Refuses to Close the Gap on Former Interim City Manager’s Pension Shortfall

A dispute over the legality of granting the former City Manager pension benefits erupted into a maelstrom of criticism. Rajeev…

April 25, 2018

Silicon Valley Power Updates City Council

The Santa Clara City Council may need to sell a city-owner property to help fund increased costs for Silicon Valley…

April 25, 2018

Council Delays Appointing New Planning Commissioner

After two hours of testimony from 10 Planning Commissioner candidates, the Santa Clara City Council will wait until later this…

April 11, 2018

Past Due Projects Get More Time, Council Rejects Proposed Daycare

Two Santa Clara developments received extensions despite being behind schedule. The Santa Clara City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to…

April 4, 2018
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City Clerk Vacancy Leaves Council With Plethora of Options

Concerns over the qualifications for a city clerk has caused the Santa Clara City Council to consider dividing those duties…

April 4, 2018