2023 Charter Review Committee

Elected Police Chief: Product of Personal Resentment and Confusing Ballot Wording

“We’ve always done it this way” is the principal argument being offered for retaining Santa Clara’s system of electing police…

February 23, 2024

Point – Counterpoint: Measure B, City of Santa Clara

One of the biggest issues facing the City of Santa Clara on the March 5 is Measure B – a…

February 20, 2024
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Judge Denies Challenge to Police Chief Ballot Measure

The trio that sued Santa Clara over the text of a ballot measure on appointing the city’s police chief —…

December 27, 2023

Proposed Ballot Measures to Appoint Police Chief, City Clerk Go Before Council

The 2023 Santa Clara Charter review committee wrapped up its work on Oct. 17, finalizing its recommendation for two ballot…

October 24, 2023

Charter Review Committee Meeting: Appointed City Clerk and Police Chief Don’t Feel Intimidated

At its third meeting on Sept. 14, the 2023 Santa Clara Charter Review Committee heard from Los Gatos appointed City…

September 21, 2023

Charter Review Committee Survey Out Now

Santa Clara has released a citywide survey to help the 2023 Charter Review Committee make an informed decision about whether…

September 8, 2023

2023 Charter Review Committee Hears from Police Chief, City Clerk

The Aug. 24 meeting of the Charter Review Committee was an opportunity for the committee and the public to hear…

August 29, 2023