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5/28/2026, 12:34:01 PM
US economy grows 1.6% in first quarter, recovering from federal shutdown, government says, downgrading first estimate.
Economy & Community
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Updated 2026-03-04T22:08:54.861+00:00
1) Overview:
In the past 30 days, there have been no news reports or agenda items directly linked to the Economy & Community cause. However, several local government meetings have taken place involving bodies such as the Arts Commission, San Jose Arena Authority, and the Community & Economic Development Committee. These meetings suggest ongoing discussions related to community development and economic initiatives, though specific outcomes or proposals have not been publicly detailed.
2) Concrete updates:
- The Arts Commission met multiple times (February 1, 2, 22; January 25; December 14) indicating continued focus on arts-related community development.
- The San Jose Arena Authority held two meetings on February 24, potentially addressing arena-related economic or community issues.
- The Community & Economic Development Committee met on February 22 and December 14, likely discussing broader economic and community development topics.
- No new agenda items or formal proposals related to Economy & Community were publicly posted in the last 30 days.
- No news coverage or public announcements have been made regarding economic or community initiatives in this timeframe.
3) What to watch next:
- Upcoming Arts Commission meeting on March 1, 2026, for potential new initiatives or updates on community arts funding.
- Future Community & Economic Development Committee meetings for any emerging economic development plans or community projects.
- Any public releases or agenda postings that provide concrete proposals or policy changes related to the local economy and community development.
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Agenda item: PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS : This portion of the agenda is reserved for persons desiring to address the Committee on any matter not on the agenda.. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors recently discussed this issue.
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Cause Timeline
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Issue
5/28/2026, 1:54:24 AM
San Francisco faces a high-stakes November 2026 ballot showdown over how to tax the city's wealthiest companies. Measure D — the "Overpaid CEO Tax" — on the June 2, 2026 ballot aims to increase the tax on large business…
NewsThe Almanac
5/21/2026, 8:07:09 PM
The regional economic indicators are all over the place: Unemployment is low. Borrowing has slowed. Inflation remains stubbornly above target. “Our members are just feeling the uncertainty of the economic times that we’…
MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/28/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-28 meeting centered on Receive VTA 457-Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Monthly Report – March 2026 (Duran) and VTA Deferred Compensation P…
This update comes from a public meeting summary.
Issue
4/27/2026, 11:04:44 PM
The Innovation District is a 74-acre area within the Milpitas Metro Specific Plan, envisioned as a thriving employment destination featuring modern office, creative flex space, and R&D buildings — with the opening of th…
MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-09 meeting centered on AB 939 required each County to develop and periodically update . a County Integrated Wast� Management Plan and to... and Followin…
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MeetingMeeting summary
3/17/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Los Gatos Town Council - Regular Meeting's 2026-03-16 meeting centered on Potential Revenue Measure Options. - Potential Revenue Measure Options: Section: OTHER BUSINESS Timestamp: 00:15:04. Key decisions: - Final actio…
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
5.a: VTA Deferred Compensation Plan Expense Account Report – March 2026
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
11: Receive VTA 457-Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Monthly Report – March 2026 (Duran)
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-09
4: Implementation Committee receival of background on the history and development of the 2013 Technical Advisory Committee Memorandum of Agreement from staff
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
10: Consider Future Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan Enhancements Survey Results (Duran/Le-Christensen)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
12: Review Committee Work Plan
Cupertino City Council
2026-04-13
1.: Subject: Community budget workshop to engage on OpenGov, the City's financial transparency tool
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-09
0: The purpose of this Agreement is to implement the recommendations of the Commission's Ad Hoc Committee and the TAC Ad Hoc Subcommittee to revise the functions, powers, membership, structure and duties of the TAC to make these consistent
Community & Economic Development Committee (CED)
2025-12-14
2.: City Council Focus Area Status Report: Building More Housing
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Staff, organizations, and meetings connected to this cause.
Policy Staff
Mick Del Rosario
Community Affairs Aide • policy
Stephen Sherrill
Vanessa Smith
Legislative Aide • policy
Lisa Gauthier
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Recent Meetings
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28 • 01:30 PM
Cupertino City Council
2026-04-13 • 5:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-09 • 12:00 PM
Los Gatos Town Council - Regular Meeting
2026-03-17 • 5:00 PM
Arts Commission
2026-03-01 • 5:30 PM
Cupertino City Council
2026-02-26 • 6:30 PM
Sunnyvale City Council
2026-02-26 • 9:00 AM
San Jose Arena Authority
2026-02-24 • 4:00 PM
San Jose Arena Authority
2026-02-24 • 3:30 PM
Santa Clara City Council
2026-02-24 • 12:00 AM
Community & Economic Development Committee (CED)
2026-02-22 • 1:30 PM
Arts Commission
2026-02-22 • 5:30 PM
Tracked issues on this cause
The Overpaid CEO Tax & November's Battle Over Business Taxation • Featured
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San Francisco faces a high-stakes November 2026 ballot showdown over how to tax the city's wealthiest companies. Measure D — the "Overpaid CEO Tax" — on the June 2, 2026 ballot aims to increase the tax on large businesse…
Innovation District — Can Milpitas Compete for Tech Jobs?
active
The Innovation District is a 74-acre area within the Milpitas Metro Specific Plan, envisioned as a thriving employment destination featuring modern office, creative flex space, and R&D buildings — with the opening of the…