Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County is a jurisdiction of 1.9 million anchoring Silicon Valley — governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors delivering public health, social services, courts, and regional infrastructure across 15 cities from Palo Alto to Gilroy.

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Santa Clara County is confronting a significant challenge with $70 million in anticipated lost federal funding, including a $29 million cut to the Office of Supportive Housing. These federal Medi-Cal reductions are squeezing the county budget already strained by inflation and rising service demands, threatening critical programs and services for residents. This funding shortfall adds urgency to county budget planning and resource allocation efforts.

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meets today to address budget and housing issues, a key opportunity to respond to these financial pressures. Meanwhile, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is preparing a regional sales tax measure focused on public transit improvements, which could influence county infrastructure and housing development. Early election returns also show local leadership races shaping up, with incumbents holding leads in key county supervisory and district attorney contests, signaling continuity in governance amid fiscal challenges.

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