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Los Gatos is a town of 34,000 at Silicon Valley's southern foothills — picturesque, historic, and famously the birthplace of Netflix. Incorporated 1887, governed by a five-member Council, with a Victorian downtown that prizes charm and small-town character above all else.

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2026-09-05

Measure A (2016 Housing Bond) Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee has an upcoming meeting…

The Measure A (2016 Housing Bond) Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee will meet on September 11, 2026, to discuss housing and major funding decisions affecting Santa Clara County, including Los Gatos. This committee oversees the use of bond funds aimed at supporting affordable housing projects, a key issue for the region.

Los Gatos Town Council held meetings in June 2026, with the most recent on June 24, reflecting ongoing local governance activity though no new meetings are scheduled soon. Residents should watch the upcoming Measure A committee meeting for decisions that could influence housing funding in Los Gatos. Additionally, the regional Board of Directors will meet on September 15, 2026, which may have broader implications for countywide policies. Housing remains a significant topic for Los Gatos, given the town’s ongoing challenges with state housing mandates and local planning.

Meeting: Measure A (2016 Housing Bond) Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee • Measure A (2016 Housing Bond) Independent Cit…Meeting: Los Gatos Town Council • Los Gatos Town Council - Regular MeetingMeeting: Los Gatos Town Council • Los Gatos Town Council - Special MeetingMeeting: Board of Directors • Board of Directors
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The General Plan Fracture — What Kind of Town Does Los Gatos Want to Be?
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Los Gatos is in an unusual and legally precarious position: the Town Council voted to rescind the Land Use Element and Community Design Element of its 2040 General Plan in April 2024, following a resident-driven referendum, leaving the tow…
The West Valley Mosque Dispute — Religious Freedom & Neighbor Relations
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A closely watched land use and civil rights dispute has emerged around the West Valley Muslim Association (WVMA), which operates a mosque at 16769 Farley Road and applied for a conditional use permit modification to extend its operating ho…
Housing Battles — The Town vs. the State (and Developers)
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Los Gatos is one of the most litigated housing battlegrounds in California. The town was late in adopting a compliant Housing Element, triggering the state's "Builder's Remedy" — a mechanism that allowed developers to file projects the tow…
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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Redevelopment Dissolution Countywide Oversight Board of Santa Clara County
9/25/2026 • 01:30 PM
Redevelopment Dissolution Countywide Oversight Board of Santa Clara County
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Los Gatos FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget
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Budget document: FY 2026-27 proposed operating and capital PDFs
This Los Gatos budget preview is available for internal and prelaunch review. Values are proposed, not adopted; the current materials imply an approximately $159K projected General Fund gap; operating and capital budgets are separate sources; and final adopted values may change after Town Council action.
Total Budget
$82.1M
Projected Deficit
$408.7K