Monte Sereno

Monte Sereno is a city of 3,500 — Santa Clara County's smallest, with no shops, no stoplights, and no police department of its own. Incorporated 1957 after breaking from Los Gatos, governed by a five-member Council, Silicon Valley's most secluded and overlooked enclave.

CivicCause organizes issues, meetings, elections, and public activity around Monte Sereno so you can see what is happening locally and how it connects to broader county decisions.

Monte Sereno residents should note the upcoming meeting of the Measure A (2016 Housing Bond) Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee on September 11, 2026. This county-level committee will discuss housing and major funding decisions that relate to affordable housing initiatives impacting the region, including Monte Sereno. The meeting is a key moment for oversight of housing bond expenditures that support local housing development efforts.

Separately, the Board of Directors will meet on September 15, 2026, continuing regional governance activities that may influence broader policy and funding priorities. Monte Sereno continues to face ongoing challenges balancing housing pressure with its rural character, as well as managing infrastructure and service dependencies within the larger Santa Clara County system. Residents following housing and funding issues should watch these upcoming meetings for decisions that could affect local housing development and funding allocations.

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