News and information about county governance, budgeting and elections.

• State Budget Weakens County Safety Net - March 19, 2009
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• Beware of Unnecessary Property Assessment Fees - February 20, 2009
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• Committee Assignments Reflect Focus on Improving Public and Environmental Health - January 21, 2009
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• Board of Supervisors Creates New Commission on Voting - December 12, 2009
  This week the Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance creating the Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Elections.
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• County Strengthens Local Preference Ordinance - October 24, 2008
  In January of this year, I asked County staff to explore how the County could make more of its purchases from vendors inside the County without straining the budget.
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• County Explores Ways to Increase Access to Board Meetings - October 10, 2008
  The concept of “sunshine” in government — open, accessible and transparent proceedings of official public actions — is crucial to public participation.
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• Save Time During Election Season by Voting by Mail - Oct. 4, 2007
  With four elections coming up over the next year, residents who are tired of long lines at the polls can take advantage of Santa Clara County's Vote by Mail program. ...
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