City of Campbell Government News and Articles

Campbell is putting in homes wherever it can, including more than a dozen townhouses on less than an acre, to meet its housing goals.
The Campbell Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a 20-townhome development on 0.8 acres at 90 …

Homeless residents in Campbell will soon find some relief through the city’s new hotel program, adding a resource to the West Valley where little support exists.
The Campbell City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to grant nonprofit Silicon Valley Independent Living …

Leaders across the West Valley are pushing for a greener future in one of the country’s most polluted areas, but it could be more challenging after a controversial ruling on the use of gas.
Campbell and Los Gatos recently explored …

For avid Campbell skateboarders, a long overdue facelift of the city skate park is happening earlier than planned, along with greater security at the community center, thanks to some leftover federal cash in city coffers.
The Campbell City Council unanimously …

The West Valley’s city council races are tight this election season, with some candidates trailing just a few hundred votes behind the leaders — leaving the seats open to change with hundreds of thousands of uncounted ballots remaining.
In the …

Campbell voters are slated to choose a fresh councilmember this November, with housing among the top issues.
Two spots are up for grabs on the Campbell City Council in Districts 1 and 2. Candidates Juan Rodriguez and Terry Hines are …

Campbell’s mayor took a fireside chat approach to this year's State of the City, reading off her priorities in a soft, cushy armchair.
Mayor Susan Landry said at the annual address on Wednesday the city is furthering its environmental efforts, …

Officials in one West Valley city are taking action to combat a statewide policy gap that leaves residents in affordable housing vulnerable to rent increases that could price them out.
The Campbell City Council voted 4-1 last month to cap …

Campbell is adjusting its affordable housing policy in hopes of creating more homes and raking in more development funds, despite an official recommendation not to.
The Campbell City Council voted 4-1 last week to expand its inclusionary housing policy, which …

Campbell is slated to rake in hundreds of thousands of dollars for affordable housing annually, thanks to a decision to collect developer fees from projects without housing.
The Campbell City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to establish a commercial linkage fee, …

Empty land is a rarity in developed Campbell. City officials say vacant sites are an opportunity to build needed housing, but nearby residents have mixed feelings.
The Campbell Planning Commission voted 6-1 last month, with Vice Chair Matt Kamkar voting …

Campbell officials are hesitant about a policy change that could increase affordable housing in a city advocates say has been at the forefront of housing solutions.
The Campbell Planning Commission on Tuesday unanimously recommended the city refrain from expanding its …

Campbell officials are asking residents to boost the city's sales tax to the highest rate in Santa Clara County this November to provide revenue they say is necessary to maintain its quality of life.
The Campbell City Council unanimously voted …

While one Santa Clara County city pinches pennies to make ends meet and juggles budget shortfalls, its neighbor to the west sits on a surplus that can easily cover its deficit.
Santa Clara and Sunnyvale, although similar in size, couldn't …

The for-profit company feeding water to six Santa Clara County cities may agree to walk back its plan for a 22% water rate hike over three years.
State officials are in the process of developing a settlement with the San …

A Campbell housing development near the main post office could add more than 100 homes to a quiet, suburban neighborhood, stirring up concerns about an influx of new residents.
The Campbell Planning Commission unanimously approved a 108-home development located at …

Campbell’s latest economic development plan is getting mixed reviews from business owners after its first update since 2017.
The three-year plan, unanimously adopted by the Campbell City Council in April, aims to tackle three areas of economic growth: filling vacancies, …

One West Valley city will be forced to tighten its belt in the coming years, as it faces a multimillion–dollar budget shortfall largely due to factors outside its control.
Campbell anticipates roughly $66 million in revenue for fiscal year 2024-25, …

A cranny of Campbell is slated for demolition to make way for a larger housing project, leaving some residents and businesses unsure if they will be able to stay in the West Valley city.
The Campbell City Council earlier this …

Even though Campbell has failed to meet its housing requirements over the years, this time around the city plans to construct thousands of new homes in its growing community.
The Campbell City Council on Tuesday unanimously agreed to rezone sections …