Even though its fertile valley land is covered in homes, schools and retail shops, the Orchard City got its start as an agricultural center. Its founder, Benjamin Campbell, bought 160 acres to cultivate hay and grain—land that now is the site of the city’s historical downtown and its iconic water tower. After Campbell sold his land to Southern Pacific Railroad for $5 an acre, the area became a center for shipping fruit. After Campbell was incorporated in 1952, the shift from farmland to suburban tracts accelerated, and now almost 40,000 people call the city home.

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City Council

The five-member Campbell City Council meets at 70 N First St, Campbell, on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are live-streamed on Zoom; the public is welcome to attend, and past meetings are archived on the city’s website.

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Planning Commission

Seven Campbell citizens serve on the Planning Commission, which works with the City Council to review developments in the city. The commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month; meetings are streamed on Zoom and the public is welcome to attend.

Recent Announcements

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New City Council Meeting Start Time

Meetings will now begin at 7:00PM
03/14/2024

2024 Keep America Beautiful

Join us for our annual Keep America Beautiful event on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Click on the link for additional information and how to register for the event.
03/14/2024

Assembly Bill 481 - Campbell PD Community Meeting

CPD is hosting a community meeting to answers questions and receive feedback regarding AB 481 and the equipment currently used by the department.
03/12/2024

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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.

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03/12/2024
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A Campbell warehouse project is moving forward in a small industrial section of the city, despite neighbors’ insistence that it will create an eyesore in their backyards.

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The Campbell Police Department will soon move out of its small, decades-old location. Its new 24,000-square-foot operation center is set to open in 2025.

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