With 550 manufacturing plants and eight industrial parks, Milpitas can rightfully claim to be an engine of economic prosperity—as it has been since 1955, when Ford Motors moved its plant there from Richmond, Calif. The old Ford building is now the Great Mall of the Bay Area, with 1.4 million square feet of retail space, but one in five workers in the city are still employed in the manufacturing sector, according to the city’s Office of Economic Development. The city creates so many jobs that during the day its population doubles to 130,000.

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City Council

The City Council consists of a mayor and four councilmembers, all elected at large. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Photo credit: Sundry Photography/Shutterstock)

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission regularly meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, but may hold additional meetings. Meetings take place at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Milpitas City Hall, 455 E Calaveras Blvd.

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Milpitas Matters - MLK Day

On November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law, officially establishing the third Monday in January as a federal holiday to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a champion for civil rights.
01/13/2025

Milpitas Fire Department Deploys Firefighters to Support Wildfire Efforts in Southern California

As catastrophic fires continue to devastate the greater Los Angeles region, the California Office of Emergency Services has activated the State Mutual Aid Mobilization System to coordinate resources from across the state, including Santa Clara County.
01/09/2025

Milpitas Matters - Happy Holidays!

As we approach the close of another remarkable year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for making Milpitas a vibrant and thriving community.
12/19/2024

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An ousted Milpitas city manager wants the former mayor to be penalized for failing to show up for a deposition prior to a court hearing.

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12/12/2024
The City of Milpitas is planning to develop a new park on a four-acre site and is seeking resident input on the design. Read on to learn more about the proposed location and how to weigh in.

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12/11/2024
In their December 10 meeting, new councilmember William Lam was sworn in with two reelected members. Read on to learn more about what's in store for the next term of the Milpitas City Council.
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