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.

Recent Announcements

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Successful Conclusion of Labor Negotiations Yield Positive Results for Milpitas

The City of Milpitas is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of negotiations between the City administration and two of its primary labor groups, MEA and ProTech
03/07/2024

Milpitas Matters President's Day Issue

This holiday, observed on the third Monday of February, provided an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the rich history of our country and the role that Presidents have played in shaping our future.
02/26/2024

In Response to Change in State Law, Milpitas City Council Introduces Maximally Restrictive Cannabis

In response to Senate Bill 1186, a new state law that requires local lawmakers to allow medicinal cannabis deliveries, the Milpitas City Council has introduced a comprehensive set of regulations
02/21/2024

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03/13/2024
The City of Milpitas has reached a labor agreement with City employees represented by the Milpitas Employee Association (MEA) and the Milpitas Professional and Technical Group (ProTech).

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03/06/2024
A new Performing Arts Center at Milpitas High School begins construction, funded with monies from Bond Measure AA, passed in 2018.

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02/23/2024
New to California is Senate Bill 1186, which requires local governments to allow medicinal cannabis deliveries. But in Milpitas, “It remains unlawful to deliver recreational cannabis within the City.”

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02/20/2024
After months of negotiations, the city and the Milpitas Professional and Technical Group—made up of office and recreation services assistants, enforcement officers, and accounting techs—have forged a new agreement.

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02/15/2024
A wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former City Manager Steve McHarris in December laid out several accusations of incompetence, unethical behavior and intimidation by city officials, including the mayor.
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