Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Milpitas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
12 issues in governance
Milpitas Municipal Election and Measure K Overview
Staff presented information on the upcoming municipal elections and Measure K to keep the commission informed.
Election Information
Milpitas voters, get ready! The June 2 primary election is almost here, and it's packed with races from governor all the way down to local contests. Make sure you're informed and ready to cast your ballot!
Council Vacancy Ordinance Amendment
To prevent special elections that cost up to $3 million, the council introduced an ordinance allowing vacancies to be filled via appointment or a special election within 60 days.
City Official Death
Milpitas City Attorney Michael Mutalipassi passed away at 48, leaving a big empty seat at the top of the city's legal department. He was a major player in shaping local policies, so finding his replacement is going to be a huge deal for the city government.
City Official Travel Expenses
Milpitas city leaders are getting called out for their travel plans. Some council members missed out on a conference and the inauguration due to a last-minute issue, and now one official's expenses are being denied because they couldn't guarantee a quorum.
Council Salaries
Milpitas City Council is considering a pay raise for themselves. This decision is currently being debated by the council members.
Legal Dispute Involving Former Mayor
Former Mayor Rich Tran is in legal trouble. The ex-city manager suing the city says Tran is refusing to show up for questioning, and now they want the judge to rule against him because of it.
Mayoral Election Results
Get ready for a nail-biter! Milpitas' mayoral race is neck-and-neck between the current mayor and a councilmember. The final vote count will decide who's in charge at City Hall.
Election Sign Vandalism
Election signs for a Milpitas councilmember and candidate were defaced with anti-Asian graffiti. Police are investigating this as a hate crime, and the targeted candidates are condemning the racist attack.
Mayoral race candidate withdrawal
Big shake-up in the Milpitas mayoral race! Former Mayor Rich Tran just pulled out to chase his tech dreams. He says he's too busy for the job, but hasn't picked a favorite to replace him yet.
Election Integrity
Milpitas voters, pay attention! A mayoral candidate is currently under state investigation. This raises questions about their eligibility and could influence your vote.
Mayoral Election
Get ready for more of the same in Milpitas! Mayor Esteves is back for his sixth term, meaning the city's direction is likely to stay on its current path. If you liked how things were going, you're probably happy.