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Santa Clara
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Karen Hardy

District 3 Council Member2022-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
29
Total speaking time
3:35:41
Avg per meeting
7:26
Segments
3229

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Top issues during term (11)(Business Jobs)

high↑May 2026[12]

Vacant and Blighted Building Ordinance

Potential enforcement costs offset by code compliance penalties.

critical↓Jan 2026[11]

Civil Service Commission FY 2026-2027 Workplan

Impacts labor negotiations and administrative classification structures.

high↓Apr 2026[9]

Franklin Mall Paid Parking Proposal

Saves taxpayers $180,000 by canceling the unnecessary consulting study.

high↓Jul 2026[7]

2026 Signature Campaign Evaluation and Future Legacy Events

Event budgets are currently being reconciled, with major events like the stadium activation totaling over $6.5 million and night markets around $160,000.

high↓May 2026[4]

Partner-Led Event Grants and Funding Assistance

Supported by $1 million in seed funding allocated for campaign activations.

critical↓May 2026[2]

Civil Service and Labor Meet-and-Confer Negotiations

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Legal Office Specialist Job Classification Update

No change in salary or budget was proposed for the position.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Art & Wine Festival Financial Review

Reflects standard municipal subsidy for community special events with associated staffing and material costs.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Art & Wine Festival Non-Profit Parking Support

Generates thousands of dollars in fundraising revenue for participating local non-profits.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

FIFA World Cup Temporary Supergraphic Sign Ordinance

Potential revenue for building owners and event sponsors, alongside enforcement and permitting costs.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Citywide 2026 Economic Development & Community Engagement Plan

Financial impacts will be determined as specific program initiatives and outreach measures are finalized in the annual budget.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Hardy was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Business Jobs.