News

Whats New! Feb-April 2022

Posted on May 6, 2022

We've had an info and action-packed year so far! Here's a rundown of our past several meetings:   February Legislative Action Committee & Board of Directors Meetings Link to Recording Asm. Marc Berman - "A Conversation on VTA Governmental Reform" Office of Sen. Dave Cortese - Discussion of Brown Act Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative presentation...

What’s New! November Update

Posted on November 15, 2021

CASCC's Legislative Action Committee and Board of Directors held meetings Thursday that were chock-full of informative presentations and discussion. Here are some highlights. Legislative Action Committee (6-7pm) Click here for agenda/packet 2020-21 Legislative Year-in-Review by Senator Dave Cortese Staff report (click here to view) Recording (click here to view) SB 9 Presentation from Planning Collaborative...

What’s New! October Update

Posted on October 26, 2021

The Board of Directors met virtually on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 7-9 PM. Here’s a wrap up of the meetings.  Board Members and Alternates, please feel free to use this when reporting out to your Councils! Agenda [click here]   Consent agenda was approved which included: Approval of September meeting minutes Received September financial...

Two Housing Discussions This Week In Santa Clara County

Posted on August 11, 2021

Via The Patch - Link to article The events are part of "Let's Talk Housing," a collaborative effort by cities and the county as they address the Housing Element law. By Bay City News SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — Two virtual meetings are taking place this week on housing issues in Santa Clara County. The...

Gilroy Residents Invited To Discuss Housing Element

Posted on August 11, 2021

Via The Patch - Link to article The events are part of "Let's Talk Housing," a collaborative effort by cities and the county as they address the Housing Element law. By Bay City News GILROY, CA — Two virtual meetings are taking place this week on housing issues in Santa Clara County. The first meeting...

What’s New! June Newsletter

Posted on June 15, 2021

As State COVID-19 restrictions lift, we hope you and your communities are  enjoying a healthy and happy recovery. Here are some updates from our June Legislative Action Committee and Board of Directors meetings: Legislative Positions   Watch the LAC meeting here.  SB 612 (Portantino) - Support Presentation from Silicon Valley Clean Energy at 33:10 in...

Board of Directors asks VTA to honor voters will on 2016 Measure B

Posted on January 23, 2021

At the January 14, 2021 Board of Directors meeting, the Cities Association Board of Directors unanimously approved to express our strong views that the Valley Transportation Agency (VTA) Board of Directors adopt a balanced 10-Year Funding proposal for 2016 Measure B revenues that addresses our Countywide needs for traffic relief, road repair, and transit development....

Mayors of Santa Clara County & SCC Supervisor Chavez Request More Data on Vaccine Distribution

Posted on January 19, 2021

Mayors of Santa Clara County and Santa Clara County Supervisor Chavez sent a letter requesting the state support and assistance in operationalizing Santa Clara County's recent health order [LINK]  to receive complete vaccination data from all parties in the County. Please consider enacting a state health order mandating disclosure to counties by private providers. Our...

CASCC awarded SCC President’s Medal for Exemplary Service During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Posted on December 15, 2020

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors awarded the President's Medal for Exemplary Service During the Covid-19 Pandemic. The Cities Association of Santa Clara County is one of the many organizations honored.  The Cities Association appreciates the recognition and appreciates the strengthened partnership that has developed with the County during this difficult time. From Board...

Morgan Hill Mayor Rich Constantine Joins Executive Board

Posted on August 23, 2020

Cities Association of Santa Clara County President Larry Klein (Mayor, Sunnyvale) appointed Mayor Rich Constantine (Morgan Hill) to the Executive Board. Constantine has served on the Board of Directors since 2018. "Mayor Constantine brings a voice for our South County communities, " Klein noted.  "and he will be an integral part of leading our association...

We’re hiring!

Posted on August 18, 2020

The Cities Association is looking to hire an Office Assistant Who we are: the Cities Association of Santa Clara County (CASCC) is an association of the fifteen cities of the county and the elected representatives of more than 1.9 million Bay-Area residents. Since 1990, the city representatives have been gathering to discuss and find consensus...

CASCC Planning Collaborative responds to Plan Bay Area 2050 Draft Bluprint

Posted on August 10, 2020

The Cities Association of Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative which includes the fifteen cities and the county offered comments to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) on the Draft Blueprint for Plan Bay Area (PBA) 2050. As a general vision for the future growth and evolution of the Bay...

Zoom-side Chat with Senator Jerry Hill

Posted on August 5, 2020

Legislative Chair, Vice Mayor Neysa Fligor welcomed Senator Jerry Hill of California Senate District 13. Senator Hill has been the Mayor of San Mateo and Member, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. He serves as the chair of the Senate's Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee and the Subcommittee on Gas, Electric and Transportation Safety....

CASCC Stands with Black Lives Matter

Posted on June 15, 2020

At the June 11, 2020 Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved the Black Lives Matters Resolution. This resolution was proposed by Vice Mayor Jones (San José). After a very impassioned speech by Mayor Constantine (Morgan Hill)  (1 hour 29-minute mark), the Board adopted the resolution and then paused. The Board is determined to heed the words...