SB 35 Fact Sheet
SB 35 Fact Sheet
A Coalition of Los Gatos Citizens for a Responsible 2040 General Plan
“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because and only when, they are created by everybody” – Jane Jacobs The General Plan is more than a legal underpinning for land use decisions; it reflects … Continued
Police Costs and Crime Statistics for South Bay Cities
The Source of this information is from the 2021-2022 Proposed Contract between the County of Santa Clara and the City of Saratoga (sorry for the highlights but I could not find a clean copy) Of these cities, only Saratoga, Cupertino … Continued
Fire Information Links
I realize that we are getting a fair number of links and the list itself needs to be categorized (eg, Air Quality; CZU fire update; Phone Notifications; etc. etc. – I’m working on that between other non-paying jobs) … Continued
TOWN ATTORNEY’S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE “A”
TOWN ATTORNEY’S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE “A” ESTABLISH A TOWN FINANCE COMMISSION Voter approval of Measure “A” would amend the Los Gatos Town Code to disband both the Council Finance Committee and Sales Tax Oversight Committee and establish instead a … Continued
More evidence that we need a permanent Finance Commission in place
Response to the FY 20/21 budget inquiry last week Inbox x July 14, 2020 to Marcia, msayoc@losgatosca.gov, BSpector, Rob, me, Rick Dear Council Members, Below is my reply to Mr. Conway’s response to my initial email. I understand the Mr. Conway provided you a copy … Continued
Ballot Title and Summary – Finance Commission
The Town Attorney has prepared the following title and summary of the chief purpose and points of the proposed measure: BALLOT TITLE A CITIZEN’S INITIATIVE MEASURE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE TO ESTABLISH A TOWN FINANCE COMMISSION BALLOT SUMMARY The … Continued
Ballot Title and Summary – Term Limits
The Town Attorney has prepared the following title and summary of the chief purpose and points of the proposed measure: BALLOT TITLE A CITIZEN’S INITIATIVE MEASURE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE TO LIMIT THE TIME A PERSON MAY SERVE ON THE … Continued
A Deeper Dive Into the Finance Commission Initiative
posted in: Finance Commission, Finance Commission Initiative, Finance Committee, Initiatives - 2020, Our Town |
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Finance Commission Initiative – Measure A No one on the current Los Gatos Council has professional financial training. In the past 20 years, we have only found one who has. There have been several business persons who have served. The … Continued
Finance Commission – Argument in Favor
Do you believe the Los Gatos Town Council could benefit from expert financial and operating advice provided by five highly qualified town residents with significant private sector experience? If your answer is “Yes” then join us in voting Yes on … Continued