Builders can challenge ‘impact fees’ in California, court says
A Quick Summary: Ruling: The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that developers and home builders in California have the right to challenge the fees commonly imposed by cities and counties for public infrastructure…
Five Problems with the Town’s Nexus Study
The major failing of the study is that it is purposely designed to “tax” new development to fund all the cost of certain transportation projects the Town Council wishes to…
Council to Review the Status of the Referendum on 4-2-24
Elections Code Section 9241 requires that the Town Council either 1) place the referendum on
the ballot for the November 2024 general election or 2) rescind its adoption of the Land…
Council to Discuss Hiring a New Town Manager
For Council closed session 3/26/24 Regarding Interim Town Manager position Dear Council, I am concerned that you will be making a decision on the interim Town Manager by elevating…
Guest View – Los Gatan – 3-27-24
Guest View – Los Gatan – Published 3-27-24 Four Town officials—Town Manager Laurel Prevetti and former mayors Maria Ristow and Rob Rennie, along with Councilmember Rob Moore—have been responsible…
Achieving a Structurally Balanced Budget
BEST PRACTICES GFOA Achieving a Structurally Balanced Budget Adopt rigorous policies, for all operating funds, aimed at achieving and maintaining a structurally balanced budget. Most state and local governments are…
March revised draft of Los Gatos 2023-2031 Housing Element
Program J addresses HCD’s concerns about fair housing goals in the Town’s Housing Element, aiming to create a more inclusive community through increased housing mobility. While supportive of the…
Are We Being Manipulated Again ?
The following letter was sent to the Council and Staff on 2-18-24 by the Chair of the Finance Commission Phil Koen. I have been watching the Town Manager and her…