Government
Santa Clara County and San Francisco Lead Coalition in Lawsuit Protecting Cities and Counties Against Unlawful Threats from the Trump Administration
The lawsuit seeks to, once again, block Trump Administration’s attempt to illegally withhold federal funding and commandeer local law enforcement to do the federal government’s job in civil immigration enforcement.
County of Santa Clara Sues to Block Trump Effort to End Birthright Citizenship
The County of Santa Clara filed a lawsuit to block President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order that attempts to end birthright citizenship. The County’s lawsuit, which it filed in federal court in San José on Thursday, details the profound impacts that Trump’s order would have on the County and its ability to serve vulnerable residents.
Deadline Approaches for Second Installment of 2024-25 Property Taxes
The second installment of property tax payments for Santa Clara County property owners is due Feb. 1.
County Executive James R. Williams Issues Statement on Freeze of Federal Funding
The County Executive said County services remain fully open while the County works urgently to assess the Trump administration’s unconstitutional freeze of federal funding.
County Employee Clothes Drive Expands in Second Year with Books, Toys, Sponsorships
A year after a random run-in with a downtrodden man in front of the County Administration Building spurred an employee to start a Holiday Coat Drive, the effort has expanded to include toys, books, and family sponsorships – and is now on track to eclipse last year’s impressive effort.
County of Santa Clara Supports State Bill to Fund Local Legal Efforts Against Trump Policies
County officials strongly support a new state bill introduced this week that aims to bolster the funds available to local jurisdictions – including the County of Santa Clara – to legally protect residents from policies instituted by the incoming Trump administration.
Community Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Upholding Shared Values and Serving All Residents
Leaders from the County of Santa Clara, City of San José, and other local cities and community-based organizations issued a statement in response to the election of Donald J. Trump.
Pavement Rehabilitation Projects on a Pair of County Expressways Ready to Begin
Sections of Lawrence and San Tomas expressways are getting major upgrades, from pavement reconstruction to new traffic signals, with work slated to start in late August.
County Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Find that Federal Law Prevents States from Restricting Access to Medically Necessary Emergency Abortion
The County of Santa Clara filed a brief in the United States Supreme Court that seeks to ensure that patients who arrive at the hospital suffering from a medical emergency receive the stabilizing care they need.
Youth Voices of Change
The Santa Clara County Youth Task Force is a representative body of 16 eighth—through 12th-grade students. Its mission is to provide an opportunity for youth to have a formal role and voice in the local decision-making and policies of government agencies, such as the Board of Supervisors and community organizations, on matters related to youth.