Social Justice
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.
County of Santa Clara Proactively Prepares for Trump Threats Against Immigrants, Other Communities
The Board of Supervisors took protective measures in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump’s stated plans when he takes office in January, including setting aside $5 million in funds to help defend immigrants and doing a pre-inaugural deep dive into how the County can best prepare for the incoming administration and its threats to vulnerable communities.
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.
First in the Nation: Reid-Hillview Airport Now Offers 100 Octane Unleaded Aviation Fuel for Retail Sale
Nearly three years after the County of Santa Clara implemented an unprecedented ban on the sale of toxic leaded aviation fuel at County airports, Reid-Hillview Airport set a new benchmark as the first in the nation to offer a lead-free alternative that works in all piston-powered general aviation aircraft.
DA Launches Fourth Annual “Bend the Arc” Grant Program
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has kicked off the 2024 “Bend the Arc” grant program, poised to give $60,000 in grants to local organizations who are working towards increasing opportunity.
Application Period Extended for New County Committee to Address Disability Issues, End Ableism
The application period for community members to apply to serve on a new County of Santa Clara advisory group on disability issues has been extended to December 13.
‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ – Qualified Candidates Sought for New County Committee to Address Disability Issues, End Ableism
The County of Santa Clara is seeking members of the public – particularly those within the disabled community – to serve on a new advisory group that will hold regular meetings on disability issues and ultimately guide the work of the County and the Office of Disability Affairs.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Makes Official Determination on Dangers of Leaded Aviation Fuel
After a push for action led by Santa Clara County and a host of environmental organizations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday announced it has officially determined that emissions from aircraft using leaded gasoline pose a public health threat – a major step toward a national ban on the fuel.
Women Lead at the County of Santa Clara
Sixty-five percent of County employees identify as women, while 54% of the County’s executive leaders are female. Behind those statistics is a firm belief that gender diversity, and diversity of all kinds, improves County policies and programs and enriches the workplace.
County Declares Commitment to Safe Health Care for Gender-Diverse Individuals
The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors on Tuesday declared its commitment to safe and supportive healthcare for transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse individuals, approving a resolution that explicitly supports gender-affirming care, a move to solidify protections for the community.
