City Government Archives - Mountain View Voice https://www.mv-voice.com/category/city-government/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:35:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.mv-voice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mvv-512x512_480-100x100.png?crop=1 City Government Archives - Mountain View Voice https://www.mv-voice.com/category/city-government/ 32 32 228520930 Human relations commissioner IdaRose Sylvester announces bid for Mountain View City Council https://www.mv-voice.com/election/2024/07/23/human-relations-commissioner-idarose-sylvester-announces-bid-for-mountain-view-city-council/ https://www.mv-voice.com/election/2024/07/23/human-relations-commissioner-idarose-sylvester-announces-bid-for-mountain-view-city-council/#comments Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:31:51 +0000 https://www.mv-voice.com/?p=304682

IdaRose Sylvester, a business entrepreneur and community leader, is the latest candidate to announce her intention to run for Mountain View City Council, stating that she has the leadership experience and track record to get things done.

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Former school board member José Gutiérrez announces bid for Mountain View City Council https://www.mv-voice.com/city-government/2024/07/20/former-school-board-member-jose-gutierrez-announces-bid-for-mountain-view-city-council/ https://www.mv-voice.com/city-government/2024/07/20/former-school-board-member-jose-gutierrez-announces-bid-for-mountain-view-city-council/#comments Sat, 20 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.mv-voice.com/?p=304067

In what is shaping up to be a crowded race, José Gutiérrez has announced that he is planning to run for Mountain View City Council, citing a desire to make a positive difference in the community.

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Mountain View Public Works Director Cameron announces retirement https://www.mv-voice.com/city-government/2024/06/28/mountain-view-public-works-director-cameron-announces-retirement/ https://www.mv-voice.com/city-government/2024/06/28/mountain-view-public-works-director-cameron-announces-retirement/#comments Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:55:54 +0000 https://www.mv-voice.com/?p=300156

Mountain View Public Works Director Dawn Cameron has been a steadfast presence in a department that's primary purpose is to keep the city running smoothly.

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Millions of dollars remain in limbo as Mountain View city, school district standoff continues https://www.mv-voice.com/city-politics/2024/06/27/millions-of-dollars-remain-in-limbo-as-mountain-view-city-school-district-standoff-continues/ https://www.mv-voice.com/city-politics/2024/06/27/millions-of-dollars-remain-in-limbo-as-mountain-view-city-school-district-standoff-continues/#comments Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:40:36 +0000 https://www.mv-voice.com/?p=299743

The city of Mountain View and Mountain View Whisman School District both appear unwilling to budge in a standoff over how to split millions of dollars in tax revenue, with a deal still elusive as the City Council and school board head off for summer break.

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Former Mountain View Mayor Chris Clark announces run for City Council https://www.mv-voice.com/city-government/2024/06/27/former-mountain-view-mayor-chris-clark-announces-run-for-city-council/ https://www.mv-voice.com/city-government/2024/06/27/former-mountain-view-mayor-chris-clark-announces-run-for-city-council/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:54:07 +0000 https://www.mv-voice.com/?p=299696

Chris Clark has held the distinction of serving as Mountain View’s youngest mayor. Now he is seeking a third term on the dais, this time as a seasoned policymaker who is looking to be reelected to the City Council.

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Mountain View puts tax measure on November ballot, with concerns about funding priorities https://www.mv-voice.com/city-government/2024/06/26/mountain-view-puts-tax-measure-on-november-ballot-with-concerns-about-funding-priorities/ https://www.mv-voice.com/city-government/2024/06/26/mountain-view-puts-tax-measure-on-november-ballot-with-concerns-about-funding-priorities/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:15:44 +0000 https://www.mv-voice.com/?p=299413

After months of deliberation, Mountain View will have a ballot measure this November that could add $9.5 million annually to its coffers by taxing some of the priciest property sales in the city. But questions remain about what exactly will be funded from the extra money.

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Mountain View faces threat of lawsuit over alleged ‘end run’ around builder’s remedy for seven-story project https://www.mv-voice.com/city-government/2024/06/24/mountain-view-lawsuit-threat-builders-remedy-project-yimby-law/ https://www.mv-voice.com/city-government/2024/06/24/mountain-view-lawsuit-threat-builders-remedy-project-yimby-law/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:17:13 +0000 https://www.mv-voice.com/?p=298655

A proposal to build high-density housing in Mountain View using builder's remedy has faced roadblocks on its path to approval. Now, a pro-housing advocacy group has weighed in with the threat of litigation, arguing the city is violating state housing laws by enforcing its zoning rules on the project.

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Santa Clara County approves $10M for Los Altos’ first all-affordable housing development https://www.mv-voice.com/housing/2024/06/21/santa-clara-county-approves-10m-for-los-altos-first-all-affordable-housing-development/ https://www.mv-voice.com/housing/2024/06/21/santa-clara-county-approves-10m-for-los-altos-first-all-affordable-housing-development/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:17:47 +0000 https://www.mv-voice.com/?p=298293

An affordable housing development in Los Altos is one step closer to being built, after Santa Clara County agreed to pitch in $10 million to help get the project over the finish line in the face of a major funding gap.

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Community organizer Erik Poicon announces bid for City Council https://www.mv-voice.com/election/2024/06/19/community-organizer-erik-poicon-announces-bid-for-city-council/ https://www.mv-voice.com/election/2024/06/19/community-organizer-erik-poicon-announces-bid-for-city-council/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:55:19 +0000 https://www.mv-voice.com/?p=297793

Longtime community organizer and advocate Erik Poicon has publicly announced his intentions to run for Mountain View City Council ahead of the November election.

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Developer pitches eight-story, 100-unit affordable housing project in Mountain View https://www.mv-voice.com/housing/2024/06/17/developer-pitches-eight-story-100-unit-affordable-housing-project-in-mountain-view/ https://www.mv-voice.com/housing/2024/06/17/developer-pitches-eight-story-100-unit-affordable-housing-project-in-mountain-view/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:31:55 +0000 https://www.mv-voice.com/?p=297158

In a turn around from plans to build market-rate condos, a developer has proposed to build an eight-story, 100-unit affordable housing development at the corner of San Antonio Road and California Street.

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