San Jose City Council

The San Jose City Council is the city's main legislative body. They pass the laws, approve the budget, and set policy direction for San Jose. What passed, what changed, and what this means for you.
10
Feb

San Jose council pauses fire station, police academy, defunds Med 30

San Jose City Council: $15-20M revenue shortfall confirmed this year, $55-65M forecast deficit ahead; Fire Station 32 and Police Training Center openings paused.
5 min read
05
Feb

San Jose previews $55-65M shortfall, $60M in cuts coming

San Jose City Council: Study session previewed a preliminary $55-65M General Fund shortfall for FY 26-27. Departments directed to develop $60M in reduction proposals. No votes taken.
4 min read
03
Feb

San Jose green-lights big zoning overhaul, plus two new BIDs

San Jose City Council: A citywide zoning overhaul covering SB 9, ADUs, and downtown alcohol was signed into law. Alum Rock Santa Clara Street BID established; Story Road BID advanced.
6 min read
27
Jan

San Jose rewrites affordable housing rules, defers mobile home changes

San Jose City Council: Inclusionary Housing Ordinance rewritten 9-2 with new 50% AMI option and 55-year affordability term. Mobile home rent overhaul deferred to Fall 2026.
6 min read
13
Jan

San Jose bans ICE staging on city property (+ $8M settlement)

San Jose City Council: Policy 7-15 adopted, prohibiting city lots, garages, and open spaces from civil immigration enforcement staging. Plus an $8M settlement and H.R. 630 support.
5 min read