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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Milpitas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Business Tax Modernization Measure
Milpitas is asking voters to update its 50-year-old business tax system, shifting from an employee count model to a gross-receipts tax. Officials say it will create a fairer system for small businesses while raising an estimated $3 million annually for city services.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget and Structural Deficit
The council reviewed mid-year budget adjustments and ongoing fiscal strategies, including contract reviews and overtime assessments, to address structural deficits.
FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program and Unfunded Infrastructure
The city is planning $206 million in capital investments over the next five years to maintain streets, upgrade parks, and improve water and sewer systems, though a funding gap of over $22 million remains for backlog projects.