Mayor· 2024-2026
Carmen Montano
Milpitas
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 6:39:31
- Avg per meeting
- 19:01
- Segments
- 7938
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Top issues during term (12)(General)
Appointment of Permanent City Manager
Establishes a new salary schedule ranging from $320,000 to $400,000 annually for the City Manager position.
State of the City address
Reduced the projected five-year deficit by 43% while preserving essential city services and funding local infrastructure projects.
County Community Plan to End Homelessness
Involves countywide supportive housing investments exceeding $130 million annually, with over $10.5 million invested in Milpitas-specific tenant programs and $69.5 million in affordable housing developments.
legal dispute with former city manager
Taxpayer money is being spent on this legal battle, so your dollars are on the line.
power outage
While no direct costs were immediately reported, taxpayers might end up footing the bill if the city needs to upgrade backup power systems for emergency communications.
hotel sale and commercial real estate
Get ready for potential changes in local jobs and business opportunities as these big sales happen.
cannabis delivery regulation
Local tax revenues might shift depending on how these new delivery rules affect sales.
minimum wage increase
Workers will see an hourly pay bump, while local businesses will need to budget for higher labor costs.
gas appliance ban
You might have to pay more upfront for a new water heater, but there could be rebates and lower energy bills down the line.
homeless encampment sweep
This sweep could cost the city money in the short term for services, but might save on future costs associated with the encampment.
legal dispute with former employee
Taxpayer money could be spent on legal fees to sort this out.
city manager resignation
Expect potential delays and uncertainty in city projects, which could cost taxpayers more in the long run.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Montano was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution No. 26-006: 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program General Plan Conformity Finding
Receive the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Authorize Submittal of the Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Voting record (1)(General)
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