San Jose, California
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About San Jose
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How San Jose is governed
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1 of 14 positions listed. Gray dashed boxes are placeholders waiting for a name.
Residents of San Jose
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
Executive
The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
Executive
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The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).
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Police Chief
Administration & departments
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
Administration & departments
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Leads the fire and emergency services department.
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Public Works Director
Administration & departments
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
Administration & departments
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Planning & Zoning Director
Administration & departments
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks & Recreation Director
Administration & departments
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
Legislative
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
Administration & departments
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
Administration & departments
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
Legislative
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
Judicial
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
Judicial
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Presides over the municipal court.
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San Jose council meetings
What the council and its committees are taking up, from the city's public meeting calendar.
Coming up
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Arts Commission
, 5:30 PM
Hybrid Meeting - City Hall Tower, 12th Floor, Room T-1254 and Virtually - https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/96490953880
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City Council
, 1:30 PM
Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers and Virtually - https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/98221474336
15 items of legislation
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26-602 Language Access Instructions / Instrucciones de interpretación / Hướng dẫn diễn giải
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26-1136 Closed Session Agenda
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26-1143 Approval of City Council Minutes.
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26-1142 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
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26-1137 City Attorney’s Travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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26-1138 Settlement of Kao, et al v. City of San José, et al.
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26-1130 First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with SCI Consulting Group.
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26-1131 Torch Relay Agreement with Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028.
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26-1170 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
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26-1169 Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee Appointment.
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26-1173 Retroactive Approval of Various Special Events Sponsored by Council District 8 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events.
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26-1134 Acceptance of Retirement Plans’ Comprehensive Annual Investment Fee Reports for Calendar Year 2025.
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26-1135 Interim Ordinance for Temporary Moratorium on Detention and Custodial Facilities.
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26-1132 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
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26-1133 Retirement Board Public Member Interviews.
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City Council Closed Session
, 9:30 AM
Council Chambers; https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/98221474336
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Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole
, 2:00 PM
Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers and Virtually - https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/97550548493
7 items of legislation
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ROGC 26-384 Review November 10, 2026 Final Agenda. a. Add New Items to Final Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
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ROGC 26-385 Review November 17, 2026 Draft Agenda. a. Add New Items to Draft Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
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ROGC 26-389 The Public Record for October 22, 2026 - October 29, 2026. (City Clerk)
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ROGC 26-391 2026-2027/2027-2028 City Budget Calendar and Budget Study Session Schedule. (City Manager)
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ROGC 26-383 Monthly Report of Activities for October 2026. (City Auditor)
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ROGC 26-390 Approval of the World AIDS Day Flag Raising, Quilt Display, and Tower and Rotunda Lighting Sponsored by Council Districts 9 and 3 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Foley and Tordillos)
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ROGC 26-392 Annual Merit Increases and Additional Executive Leave for Council Appointees. (Mayor)
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Historic Landmarks Commission
, 6:30 PM
City Hall Wing, Rooms W118-W120
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Planning Director's Hearing
, 9:00 AM
Virtual Meeting - https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/89012305097
Recent
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Miscellaneous Agendas
, 10:00 AM
City Hall Wing Rooms, W118-W120
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San Jose Arena Authority
, 3:30 PM
Meeting Cancelled
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San Jose Arena Authority
, 4:00 PM
Meeting Cancelled
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Planning Commission
, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
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Planning Director's Hearing
, 9:00 AM
Virtual Meeting - https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/89012305097
Source: the city's public Legistar calendar, via the Legistar web API.