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Mayor Sergio Lopez outlines vision for Campbell’s future, cites budget gap and ballot-funded projects
Summary
At a State of the City address, Mayor Sergio Lopez framed a forward-looking agenda for Campbell, highlighted a roughly $3.75 million structural budget gap, previewed library and police projects funded by past ballot measures, and announced the city earned California 'prohousing' certification.
Mayor Sergio Lopez delivered Campbell’s State of the City address, outlining a vision that emphasizes preserving local history while preparing the city for future growth and infrastructure needs. He said the city faces a structural budget shortfall of roughly $3.75 million, with about $1–2 million of that described as structural, and credited prior leadership and staff for bringing revenues and expenses into closer alignment.
To address long-term needs, Lopez cited Measure K, a recently passed local sales-tax measure that the mayor said is projected to bring in roughly $7 million annually once it takes effect. He also reviewed projects funded by Measure L, a 2018 bond (about $50 million) that has supported a library renovation and the upcoming police station construction; he invited residents to a mid‑October library groundbreaking.
Lopez framed Campbell’s strategy as one of careful stewardship: investing in infrastructure and small-business support while pursuing climate adaptation, housing reform and regional collaboration on transportation. He described the city’s first Climate Action & Adaptation Plan as underway and touted programs to streamline housing approvals and promote affordable development.
The mayor also discussed regional transportation work through his role as chair of the Valley Transportation Authority and said changes to SB63 negotiations increased the share of funds returning to Santa Clara County to about 94.75 percent. He said the county-level increase represents tens of millions of dollars that could support local transit projects.
Lopez closed by announcing that Campbell is now certified as 'prohousing' by the State of California, a designation that gives the city preference and extra points in state funding competitions but requires continued progress on housing policies.
The address ended with a call for community partnership and an invitation to continue conversations after the program.
