Thursday, June 11, 2026
A Message from the City Manager
Hello Neighbors,
Dear Cupertino Community,
As summer begins, Cupertino continues to advance key priorities that will help shape our community’s future. This week, we met with state legislators to discuss a range of issues affecting Cupertino, including housing legislation and its impact on City operations, our current fiscal outlook, and transportation safety priorities such as e-bike safety and the implications of recent state policy. These discussions provided an important opportunity to share the City’s perspective and advocate for Cupertino’s needs.
We are also highlighting ongoing efforts to engage the community in important local decisions. First and foremost, negotiations with the Santa Clara County for law enforcement services continue. The City Council will hold a study session on June 16 to discuss the law enforcement contract. We remain committed to keeping the community informed throughout this process and ensuring the continued delivery of public safety services for our residents.
In addition, the City is conducting a community survey on potential ballot measures related to the Utility Users Tax and parkland protections, which will be presented to the City Council in July to help inform future action.
At the same time, we are pleased to share a recent milestone in advancing our housing goals: Valencia by SummerHill Homes broke ground last week along the Stevens Creek corridor, adding new townhomes that support Cupertino’s long- term housing needs.
Finally, summer is truly a time to enjoy all that Cupertino has to offer -- especially this Fourth of July – where we celebrate America 250 with the fireworks, outdoor concerts, and the Summer of Celebration Shop Local campaign. My newsletter provides plenty of opportunities for our community to get involved, including nominations for the CREST Awards and participation in the America 250 Art Showcase.
Thanks for staying engaged. I hope you have a great start to the summer, and I look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events.
Read the full City Manager's Newsletter June 11, 2026 and all previous editions at cupertino.gov/cmnewsletter.
Warm Regards,
Tina Kapoor, City Manager