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Vote!-Milpitas General Election Results 11/5/2024

Last Update Results Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 12:16:25 AM. Next results will be updated around 5 PM.

Number of Milpitas General Election ballots counted so far:

Based on estimated total ballots expected to be cast, including ballots that will be counted after Election Day. Polling place and early Vote by Mail ballots are counted on Election Night. Last-minute Vote by Mail ballots and provisional ballots are counted after Election Day. Actual number of ballots cast is not known until counting is completed.

The Milpitas General Election day held November 5, 2024.

Voting Centers were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Milpitas, CA, and other California cities. First results became available slightly after 8 pm on Election Night and continuing as more ballots are counted.

Official Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Sites in Milpitas

Ongoing Local Election Results

Updating began Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Milpitas Races here.

Sort by Percentage to see winner(s) easily.

City of Milpitas Mayor

(Vote for 1)
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:31 PM

City of Milpitas, Council Member

(Vote for 2)
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:45 PM

Milpitas Unified SD Board

(Vote for 3)
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:46 PM

Local Measures in Milpitas

(Vote Yes or No)
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:44 PM

California State Assembly District 24

(Vote for 1)
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6:47 PM

City of Milpitas Election and Candidate Guidelines
The City of Milpitas held its regularly scheduled municipal election on Upcoming Elections.  Local election is held each November in even numbered years. On the ballot for voters to elect will be candidates for the office of one Mayor (2 year term expiring in December 2022) and for the offices of two City Councilmembers (4-year terms expiring in December 2024). Incumbent office holders may run again for new terms. School Board Members also on the ballot.

Voter Information-How to Become a Voter in California
How to get to vote. Find your Precinct. Voter Guides. Political Party websites. What’s on the ballot.

Election Returns

Local Election Results
From the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters. Winners will be listed here for the November 5, 2024 State General Midterm Election. First check white star to left of each race you want to follow. It will turn orange. Later just these races will show in the “My Favorite Races” tab.

Candidates in the Milpitas General Election 2024

November 5, 2024 – Municipal Election Date in California

Post under development.

 

Candidates still working on campaign sites and social media. This page is a work in progress. If you have additional information or images you’d like to see on this page, contact me here.

Who is running for Milpitas City Council?
November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
The following candidates have either filed a Form 501 Candidate Intention Statement with the City of Milpitas Office of the City Clerk or have been issued nomination papers.

Elections & Voter Information

The City of Milpitas is a General Law City with a Council-City Manager form of government. The City Council is made up of four (4) councilmembers and one (1) Mayor all elected at-large. Two (2) Councilmember seats and one (1) Mayoral seat are to be voted on every two years each November in even numbered years. Councilmembers are elected for a four (4)-year term and the Mayor is elected to a two (2)-year term.

The next regularly scheduled municipal election is in Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Two (2) Councilmember seats with terms expiring in November 2028, and one (1) Mayoral seat with a term expiring 2026, will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot.

Form 410 is the Statement of Organization Recipient Committee. It has contact information.
Form 460 is the Recipient Committee Campaign Statement, which reports large contributions to the candidate. Also shows where campaign money was spent.

City of Milpitas Public Portal for Campaign Finance Disclosure

Candidate Statements of Qualifications

Candidates for Mayor of Milpitas.
Vote for 1. 2-year Term until 2026.

Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name.

​Hon Lien for City Council

Hon Thi Lien

Party: Republican

Day Job:  Sunnyvale Seafood Corp CEO

Civic Role(s): Councilmember

Social Media: Facebook Instagram

News
Hon Lien is running for Mayor of Milpitas

Contact Information
499 S. Park Victoria Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035

Email: honformilpitas2024@gmail.com
Phone: 408-202-6080

 

Carmen Montano

Carmen Montano (Incumbent)

Party: Democrat
Career: Teacher
Campaign Site ?
As your Vice Mayor, I am putting forth initiatives to make our city the best place to live and raise a family.

Social Media
Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Mayor Site (Last post June 2023)

Contact Information
369 Summerfield Dr.
Milpitas CA 95035
408-649-3282
ilovemilpitas3@gmail.com

 

Voltaire S. Montemayor

Voltaire S. Montemayor

Career: Retired Geologist
No campaign site. No social media.

News
Q&A with Milpitas Mayoral candidate Voltaire Soriben Montemayor.

Contact Information
669 Penitencia St.
408-946-9364
voltz1251@yahoo.com

 

Anthony Phan

Anthony Phan
Party: Democrat
Career: Invictus Strategy as President of Public Affairs & Land Development. Invictus Strategies exists to help conservatives retake the philanthropic lead.
Civid Roles: Elected to the Milpitas City Council in 2016, Anthony Phan has led the City to become one of fastest growing economies in the Bay Area.
Priorities: Housing affordability, Smarter Transportation, Climate Change, Healthcare, 21st Century Education, Wildfire Prevention.

Social Media
Facebook, LinkedIn Instagram Flickr

Contact Information
anthony@anthonyphan.org

Candidates for City Council of Milpitas.
Vote for 2.

Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name.

Dipak Awasthi for City Council

Dipak Awasthi

Career: Small business owner. Business names: Iit Gate International, Inc and Girl With Curves, LLC
Civic Roles: presently on Planning Commission
Age 66. He was born on Jan 7, 1958.
“I will focus on making smart, analytical, independent decisions based on data and facts.”
Social Media
Facebook
Contact Information
dipakformilpitas@gmail.com
Text or call: 408-712-3283
Residence: 387 Summerfield Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035-6278

 

Evelyn-Chua

Evelyn Chua

Occupation
Real Estate Agent

City Service: Current Vice Mayor, Planning Commission, Emergency Preparedness and Community Advisory Commissions, Citizens Task Force on Water Rates

News
Evelyn Chua is running for re-election to the Milpitas City Council

Social Media
Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Contact Information
929 Coventry Way
Milpitas, CA 95035

Email: chua4citycouncil2024@gmail.com

Phone Number: (669) 252-3195

Bill Chuan running for Milpitas City Council in 2024

Bill Chuan

City Service: Planning Commission, Santa Clara Valley Water Independent Monitoring Committee, Milpitas Zone Advisory Committee, Burnett Elementary School Site Council

Employment: Solidigm, Field Applications Engineer

News
Bill Chuan is running for Milpitas City Council

Contact Information
Phone: 408-209-6188
Email: billformilpitas@gmail.com

Social Media
Facebook LinkedIn

 

Juliette Gomez for City Council

Juliette Isabel Gomez

Juniper Networks, 13 yrs 2 mos13 yrs 2 mos, Executive Coordinator for Multiple Executives
Author: Can I Push You?
Says she’s a Milpitas Chamber of Commerce board member, but not on their webpage.
Says she’s on the Economic Development and Trade Commission, but not listed.
I will pledge to focus on & support the Milpitas community, our children, & business owners. Safety will be a priority. I am up for the challenge. I would appreciate your vote of confidence & the privilege of representing you in the City Council.

Social Media
Facebook

Contact Information
Residence: 1320 Chewpon Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035
No contact information on her flyer.

William Lam is running for Milpitas City Council

William Lam

Occupation
Retired Engineering Executive

Primary Concerns for Milpitas
Growth and change; public safety, quality of life, responsible budgeting

Social Media
LinkedIn

News
William Lam is running for Milpitas City Council

Contact Information
1221 Park View Dr.
Milpitas, CA

Anu Nakka for School Board

Anu Nakka

I have dedicated myself to public service and community engagement, starting with being in PTA/PTSAs, Rotary, Girl Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, language school among others. I am proud to be the first Indian American, first-generation women of color, elected to the public office in Milpitas. I am currently serving as an elected trustee at Milpitas Unified School District.

News
Anu Nakka is running for Milpitas City Council

Social Media
Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Contact
anuforcitycouncil@gmail.com
408-348-6890

Not started to Edit School Board yet.

Candidates for Milpitas USD Board of Education
Vote for 3.

Robert Jung for school board

Rob Jung

Founder of the Milpitas Community Educational Endowment
He is the epitome of someone who “walks the walk,” and seems to thrive on collaborating with others to get things done.

Doug Sueoka is running for a seat on MUSD’s Board of Education

Doug Sueoka

Inventory Auditor at Costco Wholesale

Currently, Sueoka serves on both MUSD’s Parcel Tax Oversight Committee and the Community Board Advisory Council (CBAC). He is also President of the Milpitas Inclusive Parent Teachers Association.

“I have a child with special needs,” said Sueoka. “That’s the reason I’m involved with the inclusion PTA. The focus is on students with disabilities and making them feel included at events and things.”

News
Doug Sueoka is running for a seat on MUSD’s Board of Education

Social Media
LinkedIn

Candidates for Assembly District 24
Vote for 1.

Bob Brunton for Assembly

Bob Brunton

Republican
40 year local business owner, 12 years elected education trustee, civic involvement
text me at 510-657-8645

 

Alex Lee for Assembly

Alex Lee

Democrat
I am committed to bringing affordable housing, investments in education, expanded transit, universal health care and climate adaptations to the Bay Area. I pledge to continue to work tirelessly to pass critically needed measures to end gun violence. More stances on issues.
SocialMedia
Facebook, Twitter
Contact us at alex@votealexlee.com

Ballot Measure(s)

Measure J
On August 5th, the Milpitas City Council unanimously placed Measure J – the City of Milpitas Public Services Reauthorization Measure – on the November 2024 ballot. If reauthorized, Measure J does not raise tax rates and continues the existing voter-approved 1/4-cent sales for 8 years, to maintain Milpitas’ local services and quality of life.

By law, Measure J funding is locally controlled, cannot be taken by Sacramento, and is required to be spent to benefit Milpitas residents.

Measure J Presentation

Vote Yes or No.
City of Milpitas Public Services Reauthorization Measure.

To maintain fiscal stability and essential City services, including 911 emergency response, police and fire protection; repairing streets/fixing potholes; tracking/investigating crime; addressing homeless encampments/affordable housing needs; natural disaster/emergency preparation; maintaining neighborhood parks/public infrastructure, shall the measure continuing the existing voter-approved ¼-cent sales tax be adopted, providing approximately $7,000,000 annually for eight additional years, requiring independent audits, public disclosure, and all funds controlled locally?

Measure Q
MUSD is facing a $2 million deficit due to cuts in state and federal funding. Programs that were created with COVID resources and one-time funding, such as advanced college prep and technology courses, support for struggling students and those with special needs and healthcare professionals – such as health clerks and mental health counselors – are in jeopardy of being discontinued.

To learn more about the measure, please see our additional resources at the links below:

Candidate Information

Campaign Information: Filing Requirements
If you want to run for office in California, here is what you must report. From the Secretary of State.

Fair Political Practices Commission
Promotes the integrity of representative state and local government in California through fair, impartial interpretation and enforcement of political campaign, lobbying, and conflict of interest laws.

Preparing for Wildfires Season

Man! That was a close one! Fire in Milpitas Hills June 22, 2018

Living in Milpitas, like most bay area cities, we have had the luxury of not necessarily concerning ourselves with an abundance of caution for wildfires – with the exception of our hillside community. However, if Napa/Santa Rosa taught us anything, we learned that wildfires, with the right combination of wind, can wipe out entire neighborhoods, killing unaware residents in a matter of minutes, and no community is immune to this type of tragedy.

Red Flag Warning & Fire Weather Watches in Santa Clara County
A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior that will occur within 24 hours. A Fire Weather Watch is issued when weather conditions could exist in the next 12-72 hours. A Red Flag Warning is the highest alert. During these times extreme caution is urged by all residents, because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire. A Fire Weather Watch is one level below a warning, but fire danger is still high.

Here are a few tips to keep your home and neighborhood safe well ahead of time:

  1. Remove flammable items, such as firewood piles, portable propane tanks at least 30 feet away from structures.
  2. Discard any dry or dead vegetation within 100 feet of your homes. IF you see a home with overgrown weeds., or other dead vegetation, you can call the Office of the Fire Marshal to report the problem, 408-586-3365.
  3. Ensure everyone in your family knows where to meet in a disaster (such as a neighbors yard or driveway). And practice driving alternate evacuations routes so you are familiar with how to get our of your neighborhood or job in an emergency.
  4. Review your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy to ensure you have adequate coverage for your property and personal belongings.

Are You Prepared

Pre-Evacuation from Wildfires Preparation Steps
When an evacuation is anticipated, follow these checklists (if time allows) to give your home the best chance of surviving a wildfire. Listed below for your convenience.

Inside Preparation for Pre-Evacuation

  • Shut all windows and doors, leaving them unlocked.
  • Remove flammable window shades, curtains and close metal shutters.
  • Remove lightweight curtains.
  • Move flammable furniture to the center of the room, away from windows and doors.
  • Shut off gas at the meter; turn off pilot lights.
  • Leave your lights on so firefighters can see your house under smoky conditions.
  • Shut off the air conditioning.

Outside Preparation for Pre-Evacuation

  • Gather up flammable items from the exterior of the house and bring them inside (patio furniture, children’s toys, door mats, trash cans, etc.) or place them in your pool.
  • Turn off propane tanks.
  • Move propane BBQ appliances away from structures.
  • Connect garden hoses to outside water valves or spigots for use by firefighters. Fill water buckets and place them around the house.
  • Don’t leave sprinklers on or water running, they can affect critical water pressure.
  • Leave exterior lights on so your home is visible to firefighters in the smoke or darkness of night.
  • Put your Emergency Supply Kit in your vehicle.
  • Back your car into the driveway with vehicle loaded and all doors and windows closed. Carry your car keys with you.
  • Have a ladder available and place it at the corner of the house for firefighters to quickly access your roof.
  • Seal attic and ground vents with pre-cut plywood or commercial seals.
  • Patrol your property and monitor the fire situation. Don’t wait for an evacuation order if you feel threatened.
  • Check on neighbors and make sure they are preparing to leave.

Preparation for Animals in Wildfires

  • Locate your pets and keep them nearby.
  • Have carriers ready and an ample supply of food and water for pets ready to toss in the car.
  • Prepare farm animals for transport and think about moving them to a safe location early. Have a plan!

For more information on Fire Prevention, contact the Milpitas Fire Prevention Department at 408-586-3365.

How to prepare for a wildfire evacuation
If your household is under voluntary or potential evacuations, begin to prepare your home and get ready to leave. If mandatory evacuations are ordered, it’s important to leave as fast as possible.

A Wildfire is Coming. Are You Ready to Go?
Wildfires can ruin homes and cause injuries or death to people and animals. A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or prairie.

Wildfire is coming. Are you ready?
Create Defensible Space and Harden Your Home. Focus on preparing your home and yard from an outside fire source.

See also ~

Emergency
Be prepared! Get these links printed out for that health, earthquake, or power outage emergency.

Emergency Preparedness
I will try to be as specific here to Milpitas residents as possible about how to prepare for emergencies such as wild fires, earthquakes, and sometimes floods.

CALFire X Timeline

Telephone Service in Milpitas

Telephone Area Codes in Milpitas, CA, are 408 and 669

Emergency
408-263-1212
– Program this number in your cell phones. Goes to our local dispatch.
911 goes to Vallejo where calling number linked to an address, so use from home or business phones.
For all other non-emergency questions about police or fire services, call their business numbers:
408-586-2400 for Milpitas Police
408-586-2800 for Milpitas Fire

What I do to avoid telemarketers

For my land line, I have bought this phone system at Staples for about $100: AT&T 2-Handset Cordless/Corded Telephone, Silver/Black (CL84207) with Answering System & Smart Call Blocker, Silver/Black with 2 Handsets. Its built-in software blocks telemarketing calls, but also allows you to whitelist friends by asking them their name and to hit #.

On our cell phones we did two things. First I downloaded the free ringtone: Silence. I then made it my default ringtone. I gave all people and businesses I don’t mind hearing from a sounding ringtone. Look on YouTube on how to install a new ringtone on your cell phone. So that telemarketers can’t even get that far, I got the app from AT&T to protect my phone from fraudulent calls. Their software selection here works on both iPhones and Android system cell phones.

Directory Assistance
Free Directory Assistance for Cell Phones
You can get directory assistance on your cell phone (or land line) at 1-800-FREE 411 (or 1-800-373-3411). And it’s free. Add this number to your cell phone now, before you actually need it. The service is voice activated and offers the option to connect the call. Of course, nothing is entirely free, so be prepared to listen to a brief audio advertisement. For more details, visit Snopes.

Calling Bargains
A comprehensive telecom resource, providing industry news, consumer info and advice, as well as reviews for a broad array of telecom products and services with an emphasis on low cost calling solutions including 1+ long distance, Internet phone service, cell phone plans, conference call and more.

Do Not Call Registry
Most telemarketers cannot call your telephone number if it is in the National Do Not Call Registry. You can register your home and mobile phone numbers for free. Your registration will be effective for five years. File a complaint here.

What’s up with the National Do Not Call Registry?
The Do Not Call Data Book also shows that many of the calls reported at donotcall.gov are robocalls. Just keep in mind that pre-recorded sales calls are illegal whether you’re on the Registry or not unless a company has your written permission to call you that way.

Companies

AT&T
Local phone service is provided by AT&T. At this site you can get an overview of the products and services offered to businesses and residents in Milpitas.

AT&T Retail Locations
185 Ranch Dr., 408-942-7570
447 Great Mall Road, 408-809-2816

Verizon Infinitel Communications
We offer the latest iPhones. Browse and buy online and pick up in the store or arrange for delivery.
172 Ranch Dr.
408-943-1688

Directory Assistance

Area Code Listing, by Number
Have an area code and need to know where it is located? This page will help. Use your browser’s Find command to search fo a city to find its area code.

City of Milpitas Telephone Directory
Telephone numbers for City of Milpitas services and information.

Commissions

Milpitas Science, Technology, and Innovation Commission
The Commission considers and recommends information technology services to benefit the Milpitas community.

California Public Utilities Commission – Internet and Phone
Learn all about the telecommunications regulation in California, including consumer programs, policies, broadband maps, tariffs and rates, quality reports, area codes, and more.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.

Issues

California net neutrality bill bends to telco, cable wishes
Senate bill 822 was approved by the senate energy, utilities and communications committee mid-April, 2018, on a party line vote, with the condition that undisclosed changes, negotiated behind closed doors, would be made. Those amendments were finally released, and the result is fewer net neutrality enforcement options.

Be on the lookout for phone fraud
From slamming to cramming and everything in between, con artists and companies have tapped into telephone bills as a place to bilk consumers out of money they shouldn’t owe. Learn to spot the most common phone frauds.

Rate Comparison

Fastest Mobile Networks in Bay Area 2021
We tested data speeds on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless in 30 US cities. Find out which network is the fastest where you live.

Recycle Cell Phones

Cash for Trash Fundraising Program
A new approach which enables your organization to generate significant revenue. Simply collect old unused cell phones that many people have just lying around.

FundingFactory
Helps schools and nonprofit organizations Unlock the Power to fundraising success. The nation’s largest free recycling fundraising program, FundingFactory offers free technology, sports & recreation equipment, playground systems and even cash in exchange for empty inkjet & laser cartridges and used cell phones.

How and Where to Donate Old Cell Phones Sustainably
Considering donating your old cell phone? It’s not only an environmentally friendly choice but also a way to support meaningful causes. Before donating, it’s essential to ensure your data is secured. Simple steps include backing up your data, unlocking the phone, and resetting it to factory settings. Includes steps for prepping your old phone for donation.

Green Ewaste Recycling Center
We provide FREE pickup and disposal services to customers recycling at least 5 larger items including Computers, LCD Monitors, Notebooks, Networking Equipment, Test Equipment, Servers. Please visit our our pick-up page for detailed information.
1664 Watson Ct.
408- 898-8640

Recycle Wireless Phones
Most cell phone companies will now take back and recycle most cell phones and their accessories, such as battery chargers. Check here for how and where to recycle.

Water – Safety & Sources in Milpitas

Origins of Milpitas water and where it goes later: creek maps, waste water, urban runoff, water quality. How you can help conserve our precious water.

The City purchases and distributes water from Valley Water treatment plants, as well as from San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). Before making its way to your tap, your drinking water is treated and tested to ensure its safety. Valley Water and SFPUC are ensuring the water supplied to the City is of the highest possible quality meeting or exceeding all federal and state drinking water standards.

Water Conservation
The City of Milpitas has several programs to help residents and businesses with saving water to practice Water Conservation as a Way of Life. Explore our page to find resources that are best fit to help you save water, and find more information about rebates, free educational programs and classes, and conservation tips.

Water Waste Restrictions
The following uses of potable water are prohibited under the City of Milpitas Municipal Code: Chapter 6

Hot Lines
City of Milpitas Water Conservation
and Urban Runoff Hotline:
408-586-2666
City of San Jose Distribution Hotline:
800-426-4791
Santa Clara Valley Water District:
408-265-2600, Pollution Hotline: 1-888-510-5151
Water & Sewer Utility Rates
Water rates effective July 1, 2020.
Sewer rates effective July 1, 2020.

Our Watershed

The Coyote Creek Water Shed
Watersheds are nature’s way of dividing up the landscape. A watershed is the land area that catches rain or other runoff and drains to specific wetlands, streams, rivers, and reservoirs. Runoff from every home or business ultimately makes its way to a creek or channel. That’s why everyone somehow contributes to flooding even if it happens miles away. Creeks and street water in Milpitas flow into the Coyote Creek and then into the San Francisco Bay.

Adopt A Creek
This program offers citizen participation in creek cleaning projects within Santa Clara County. Helping with this program is a great way for schools, community organizations and private companies to demonstrate their concern about the environment. Santa Clara Valley Water District.


Calaveras dam finally complete, seismically retrofitted
The new Calaveras dam, on the border of Alameda and Santa Clara counties, is finally complete.


Calaveras Dam Time Lapse (2012-2018)
Time Lapse of the Calaveras Dam from April 2012 – September 2018 captured by EarthCam.


Moving Mountains at Calaveras Dam Replacement

Coyote Watershed Fast Facts
The county’s largest watershed, it extends from the urbanized valley floor upward to the vast natural areas of the Mt. Hamilton range. Coyote Creek, its main waterway, is the longest creek in the county. Resources for teachers and students.


Fixing Anderson Dam is a priority for Valley Water
In 2019, Valley Water produced a draft of a video depicting a worst-case scenario should a filled-to-capacity Anderson Dam fail in the event of a major earthquake. Valley Water embarks on Anderson Dam project after years of unexpected delays. The original plan –– to add buttressing and materials up and downstream to reinforce the dam –– would take roughly three years and come with a $250 million price tag. But in 2016, that number grew after the district conducted geotechnical borings of the surrounding soil and found evidence of seismic activity in two nearby fault lines previously thought to be inactive.

Flood Watch Tool
Introduction on how to use the flood watch tool for those living in flood zones near our creeks. Most important to those living near Penitencia Ck at Machado Ave. or working near Coyote Creek and 237.

My Hazards of Santa Clara County
Map showing areas of Milpitas and other Silicon Valley areas which have in the past been flooded. Many flood control systems have been installed, but if you are considering buying a home in these areas, do a thorough check first. Also shows earthquake zones.

Hetch Hetchy Photos
From before the dam was built. This group would like to restore the valley.

The California Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI) Curriculum
Teachers may access all of the EEI Curriculum online for free, and until the end of this school year students may access form-fillable workbooks and other materials directly from our website. Feel free to reach out to us at eei@calrecycle.ca.gov if you need support with your digital instruction and we’ll do our best to assist you.

Penitencia Water Treatment Plant
This plant typically serves an area from Milpitas in the north to Aborn Road in the south, supplying safe drinking water to 270,000 residential and commercial users.

South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project
This project will result in large-scale restoration of wetlands from the San Mateo Bridge to southern edge of San Francisco Bay.

Water Quality

Water Quality Report: Consumer Confidence Report
The City of Milpitas is pleased to provide our customers with pertinent information about the quality of our drinking water. This annual water quality report tells you where our water comes from, what our tests show about it, and what is in it.

Water & Sewer Bills

Automatic Payment Service
You can pay your water and waste services bill online; however, it takes 6-8 weeks to process your request. You can set this up in a day or so with your bank’s online service, but the City’s service is free.

Water conservation in the home
Are you concerned about high water bills and would like to use less water? Want a rebate for installing low water usage toilet or washing machine?

Water Systems

The San Francisco PUC, which draws its water from the Hetch-Hetchy system in the Sierra, serves 2.4 million people in San Francisco and 33 communities stretching from Milpitas and San Jose to Daly City and the water district in southern Alameda County.

City of Milpitas Water Maintenance Services
Maintenance Services provides for the routine and emergency operation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s water, sewer, and storm systems and facilities.

City of Milpitas Water Supply Map

Map helps you determine whether you get Hetch Hetchy water (the best tasting), or SVPUC water (still great water!).

Sewer Master Plans
The City of Milpitas is approaching buildout, and open spaces are being converted to domestic and irrigation type uses, changing diurnal flow patterns and water needs. In addition, redevelopment of older industrial/commercial areas to high density residential is being considered as part of the Midtown Specific Plan.

Santa Clara Valley Water District
Parts of Milpitas are supplied with water from SCVWD. Watershed and flood control district primarily. Those in the quadrant west of 880 and south of 237 get water through SCVWD.

S.F. Public Utilities Commission
Provides Milpitas with Hetch Hetchy water. (Note to newcomers: Hetch Hetchy water is considered the finest!)
Milpitas gets most of its drinking water through the San Francisco PUC. The Hetch Hetchy Project supplies water and power to the City of San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area communities, and regulates stream flow in the Upper Tuolumne River, Cherry Creek, and Eleanor Creek.

Where Your Water Comes From
Groundwater and local surface water is the county’s original source of water supply. Local rainfall and runoff flows into reservoirs for storage and blending with imported water. The water is released into creeks and ponds to augment natural percolation and maintain groundwater levels. Some of the local surface water is processed at drinking water treatment plants. The treated water is sold to local water retailers such as San Jose Water Company, who use their own distribution systems to serve customers. Water pumped from the groundwater aquifer through wells is used by private well owners, farmers, and water retailers.

Milpitas Waste Water Treatment

San Jose/Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility
The San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant is one of the largest advanced wastewater treatment facilities in California. It treats and cleans the wastewater of over 1,500,000 people that live and work in the 300-square mile area encompassing San Jose, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Monte Sereno.


San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant Video Tour
This is an interesting and educational facility to visit. It is pertinent for general science students, biology students, and chemistry students.

Urban Runoff & Pollution Prevention

City of Milpitas Urban Water Management Plan
On June 15, 2021 the Milpitas City Council adopted the 2020 UWMP and 2020 WSCP. The updated UWMP and WSCP were submitted to the California Department of Water Resources on July 1, 2021. The final 2020 UWMP and WSCP are available for public review:

Managing Urban Runoff
To protect surface water and ground water quality, urban development and household activities must be guided by plans that limit runoff and reduce pollutant loadings. EPA.

Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program
The Program’s mission is to assist in the protection of beneficial uses of receiving waters by preventing pollutants generated from activities in urban service areas from entering runoff to the maximum extent practicable.

Zoom webinars about gardening presented by the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency.
BAWSCA is committed to the communities we serve. We actively collaborate with our member agencies, other water agencies, and community partners and participate in a variety of public outreach and community events.

Don't Take Water For Granted

Don’t Take Water For Granted
Amina Ahmad, a sixth-grader at Marshall Pomeroy Elementary School, was a winner in the Bay Area Water Users Association Water Awareness Poster Contest. Her poster is featured in the association’s 2001 calendar.

Recycling & Garbage

Don’t let your garbage go to the dump. Recycle it!

Garbage not picked up as expected?
Call 408-988-4500

Milpitas Recycling & Garbage Services
Residents and Business Representatives, please contact Milpitas Sanitation Customer Service at (408) 988-4500 from Monday – Friday, between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., or via email at info@MilpitasSanitation.com, with all of your recycling and garbage service questions.  If you have any further questions, please contact City of Milpitas Public Works staff at (408) 586-2600.

Santa Clara County Recycle Hotline
1-800-533-8414

For information in Spanish or Vietnamese call: 408 924-5359 or e-mail: cdrsjsu@email.sjsu.edu.

About

I’m Appalled by What I Learned About Recycling. But We Can Fix It.
Should I throw it in the trash? Recycle it? And if I did, would it even get recycled?

Five myths about recycling
Brian Clark Howard is a senior digital writer and editor covering the environment at National Geographic.
April 20, 2018
From the kitchen table to the editorial pages, people have been debating the merits of recycling for decades. Does it really save energy and money? Can I recycle that yogurt cup or juice box? At the same time, recycling technology and global markets have evolved quickly, leaving some consumers confused or stuck in old, outdated ways. A lot of myths persist about those blue bins. Here are some of the most common.

How Big Oil Misled The Public Into Believing Plastic Would Be Recycled
September 11, 2020
NPR and PBS Frontline spent months digging into internal industry documents and interviewing top former officials. We found that the industry sold the public on an idea it knew wouldn’t work — that the majority of plastic could be, and would be, recycled — all while making billions of dollars selling the world new plastic.

Batteries

Milpitas Sanitation
Your Single-Family Curbside collection program includes HOUSEHOLD BATTERY COLLECTION:
• Place household batteries in a clear plastic zipper-lock style bag.
Tape terminals on lithium and 9-volt batteries. (No car batteries allowed.)
Place on top of (not inside) your Blue Recyclables Split Cart for collection.

Bills & Rates

Automatic Payment Service
You can pay your water and waste services bill online; however, it takes 6-8 weeks to process your request. You can set this up in a day or so with your bank’s online service, but the City’s service is free.

New Waste Management Account Portal
New owner in April 2023 meant new accounting system. You account can now be found here.

Solid Waste Rates
For Single Unit Residential Service, Multi-Unit Residential Service, and Commercial Service.

Bottle Bills & Other Reform

State Senate passes landmark Bottle Bill reform to shift responsibility to beverage distributors
June 3, 2021 SACRAMENTO ­– The California State Senate today passed landmark legislation to reform California’s antiquated Bottle Bill and to hold beverage distributors responsible for increasing the amount of containers that are recycled. SB 38 will transform the current broken system that has resulted in plummeting recycling rates, more containers in our landfills and consumers unable to find convenient locations to redeem their bottles and cans. The bill now goes to the state Assembly.

Compostable Garbage

Composting Education Program
The UCCE CEP is a partnership with the Cities and County of Santa Clara that seeks to educate our community about composting. In addition to a Master Composter training course, the UCCE CEP offers Community Classes throughout the county as well as technical resources. Home composting bins will be available for purchase at each workshop. 2022 Workshop Dates Coming Soon
408-918-4640 to register for a class.

See also Gardens

Computer and e-Waste Recycling

Computer and e-Waste Recycling in & Near Milpitas, CA
Recycling e-waste is a bit of a project: first you need to remove all personal data from the devices, and then you need to find a place that will accept both the type of electronic device and the quantity you wish to recycle, and preferably locally.

We No Longer Have Dump Days

Household Dump Day
Collective efforts to “Recycle Right” by Milpitas residents and businesses add up to a 70% disposal reduction of landfilled materials since 1991. There are state mandated disposal reduction goals gor garbage on the horizon that set new goals to divert organics (food scraps and yard trimmings) and increase recycling.

Stink in Milpitas
The Silicon Valley odor problem seems incomprehensible. Learn about the history and current issues of the Newby Island Landfill.


GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility
We’re the leader in construction and demolition (C&D) recycling, diverting over 80% of all materials from the landfill. We were the first to do it, we’re the most innovative at it, and we’re the first in the Western U.S. to earn LEED Certification, verified through the Recycling Certification Institute, the nation’s top independent industry auditor. That’s what we mean by “Greenovation.”

Hazardous Wastes

CERLIS Superfund Sites in Milpitas
The Superfund Program is in the process of deploying a new information system, the Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS) which is replacing CERCLIS. CERCLIS was frozen as of November 12, 2013. Updated data will become available in early 2014 when SEMS is fully operational.
Kaiser Refractories Div Laboratory
North American Transformer

Hazardous Materials Business Plan
All facilities in Santa Clara County that use or store hazardous materials (defined as either virgin or waste materials) in any quantity are required by local ordinance to report such use or storage to the appropriate local agency.

Hazardous & E-Waste Recycling
We are glad you are interested in learning how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic waste for free at your local household hazardous waste facility and other approved locations.

Household Hazardous Waste Program
Household hazardous waste is unwanted household products labeled as flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive. Common products include auto fluids, batteries, electronics, fluorescent and LED lightbulbs, garden chemicals, household cleaners, paint, and many other products that require proper disposal to prevent harm to humans and the environment.​

Paint Manufacturer Operated Retail Take-Back Locations
Kelly Moore, 301 W Calaveras Blvd., and Sherwin-Williams, 15 N Milpitas Blvd., take back paint cans for proper recycling. Due to evolving conditions related to COVID-19 (coronavirus), please contact all PaintCare drop-off sites to confirm their hours and availability before dropping off paint.

Santa Clara County Hazardous Materials Compliance Division
Three groups: Hazardous Materials Program, Household Harzardous Waste Program, and Solid Waste Program.

Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
While it is well known that the high-tech revolution has radically transformed late 20th century civilization, it is less well-known that high-tech development also harms people’s health as well as the environment that sustains all life.

Sterling & Associates
An Environmental Health and Safety consulting firm dedicated to providing clients with effective solutions to their occupational and environmental health & safety issues. 168 South Hillview Drive, (888) 922-1656 or 408-262-1656.

Looking for Recycled Materials?

CalRecycle
The purpose of this site is to educate and motivate people to approach material reuse as the first option in diverting unwanted materials from California landfills. Businesses, schools, and nonprofits can utilize CalMAX to search for available and wanted materials.

RAFT – Resource Area for Teachers
SF Bay Area resource for surplus materials and reasonably priced workshops. Located in San Jose near the Santa Clara County Office of Education on Ridder Park Dr.

Westrock
The Container Division produces high-quality corrugated containers designed to protect, ship, store, enhance and display products made from recycled materials. Located at 201 S. Hillview Drive.

Recycling

 

Center for the Development of Recycling
Find information here about recycling and waste management programs for each city in Santa Clara County. This site includes information about landfills, transfer stations, curbside recycling programs, and key contacts for each city.

Earth’s 911
Milpitas-specific information. Database of where you can find where to dispose of various hazardous and recyclable materials. Edit the search box for what you want to recycle. Milpitas is already entered.

Olyns CRV Kiosk
Inside Safeway
555 E Calaveras Blvd.

Recovering Your Surplus Edible Food: SB 1383 Food Recovery Program Compliance
This website is designed to help you develop your own food recovery program in order to comply with new state regulations from Senate Bill 1383 about surplus edible food. Food recovery is the practice of saving surplus edible food that would otherwise be disposed of (in landfill or compost) and distributing it to people to eat. We will walk you through the steps to compliance, important dates, and how to get help if you need it.

Single Family Residential Rates
Learn what materials are recyclable and compostable and about other residential service options. The City of Milpitas values our seniors. There is a 50% cost reduction of the quarterly solid waste rate for residents 62 years and older.

Waste Management

Santa Clara County Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission
To conserve, protect and preserve the environmental resources of our community through advocacy, education and outreach programs. To reuse, reduce, recycle and intelligently dispose of waste materials. To promote composting, pollution and waste prevention and sustainable living practices for all the people in Santa Clara County.

Official Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Sites in Milpitas

While you MAY mail in the ballot for free, some are concerned that the Post Office may not be to handle the deluge of ballots, some may wish to use a drop boxThese are the locations of the ONLY ballot return boxes in Milpitas and in nearby cities.

Vote by Mail Ballot Tracking Vote by Mail Ballot Tracking
Use this link to find out if your ballot has been received by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.

See also Vote Centers in Milpitas to Vote in Person

City Hall Ballot Drop Off
Milpitas City Hall Ballot Drop Off
455 East Calaveras Boulevard
Make either first or second right turn on Milpitas Blvd just north of the Calaveras intersection. Box is at south end of the parking lot just outside the City Hall building.
Library Ballot Drop Off Box
Milpitas Library
160 North Main Street
Use visitor drop off along N. Main Street. Use photo to guide you. Park briefly to drop off your ballot.

Young woman posting her ballot.
Milpitas Innovation Campus
1331 East Calaveras Boulevard
Drive into the west (lower, downhill) parking lot. Follow curb into drop off area. See photo. Has handicapped ramp close to the box.

This is what an official ballot drop box looks like.

Ballot Boxes

Should you see something that looks like a ballot drop box, but not at a Milpitas location in the list above, do NOT leave your ballot there!

This Is Voter Fraud! Calif. Republicans Roll Out Fake Ballot Drop-Off Boxes

So far this has not been seen in Santa Clara County, but keep a look out, and report to the Registrar of Voters by calling 408-299-8683 should you see a box claiming to be for ballots, but NOT in one of the three places listed above.

Yes, you may still mail in your ballot, but it must be postmarked on November 3, 2020. If you turn your ballot in very late, it may not get postmarked as being sent on September 14.

Returning Vote by Mail Ballots

Sign Your Envelope

Sign your name by the red  X, and then print your address and the date on the back of the return envelope.

If your signature is missing or does not match your voter registration card, your ballot cannotbe counted.

Return Your Ballot on Time

By Mail

Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before Election Day AND must be received no later than ​17 days after Election Day.

NO POSTAGE REQUIRED!  All Vote by Mail return envelopes are now postage paid. You do not need to use a postage stamp if you are returning your ballot by mail in the return envelope.

In Person

Ballots that are returned in-person must be received by 8 pm on Election Day.

Ballots can be returned at:

  • The Registrar of Voters Office1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, San Jose
    For your convenience, there is a white 24-hour drop box in the parking lot.
  • Any Santa Clara County Vote Center:  A complete list of locations and hours will be announced before each election.
  • Official Ballot Drop Box Site​:  A complete list of locations and hours will be announced before each election. See list above for Milpitas locations.

Elected Officials for Milpitas: Santa Clara County, California, & US

Contact information for government government officials in Milpitas,
Santa Clara County, State of California, and the US government.

Milpitas City Government
Milpitas School Board
Santa Clara County
State of California
United States Federal Government

Milpitas City Government

City Council Web Site

Milpitas City Hall
455 East Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
Phone: 408-586-3000
Fax for mayor and all city council members: 408-586-3056

Open Government Ordinance
The City of Milpitas has adopted this Code of Ethics to foster public trust and public confidence by promoting and maintaining the highest standards of conduct. The people of Milpitas expect all elected and appointed officials, candidates for public office, City management, and Senior Staff to follow this Code and to practice its six core values.

Milpitas Mayor, Vice Mayor, and City Council:


Milpitas Unified School District Governing Board

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Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County Supervisor representing Milpitas

Otto LeeDistrict Three
County of Santa Clara, District Three
Office of the Board of Supervisors
County Government Center,
Tenth Floor – East Wing
70 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95110
Phone: 408-299-5030
Fax: 408-298-6637
Email: supervisor.lee@bos.sccgov.org

Otto Lee
Otto Lee

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State of California – Officials

Governor

Gavin Newsom
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Office of California Governor
Gavin Newsom
1303 10th Street, Suite 1173
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-445-2841
Fax: (916) 558-3160

Lieutenant Governor

Eleni Kounalakis
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Office of California Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis
State Capitol, Suite 1114
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-445-8994

Secretary of State

Dr. Shirley N. Weber
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California Secretary of State
[Include division or program name] 1500 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-653-6814

Attorney General

Rob Bonta
Contact Information
Attorney General’s Office Locations
Attorney General’s Office
California Department of Justice
Attn: Public Inquiry Unit
P.O. Box 944255
Sacramento, CA 94244-2550
Voice: (916) 445-9555 or
(Toll-free in California)
(800) 952-5225
Fax: (916) 323-5341

Treasurer

Fiona Ma
Contact form
Tweets by @CalTreasurer
Facebook Page
State Treasurer’s Office Directory and Contacts
915 Capitol Mall, Room 110
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-653-2995
Fax: 916-653 3125

Board of Equalization

Controller

Malia M. Cohen
Detailed Contact Information
300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1850
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-445-2636
Fax: 916-322-4404
or
Los Angeles
888 South Figueroa Street, Suite 2050
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone 213-833-6010
Fax 213-833-6011

Public Instruction Superintendent

Tony Thurmond
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814-5901
Questions: Executive Office | 916-319-0800

Department of Insurance

Ricardo Lara
Contact Information
300 Capitol Mall, Suite 17th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
1-800-927-4357

State Senator representing Milpitas

Senate District 10 Aisha Wahab (D)
Contact Form
Capitol Address
State Capitol
Room 4085
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 651-4010
Fax: (916) 651-4910
or
Fremont District Office
39510 Paseo Padre Parkway, Suite 280
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 794-3900

Senator Aisha Wahab
Senator Aisha Wahab

State Assembly Member representing Milpitas

State Assembly member Alex Lee, District 24 (D)
Contact Online
Capitol Office
State Capitol – Room 2170
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0025
(916) 319-2024
Fax: (916) 319-2124
or
District Office:
1313 N. Milpitas Blvd Suite #255
Milpitas, Ca 95035
(408) 262-2501
Fax: (408) 262-2512

United States Federal Government Officials

U.S. Congressional Representatives representing Milpitas

Most of Milpitas is in California District 15
See map of Congressional Gerrymandering here.


Representative Zoe Lofgren, 19th District (D)

zoegram@lofgren.house.gov
Contact Zoe
Follow Zoe Lofgen on Facebook
Local Office:
635 North 1st Street, Suite B
San Jose, CA 95112
408-271-8700
Fax: 408-271-8713

or
Washington:
1401 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
202-225-3072

Representative Ro Khanna, 17th District (D)
Follow on Facebook
Contact Information
Santa Clara Office:
900 Lafayette Street
Suite 206
Santa Clara, CA 95050
408-436-2720
Fax: 408-436-2721
or
Washington:
513 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-2631
Fax: 202-225-2699

U.S. Senators Representing California

Senator Laphonza Butler
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Share Your Opinion form
Local Office:
1700 Montgomery St., Ste. 305
San Francisco, CA 408-94111
415-249-4777
or
Washington:
United States Senate
331 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510
202-224-3841
Fax: 202-228-3954

Senator Alex Padilla
Home Page
Follow Alex Padilla on Facebook
Contact Senator Alex Padilla
Washington:
B03 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-3553
Fax: 202-228-3954

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20500
About contacting the White House
Email Form
202-456-1414
Visitor’s Office: 202-456-2121
Fax: 202-456-2883

President Joe Biden

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden

Vice President Kamala Harris

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff

The Biden-Harris Cabinet

Executive Office of the President

U.S. Supreme Court Justices

Roberts, John G. – Chief Justice

Alito, Samuel Anthony Jr.

Barrett, Amy Coney

Gorsuch, Neil M.

Jackson, Ketanji Brown

Kagen, Elena

Kavanaugh, Brett

Sotomayor, Sonja

Thomas, Clarence

Where to send comments
Substantive questions should be directed, in writing, to the
Public Information Officer
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington, DC 20543.

Future of Milpitas-Plans and Projects

Capital Improvement Program
Milpitas will preserve its close-knit community and rich cultural diversity as it moves with innovation into the future by supporting sustainable growth and development, ensuring public safety, enhancing the environment and natural landscape, and nurturing family and community connections. Large document containing plans for Milpitas’ future.

City of Milpitas Bicycle/Pedestrian & Trails Plan
The City of Milpitas is in the process of updating its Trails and Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plans. These plans will provide the City with a vision and action plan to make it safer and more convenient to walk, bike, and roll in Milpitas. Visit MilpitasPhase2.altaplanning.cloud to provide feedback! Visit the interactive map at the link above to comment on proposed recommendations for bicycling and walking in Milpitas. Your feedback will inform recommended improvements around the city and help prioritize future investments.

Milpitas Economic Development
Responsible for helping maintain and promote growth in the City of Milpitas. We move at the speed of business to help keep your project on track and on time. We also take pride in “linking opportunities for commerce and community,” helping our businesses grow and succeed, increasing our job base for residents, and improving the economic well-being and quality of life for all.
408-586-3058
econdev@ci.milpitas.ca.gov

Milpitas Metro Specific Plan
The Milpitas Metro Specific Plan (formerly Transit Area Specific Plan) is a plan for the redevelopment of an approximately 437-acre area in the southern portion of the City that currently includes a number of industrial uses near the Great Mall shopping center. Based on City Council direction, the Draft Preferred Plan currently proposes redevelopment of this area with 7,109 dwelling units, 993,843 square feet of office space, 340 hotel rooms and 287,075 square feet of retail space centered around the proposed Milpitas BART station and the VTA Light Rail system. Update on October 29, 2021 in Milpitas Beat.

Milpitas Metro Specific Plan – Land Use and Density Policies
Agenda Report Attachment prepared for the City Council Meeting on January 19, 2021. This plan was originally scheduled to conclude in April 2021, however it has been extended in order to provide planning and environmental review for housing development in order to comply with RHNA and property owner interest in housing development in the Great Mall Subdistrict.

Milpitas Midtown Specific Plan
This updated Milpitas Midtown Specific Plan (2010) provides a new vision for an approximately 589-acre area of land which is currently undergoing changes related to its growing role as a housing and employment center in Silicon Valley

Milpitas Parks and Recreation Master Plan
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan will provide both a long-term vision for the City’s park system, and specific policies and standards to direct day-to-day decisions. It will set forth a framework that will allow the City to respond to new opportunities as they arise, and to ensure that adequate parks, facilities and recreation programs meet the needs of the City’s future residents, employees and visitors.

New McCarthy Creekside Development

McCarthy Creekside Plans

Amazon crafts leasing deal for huge Milpitas delivery hub
Hundreds could work at Amazon delivery center in Milpitas in three big industrial buildings.
707, 807, and 907 N. McCarthy Blvd.

Apple signs big industrial lease in Milpitas
Apple Inc. has signed a major lease for nearly 314,000 square feet of industrial manufacturing space at McCarthy Creekside, a brand-new, multiphase development in Milpitas, according to real estate records.
407 N. McCarthy Blvd.

SF Motors Expands its Silicon Valley Footprint with a New R&D Facility for Intelligent Electric Vehicles
Company plans new lab facility in Milpitas dedicated to prototyping and manufacturing of advanced batteries and electric powertrains:
ElectricPowertrain(EPT)Lab and NewProductIntroduction(NPI)Lab
607 N McCarthy Blvd

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