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Proposition and Measure Research Sites
Our ballots have arrived, and while most know the candidates, often there are propositions and measures on the ballot that can be confusing. I will be updating this page with each election to give you places to research these items before you vote. Milpitas City Measure Measure F Measure F is a ¼ cent local sales tax and would cost one penny for every $4 spent. According to city reports, approximately half of Measure F would be paid by visitors to Milpitas. Food purchased as groceries and prescription medication would be exempt from Measure F. City of Milpitas Public Services Measure. To provide funding to maintain the City’s finances and…
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Flag Display
Should you fly the US flag at half staff today? Check the image above. There need be no authorization from the government for the private sector (non-governmental sector) to use the Flag to honor any citizen. Individuals are not acting illegally when using the Flag according to their own usage. Only on government or public buildings are the flag code required to be followed. United States Code TITLE 36 – PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND OBSERVANCES CHAPTER 10 – PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS Please note that these are US flag display rules and customs, not laws, for its use by civilians. Military flag display is different. ß 173: Display and use of flag by…
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Telephone Numbers for City of Milpitas
City Government Phone Directory 455 East Calaveras Boulevard Milpitas, California 95035 Tel: 408-586-3000 Fax: 408-586-3056 Telephone numbers for City of Milpitas government contacts, services and information. Services & Information Phone (408) Abandoned Vehicles 408-586-2400 Animals – Dead animal pickup on streets 408-586-2600 Athletic Facilities – field prep, lighting 408-586-2661 Building Inspection Requests 408-586-2797 Building Permits, Building & Safety 408-586-3240 Business License 408-586-3100 City Hall General Information 408-586-3000 City Attorney 408-586-3041 City Clerk 408-586-3001 City Manager 408-586-3051 Code Enforcement 408-586-3279 Community Center/Recreation 408-586-3210 Council Agenda HOTLINE 408-586-3010 Council Office 408-586-3026 Crime Tip Line 408-586-2500 Disaster Preparedness 408-586-2810 Dump 408-432-0444 Earthquake Safety Information 408-586-2810 Economic Development 408-586-3052 Emergencies – Fire, Police, Paramedics…
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Graffiti Terminators
Graffiti Terminators Volunteers Needed Individuals 16 or older Teams of an Adult and Youth under 16 Call Chris Challer for information: 408-586-3078 Volunteers called “The Terminators” are available to cover graffiti on private property FREE of charge as long as it is accessible and no more than 6 feet off the ground. Volunteers use neutral colors that may not match existing paint, however, if you already have matching paint, you may supply it for the use of the volunteers on your property. To request volunteer services and obtain a waiver, please call (408) 586-3078. The City also welcomes new volunteers. Tired of Graffiti in Your Neighborhood? The City of Milpitas…
