When and where is the public hearing on San Jose water rates?

The hearing is June 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at San Jose City Council (City Hall) and streamed at SanJoseCA.gov/CivicCenterTV.

When would the new water rates take effect?

Proposed potable and recycled water rates would take effect July 1, 2026 if approved.

How can I file a written protest about the proposed rates?

Submit a written protest to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 200 East Santa Clara Street, Tower 14th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113 before the hearing time.

Where can I find details of the proposed rates and protest procedure?

Consult SanJoseCA.gov/RateNotices or call (408) 535-3500 for the most recent information and instructions.

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Public Hearing — 200 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA

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The San Jose City Council will hold public hearings June 2, 2026 on the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, reviewing 20-year water supply and demand analyses and proposed actions to address shortages for multiple municipal service areas.

Moreland School District seeks applicants to fill one provisional vacancy on the Board of Trustees for Trustee Area One; the appointee will serve until the November 2026 election. Applications are due by 10:00 a.m. on May 26, 2026 and are available from the district.

Moreland School District seeks applicants to fill one Board Trustee vacancy (Area One) by provisional appointment; the appointee will serve until the November 2026 election. Applications are due by 10:00 a.m. on May 26, 2026 and are available from the district office or website.

Alum Rock Union School District will hold a public hearing on May 28, 2026 to consider raising development impact fees to $3.23 per sq. ft. for residential and $0.52 per sq. ft. for commercial/industrial (with $0.08 for self-storage). If approved, fees take effect July 27, 2026.

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Cambrian School District will hold a public hearing on June 2, 2026 to consider adoption of its Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget; the public may inspect documents and speak at the hearing either in person or virtually.

Cal Water will file Advice Letter 2579 seeking a $69,424 (0.9%) revenue increase to recover completed infrastructure costs, which would raise a typical Selma District residential bill by about $0.48 monthly if approved effective July 1, 2026. Public comments or protests are due May 24, 2026.

East Valley School Transportation JPA will hold a public hearing on June 3, 2026 at noon to review the proposed 2026–2027 budget and LCAP before final adoption; the budget is available for inspection beginning May 27, 2026 by email request.

East Side Union High School District will hold a public hearing on June 1, 2026 at 7:10 PM to review and receive public comment on the 2026–2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and proposed budget before final adoption.

The Santa Clara County Office of Education will hold a public hearing on June 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM to review the proposed 2026–2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and budget before final adoption; the public may inspect documents and speak at the hearing.

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