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If You Want To Be Heard, Vote!
The Registrar of Voters Office offers translation assistance for residents who primarily speak a language other than English. Cast your ballot by March 5 for the Presidential Primary Election. You have one vote, make it count!
County Reminds Property Owners of April 10 Deadline to Pay Second Installment of Secured Property Taxes
The deadline to pay the second installment of the 2023-24 annual secured property taxes is approaching. It’s important to pay property taxes on time to avoid penalties and ensure the ongoing funding of essential services such as public health and law enforcement.
Behind the Scenes at the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters
Ensuring the security and accuracy of every vote is crucial to uphold the integrity of our elections. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at what happens to your ballot once it is returned to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office.
County of Santa Clara Cosponsors Bill Aimed at Helping Youth Get Needed Mental Health Services
A bill recently cosponsored by the County of Santa Clara aims to help the county’s children and young adults access any behavioral health services they may need by requiring an automatic review of any provider denials of care for mental health disorders among youth aged 26 and under.
Vote Centers Open this Weekend for In-Person Voting
Vote Centers opened on Saturday, February 24, for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Voters are be able to vote in-person, drop off a Vote by Mail ballot, or take advantage of additional services such as language assistance, curbside voting, and accessible voting systems.
Innovative County Program Provides Residents with Free Prescription Medications
Better Health Pharmacy collects donations of surplus medications and distributes them free of charge to underserved residents. Since opening in 2015, Better Health Pharmacy has helped nearly 15,000 people and and saved residents $11 million in out-of-pocket expenses.
Santa Clara County Prepares for a Wet Presidents Day Weekend
The County of Santa Clara Office of Emergency Management has coordinated the emergency response for two incoming weather systems with local and regional partners including the National Weather Service, Cal OES, Valley Water, PG&E, and 15 cities and towns.
County Employee Clothes Drive Fetches Over 1,100 Items for Distribution to Homeless
A chance encounter with a downtrodden man inspired a County employee to initiate a post-holidays coat and clothing drive, but she never expected what happened next.
County of Santa Clara program helps formerly incarcerated individuals become entrepreneurs
In partnership with the County of Santa Clara's Office of Diversion and Reentry Services and ESO Ventures, a new program has launched to assist justice-involved individuals with resources necessary to start and build their own business.
Breaking the Cycle: The County of Santa Clara Provides Services to Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
People reentering a life after incarceration often struggle with unemployment, homelessness, food insecurity, and, in some cases, support for sober living. To address these challenges and to break the cycle of incarceration, the Office of Diversion and Reentry Services (ODRS) offers essential services to help people successfully transition back into the community after being released from jail or prison.
