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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sunnyvale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FY 2026/2027 Planning Program Budget and Fees
The city plans to draw about $69.4 million from reserves, and commissioners questioned the resulting reserve balance. Commissioners also backed more homelessness funding, periodic UUT audits, and increased planning staffing to speed up permits.
Unfunded pension liability
A resident flagged that Sunnyvale's unfunded pension liability is roughly $250 million, plus retiree medical shortfalls. Staff confirmed the city has a plan — using reserves and a pension trust — to pay it off by around year 18 of the 20-year plan, helped by strong CalPERS returns.
Nonprofit Safety-Net Funding Cuts
The nonprofit running WorkFirst Sunnyvale shut down in October, ending a program that helped unhoused residents get job training. The council formally amended the HUD action plan, freeing about $341,000 for housing programs next fiscal year.