Build to Last
While the vision is ambitious, it is important that we never lose sight of what Milpitas has always done best. Our future must be built on the proven strengths that have made our community great. These goals will serve as the unshakable foundation for everything we build tomorrow.
Goal 1: Maintain Uncompromised Public Safety
True peace of mind is everything. It is necessary to protect the lightning-fast emergency response times that our community trusts the Milpitas Police and Fire departments to deliver. As our city grows, investments in state-of-the-art safety technology are needed to keep Milpitas families protected.
Goal 2: Achieve Smart Economic Growth
It is necessary to treat tax dollars with the absolute highest respect. It is important to test our big ideas with small, low-risk pilot programs. If a project succeeds, then grow it aggressively. If it fails, learn and pivot quickly to ensure taxpayers' money is always well-spent on real results.
Goal 3: Deliver Compassionate Homelessness Solutions & Affordable Housing
Strive to keep at-risk families in their homes, provide immediate help to those on the streets, and create clear pathways to permanent housing. Simultaneously, find ways to speed up the development of deeply affordable homes for our local workforce, teachers, and seniors.
Goal 4: Secure Clean Air and Fast Traffic
It is time to take a proactive stance on the foul odor coming from regional landfills and waste facilities. We need to develop creative ideas to prevent or capture those foul-smelling gases that the easterly winds blow into Milpitas. To defeat gridlock, we need to champion on-demand, affordable rideshares like Milpitas SMART for a younger generation looking to skip expensive car ownership.
Goal 5: Build a True Sense of Community
It is time to create vibrant, welcoming community spaces, such as dedicated cultural districts and lively street festivals. By celebrating our incredible cultures and making Milpitas a lively destination, we will attract visitors and generate the local revenue needed to fund excellent city services.
Milpitas stands at a historic crossroads. We can continue down the path of passive management, reacting to problems after they happen and accepting the status quo. Or, we can choose to be bold. By standing firm on these five cornerstones—uncompromised public safety, dynamic economic growth, compassionate housing solutions, decisive action on traffic and odor, and a thriving community culture—we can transform Milpitas into the crown jewel of Silicon Valley. We have diversity, talent, and resources. Now, we just need the courage to act. Join us in demanding a better tomorrow. Let’s build the future of Milpitas, together.