Council Subcommittee Appointment for Sheriff's Office Contract Negotiations
June 16, 2026
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The Frame
This change alters the specific city representative tasked with negotiating the terms and costs of law enforcement services provided by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office for the city.
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R "Ray" Wang
Assumes new responsibilities on the law enforcement contract negotiation subcommittee.
Liang Chao
Relieved of duties on the law enforcement contract negotiation subcommittee.
City Residents
The individual representing the city in law enforcement contract negotiations is changing.
Last recorded activity June 16, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Councilmember R "Ray" Wang is appointed to the ad-hoc Council subcommittee for law enforcement contract negotiations.
- Vice Mayor Liang Chao is removed from the ad-hoc Council subcommittee for law enforcement contract negotiations.
- Councilmember R "Ray" Wang is appointed as the alternate representative to the multi-jurisdictional Sheriff’s Office Contract Negotiations Ad-Hoc committee.
- The multi-jurisdictional committee includes representatives from the City Councils of Cupertino, Saratoga, and Los Altos Hills.
- The subcommittee's primary task is negotiating the agreement for law enforcement services with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
- The file number for this agenda item is 26-15210.
- The item is listed on the Consent Calendar for the City Council meeting on June 9, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this subcommittee do?
Which cities are involved in the multi-jurisdictional committee?
Why It Matters
This change alters the specific city representative tasked with negotiating the terms and costs of law enforcement services provided by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office for the city.
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Committee Membership Change
The city is rotating its representation on a regional law enforcement negotiation committee.
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