Milpitas has seen its fair share of growth over the past year — from green lighting new housing projects and welcoming tech companies to spearheading city-wide eco-friendly initiatives.
These are all events that will change the city for the better, Mayor Carmen Montano said during Thursday night’s State of the City Address.
“You are the heartbeat of Milpitas,” Montano said, addressing an audience of residents and local dignitaries at Milpitas City Hall. “Together we are shaping a smarter, greener, safer and more connected city for everyone.”
In her speech, Montano also spotlighted the city’s recent efforts to cut a five year deficit by 43%, federal funding that will be used to update local streets and intersections and ongoing plans to add more housing and businesses in the city.
Addressing the city’s finances, Montano said the council recently adopted its budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. For years, Milpitas anticipated a $28.5 million budget deficit to take place over the next five years. The city opted to cut back on annual spending from its operating budget — mostly by removing vacant staff positions — to shrink the deficit to $16.3 million.
“This budget focuses on resources where they are mostly needed,” Montano said.
Montano expressed appreciation for $5 million worth of federal grants that will be used to improve local intersections and school zones. The city plans to update traffic signals, upgrade intersections near schools and create safer walking and biking routes for students.
Milpitas recently released a public draft of its long-awaited Gateway-Main Street Specific Plan, which details the city’s vision for land use, mobility improvements, public spaces and infrastructure updates in the downtown area. Milpitas is in the midst of adding 2,700 new housing units to the area. Multiple companies also have settled into the city year, including electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian.
Montano touted a new city-backed effort to promote the use of electric energy. In April the city launched, “Go Electric, Milpitas!” a program which offers residents monetary incentives for replacing their gas or electric resistance stovetops, heating, air conditioning and water pumps with energy efficient ones. The city is offering $3,600 in add-on rebates on top of the pre-existing $13,000 provided through Silicon Valley Clean Energy, a public agency that provides clean electricity for residents across the South Bay.
“Together we are not just navigating today’s challenges,” Montano said. “We are actively building the future of Milpitas.”
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