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1. Can I make an appointment with the Mayor or a Council Member?

Yes. You can make an appointment with the Mayor or a Council Member by emailing your request to Town Hall at Council@LosGatosCA.gov You may also call (408) 354-6801 to schedule an appointment. Town Council

2. When are Council meetings held?

Council meeting are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, located at 110 E. Main Street Information on Town Council

3. Are Council staff reports available on-line?

Yes. Agendas, staff reports, minutes, and videos of the Council meetings are available online. Visit our Live and Archived Media page for more information. Live and Archived Media

4. How do I give input regarding a Town Council agenda item?

Members of the public may submit written input or materials for scheduled Council items to Town Hall or via email to Council@LosGatosCA.gov. Materials must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. the day of the Council meeting in order to be distributed to Council and included in discussion.

For matters that are not on the Town Council agenda, input may be given at a Town Council meeting during 'Verbal Communications'. Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker.

5. Do you have a Resident Outreach Program?

Yes. The Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department has launched an innovative outreach program to welcome new residents. Launched in May 2008, uniformed police volunteers from the Volunteers in Policing Program personally welcome new residents. Residents receive packets of useful community information, including letters from the Town Manager and Chief of Police, an overview of Town services, emergency preparedness and home safety information and gift certificates from local businesses. Children receive Town pins, stickers, and police badges.

The Town of Los Gatos and Police Department are offering this new service to further its goal of "knowing everyone in the community," a worthwhile endeavor which has already demonstrated its value to the community. For more information, contact the Personnel and Community Services Divison at (408) 354-6842.

Resident Services

6. Where can I get a list of upcoming community-wide events?

The Chamber of Commerce has an event calendar that lists upcoming community-wide events. Chamber Event Calendar

7. Where is the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce?

The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce is located at 10 Station Way.
Telephone: (408) 354-9300
Email: info@losgatoschamber.com Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce

8. Does the Town offer recreation classes?

No, the Town does not provide recreation services. The Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation Department provides a variety of recreation programs. For more information, call (408) 354-8700. LG-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation

9. Where can I get information on the Town's budget?

The Town has an online copy of the current year budget. Click on the link to view current operating and capital budgets. Operating and Captial Budgets

10. Where can I find information on Town events?

There are several community event held in Town each year. Some events are sponsored by the Town, while others are coordinated by outside organizations. While not an all-inclusive list, the following link reflects popular Town and community activities and events. Town and Community Events