The city has been experiencing a structural deficit, projected to peak at nearly $2 million in 2029 or $6 million in 2035 due to growing pension liabilities and unfunded capital projects.
The games will be hosted across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Nearly all of the 11 U.S. host cities have spent or are planning to spend millions upgrading their stadiums and improving other infrastructure ahead of the games, but Santa Clara's Measure J from 20210 protects the city's general fund.
The new housing developments in Cupertino have sparked concerns from Mayor Liang Chao about potentially losing the city's vibrant commercial areas amidst ongoing housing projects.