As election day approaches, five Bay Area cities cancel local council races

City and town council meetings in Saratoga and Los Gatos this year have been characterized by heated debates surrounding the future of housing, with state mandates for new homes conflicting with concerns about density, traffic, and public safety. Despite the contentious agendas in an election year, both communities faced the challenge of uncontested seats on their local councils, creating a unique political landscape in which critical issues are being addressed without a full slate of candidates.

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