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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Santa Clarita public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Flock surveillance cameras and teen curfew enforcement
Speaker after speaker — including a 13-year-old — demanded the city end its Flock license plate camera contract, citing cameras pointed at homes near Placerita Junior High and mass curfew sweeps that cited 31 teenagers. The council took no action; several speakers said they're banking on the November 3 election to change the council.
Community Needs Assessment
Santa Clarita is giving locals a direct say in how to spend $1.4 million in grant money by filling out a quick community needs assessment survey. Your answers will literally decide where this cash goes in our neighborhoods.
Compost Giveaway Program
Santa Clarita is teaming up with Agromin to give away free compost to local residents. It's an easy way to score some free dirt for your yard while keeping organic waste out of the landfill.
Voting Rights Lawsuit Settlement
Santa Clarita just settled a voting rights lawsuit that's going to change how we elect our local leaders. This is a big deal because it could shake up the current election system to better represent our diverse community.
Fiscal Health Ranking
Santa Clarita is killing it financially, landing in the top 6% of California cities for fiscal health. Basically, your local tax dollars are being managed really well, leaving the city in a super strong spot.
Sanctuary State Law Opposition
Santa Clarita is officially pushing back against California's sanctuary state law, becoming the first city in LA County to challenge the state's immigration rules. This move kicks off a major local showdown over who gets to call the shots on immigration policy: local leaders or Sacramento.