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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.
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.
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.