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What residents are talking about in Antioch public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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50 topics in public safety

Public Safety

Discussion on the selection of an off-site meeting date and location to conduct a commission meeting at a location other than City Hall per the Antioch Police Oversight Commission Ordinance 2212-C-S

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety

Assembly Bill (AB)847, Sharp-Collins, Peace Officers: Confidentiality of Records - Continued Commission Discussion

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety

PUBLIC COMMENTS

1 supportive3 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety

Municipal fuel procurement and police vehicle idling

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
Public Safety

Cannabis Social Equity Program and Consultant Assessment

1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Public Safety

Establishment of Standalone Economic Development Department

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Public Safety

ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC.

2 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Public Safety

Community Infrastructure and Survival

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Public Safety

Downtown Security

1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety

DOWNTOWN SECURITY SERVICES DISCUSSION

1 opposed8 concerned
10 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety

Downtown Safety

3 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety

CONSENT CALENDAR for City /City Council Members acting as Successor Agency/Housing Successor to the Antioch Development Agency

1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety

Military Equipment

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Public Safety

ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 847 and Other Citizen Oversight Models

6 supportive1 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Public Safety

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

2 opposed2 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Public Safety

2025 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT

3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Public Safety

Public Safety and Infrastructure

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Public Safety

CONDUIT FINANCING FOR THE HILLCREST SUMMIT APARTMENTS PROJECT

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Public Safety

Closed Session/General

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Public Safety

Ordinance Amendments

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Public Safety

Police Oversight

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Public Safety

Police Oversight Commission Ordinance Amendments

3 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Public Safety

Implementation of Assembly Bill 847 and Access to Confidential Records

1 commentLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Public Safety

Animal Services

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 9, 2026
Public Safety

Antioch Animal Services

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 9, 2026
Public Safety

Cannabis Policy

1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 3, 2026
Public Safety

Public safety

1 supportive5 concerned
6 commentsLast discussed May 26, 2026
Public Safety

POLICE CHIEF JOSEPH VIGIL’S REPORT

1 opposed2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed May 18, 2026
Public Safety

Public Safety and Community Resources

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed May 18, 2026
Public Safety

Public Safety and Community Resources Department Overview

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed May 18, 2026
Public Safety

Police Chief Report

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 18, 2026
Public Safety

COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEM: COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS

1 supportive2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed May 18, 2026
Public Safety

Police Oversight Commission

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety

Neighborhood Quality of Life

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety

Mental Health Awareness

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety

Animal Services Operations and Staffing

5 supportive2 opposed6 concerned
13 commentsLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety

City Management

5 supportive4 opposed1 concerned
10 commentsLast discussed May 5, 2026
Public Safety

Closed Session Transparency

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 5, 2026
Public Safety

City Manager Performance

6 supportive5 concerned
11 commentsLast discussed May 5, 2026
Public Safety

City Manager Transition and Administrative Stability

4 supportive6 concerned
11 commentsLast discussed May 5, 2026
Public Safety

Community Engagement

1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed May 4, 2026
Public Safety

Angelo Quinto Crisis Response Team

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 28, 2026
Public Safety

Antioch Animal Services Operations

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 28, 2026
Public Safety

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Development

3 supportive4 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Apr 21, 2026
Public Safety

Harassment and Police Accountability

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 20, 2026
Public Safety

Commission Accountability

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 20, 2026
Public Safety

Harassment and court handling

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 16, 2026
Public Safety

Systemic racism and commissioner accountability

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 16, 2026
Public Safety

Harassment and police response

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 16, 2026
Public Safety

Animal Shelter

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 14, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Antioch from local and regional media.

Antioch HeraldMeasure W sales tax allocation

Analysis: City of Antioch out of compliance with intent of Measure W sales tax funds allocation | Antioch Herald

Yes on W 2018 campaign ad. Source: Antioch Herald Oversight Committee not holding Council accountable to 80-10-10 split By Allen D. Payton The City of Antioch is supposed to be spending the funds from Measure...

Antioch Heraldtransit tax signature gathering

Transit tax ballot measure volunteer signature gathering effort collects 4th of 186,000 goal | Antioch Herald

Multiple Bay Area transit agencies would benefit from the five-county sales tax measure. Photo: MTC. Graphics source: Connect Bay Area Paid effort also working before June 6th deadline in 5 Bay Area...

Antioch Heraldsales tax measure

On 3-2 vote Antioch Council adds 20-year sunset clause, public oversight to sales tax measure; will hold fourth special meeting on Thursday | Antioch Herald

Measure requires votes of four council members to place on ballot. By Allen Payton During a third special meeting to deal with the one-cent sales tax measure for the November ballot, the Antioch City Council,...

Antioch Heraldmeeting agendas and minutes

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Antioch Heraldsales tax measure

Watchdog – Measure C passes with low voter turnout, shares concerns with ballot language | Antioch Herald

By Barbara Zivica Before Citizens for a Safe Antioch, whose principal officer was Mayor Wade Harper, start crowing about the successful passage of Measure C, the 7-year half cent sales tax measure, let me...

Antioch Heraldsales tax measure

Antioch Council united in placing revised sales tax measure on November ballot with 20-year sunset, oversight included | Antioch Herald

Council warned by taxpayers association that the funds will be used to pay pension liability By Allen Payton During a fourth special meeting of the Antioch City Council to place a sales tax increase measure...

Antioch HeraldMeasure W funding and police hiring

Payton Perspective: If passed, no Measure W funds for pay raises until remaining additional police officers promised in Measure C are hired | Antioch Herald

Yes, I’m still hammering the city council about fulfilling the previous council’s commitment from Measure C of hiring 22 more police “immediately”. We’ve been told by the past and current Chiefs of Police...

Antioch HeraldMeasure W sales tax

Mayor Wright explains reasons for a yes vote on Measure W | Antioch Herald

Dear Editor: As a business owner and former CEO of the Antioch Chamber of Commerce I came to the office of Mayor with a mindset to search through the budget and cut out the fat. I found a city that runs with...

Antioch Heraldsales tax increase

Antioch Council places sales tax increase on November ballot, would permanently double to one cent | Antioch Herald

Council wants to split revenue with 80% going for police services By Alexandra Riva At their meeting Tuesday, July 24, the Antioch City Council voted to place a ballot measure that would extend and double the...

Antioch Heraldpark planning and recreation

Contra Loma Aquatic and Recreation Planning

The Contra Loma Swim Lagoon was closed by the East Bay Regional Park District in 2022 due to maintenance and engineering issues. The Park District is launching a public planning process to better understand fro...

Antioch Heraldhousing development rejection

Antioch Council rejects state funding for permanent supportive housing project | Antioch Herald

Takes action with Torres-Walker absent who was not allowed to attend via Zoom due to apparent staff mistake “To say there’s no plan is wrong. We are not doing nothing.” – Mayor Bernal By Allen D. Payton Followi...

Antioch Heraldbudget debate

Analysis: Antioch’s General Fund continues to subsidize water park, golf course at almost $2 million per year | Antioch Herald

More than enough for both the Homekey+ program and Rivertown Square project “We need to be fiscally prudent by closely monitoring expenses…and minimize General Fund subsidies to high-cost operations, such as th...