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Topics getting the most attention in Antioch public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
15 issues with critical priority
Antioch's mayor is jetting off to China to pitch our deep water port to investors. The hope is this trip will spark some much-needed economic growth for the city.
The city is working on a new General Plan, which is the 'blueprint' for how Antioch will grow over the next several years. This update will affect zoning, housing, and infrastructure.
Antioch's police department is getting a major overhaul following a scandal involving racist texts sent by officers. This means changes are coming to how law enforcement operates in the city.
The city is facing a budget shortfall and must decide which services to prioritize and which to cut. This affects everything from police staffing to community grants and infrastructure projects.
The city is looking for the best project to fund using Proposition 4 money. The Commission is weighing whether to focus on City Park or the Beede Lumber Yard to ensure the best return for the community.
The city is currently managing a high volume of lawsuits, which can impact taxpayer funds and city resources. This meeting was held to ensure the Council is updated on these ongoing legal challenges.
Antioch's city council might be using money meant for more cops to give current officers raises instead. Voters approved Measure W for more police, but some say the council is prioritizing pay hikes before filling those new positions, which could mean fewer officers on the street.
Antioch's police department is under fire for a racist texting scandal, and a deal with the DOJ might not be enough to fix it. People are worried this agreement won't bring real accountability or solve the underlying issues.
Antioch is getting a boost in housing! The City Council just approved the Wildflower project, which means 159 new townhomes are on the way. More places to live are coming soon!
The city is working to fix how it manages cannabis-related community funding. Right now, it's hard to track if the money is actually helping the community because no single department is in charge.
Residents expressed strong opposition to potentially freezing the Animal Services Manager position or transitioning services to the county.
Antioch's city manager is suddenly gone, and there's a lot of speculation about what went down at City Hall. This shake-up could mean big changes are coming for how the city is run.
Heads up, Antioch! That newspaper writer who was down on City Manager Bessie Scott? They're now saying she's actually doing a great job. Looks like things are turning around under her leadership.
The city is looking for ways to keep unhoused residents safe during freezing weather, moving away from a city-run center toward a voucher program at a local hotel.
The city is looking to get tougher on vacant buildings. They plan to track these properties more closely and potentially change local laws to hold owners accountable.