Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Belmont public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in general with high priority
Street repaving and bike lane spending
A Carlmont High senior led a student bike audit and asked the city to improve dangerous cycling conditions on Ralston, Alameda, Old County, and El Camino; speakers also urged considering bus lanes on El Camino.
City Manager and City Attorney Compensation
The council approved 4% cost-of-living raises for its two appointed officials after the annual performance evaluation, keeping Belmont competitive with the regional market.
City Leadership Changes
Belmont is changing who runs some key city departments, so the people behind core services are shifting. That can change how quickly and how well things get done, but the source doesn’t name the departments or leaders yet.
Exempt Surplus Land Declaration for 1000 O'Neill Avenue
Before selling the city-owned Emmett House property, the council corrected errors in the 2025 surplus-land declaration — square footage and parcel map — keeping the property on track for disposition.