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Community Pulse

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

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50 topics

Parks Rec↑Rising

Creekside Park Pickleball Courts Closure and Relocation

4 supportive15 opposed6 concerned
30 commentsLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Parks Rec

Parks & recreation

8 supportive1 opposed3 concerned
13 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Other↑Rising

Other

3 supportive1 opposed3 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Development

ADA Accessibility Compliance in Downtown Commercial Areas

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 12, 2026
Parks Rec

E3. Renaming of Hope Park and Policy 50-1 Review

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Roads

Deer Valley Road Safety

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Parks Rec↑Rising

Sand Creek Sports Complex Operations and Fees

3 supportive2 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Parks Rec↑Rising

Creekside Pickleball Noise and Court Relocation

3 supportive3 opposed1 concerned
8 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Development

East County Service Center General Plan Conformance

2 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Zoning

East County Service Center General Plan Conformance Review

1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Business Jobs

Eight Acres Kitchen and Bar CUP Amendment

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Business Jobs

Eight Acres Kitchen & Bar CUP Amendment

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Parks Rec

Brentwood Youth Commission update

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Business Jobs

Downtown business permitting

1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety

Sharps disposal programs

1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety

Police accountability

7 opposed
7 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Business Jobs

Downtown parking lot leasing

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Schools↑Rising

Downtown Body Art and Tattoo Regulations

10 supportive6 opposed1 concerned
19 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety

Fire station property negotiations

1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Zoning

Code enforcement

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Roads

Downtown commercial signage and city services

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety

Police department support and accountability

1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Business Jobs

Fire station property and downtown parking

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Zoning

Downtown body art regulations

4 supportive3 opposed
7 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Schools

Backpack Seva school supply drive

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Business Jobs

Downtown parking and event fees

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Parks Rec

Community health fair

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety

Police accountability and in-custody death

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising

Police Accountability and Community Trust

6 opposed
7 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Water Utilities

Societal issues and infrastructure security

1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Environment

School Recycling Infrastructure

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Business Jobs

Amendment to MOU with Harvest Time in Brentwood

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 31, 2026
Business Jobs

Development of Formal Funding Process for Ag Mitigation Fund

2 supportive2 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Aug 31, 2026
Parks Rec

Oak Meadow Park Field Lighting

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 27, 2026
Roads

Lone Oak Road Improvement Options

3 supportive7 opposed4 concerned
15 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Public Safety

Lone Oak Road Improvements

2 supportive4 opposed3 concerned
9 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Parks Rec

Bay Area Artists Census

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Business Jobs

El Mercadito Type 20 ABC Beer and Wine License

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Business Jobs

Meganos Well Extended Alcohol Sales

4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Business Jobs

A General Comment on Liquor Licenses and Development

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Zoning

East County Service Center

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Business Jobs

Maganos Well Extended Alcohol Hours

3 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Public Safety

REACH Project Overview

1 supportive3 opposed
5 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety

Council Decorum

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety

Consider a Request from Council Member Mendoza to Discuss Private Flock Camera Permitting, Data Access and Removal Authority

2 supportive2 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Roads

Encroachment Permit Process and Potential Council-Initiated Call for Review

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety

Private Flock Cameras

1 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Infrastructure

Encroachment Permits and Council Conduct

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Business Jobs

Community Resources

1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Taxes Budget

City Manager Compensation

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Brentwood from local and regional media.

The Presscity manager status

Brentwood city manager remains on paid leave

Brentwood city manager remains on paid leave

The Presscandidate forum

Brentwood City Council candidates make their case on growth, jobs, and leadership at Candidates Forum Monday night

Brentwood City Council candidates make their case on growth, jobs, and leadership at Candidates Forum Monday night

The Presspickleball court closure

‘A really challenging decision’ - Brentwood City Council votes to close pickleball courts

Following over an hour of contentious comments from attendees of their Oct. 19 meeting, the Brentwood City Council voted 5-0 to proceed with plans to close the pickleball courts at Creekside Park once temporary...

Oct 22, 2026
The Presscity manager resignation

Embattled Brentwood City Manager Duffey resigns

Brentwood City Manager G. Harold Duffey, who had been on paid administrative leave since June, resigned during a closed session City Council meeting on Oct. 16, according to Mayor Susannah

Oct 22, 2026
The Presscity manager resignation

G. Harold Duffey has resigned as Brentwood City Manager

Brentwood City Manager G. Harold Duffey, who had been on paid administrative leave since June, resigned from his role during a closed session meeting on Oct. 16, according to Mayor Susannah Meyer. Meyer reporte...

Oct 20, 2026
California City Newscity manager resignation

Brentwood City Manager Resigns With $124K Payout

Brentwood City Manager Resigns With $124K Payout California City News

Oct 20, 2026
The Presse-bike safety and regulations

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Oct 20, 2026
The Presspickleball court relocation

Brentwood City Council to hold special meeting on Creekside Park pickleball courts on Monday, Oct. 19

The future of pickleball at Creekside Park could reach a turning point Monday evening. The Brentwood City Council has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m.,

Oct 19, 2026
The Pressair taxi demonstration

Air taxi simulator coming to Brentwood for November demonstration

The city of Brentwood has issued a press release regarding an upcoming demonstration for an electric taxi set to come to the city on Veterans Day weekend. Read the full press release below.The City of Brentwood...

Oct 17, 2026
The Presstattoo ordinance

Brentwood takes another stab at disputed downtown tattoo ordinance

The Brentwood City Council traded barbs during another discussion of downtown tattoo studios during their Oct. 13 meeting. While they ultimately voted 4-1 to allow tattoo studios to operate downtown,

Oct 15, 2026
ContraCosta.newse-bike ordinance

Brentwood City Council Moves Forward With Proposed E-Bike Ordinance

Images provided by Brentwood Police The Brentwood City Council has unanimously agreed to direct city staff to explore a new electric bicycle (e-bike) ordinance aimed at improving public safety, addressing conc...

Oct 14, 2026
ContraCosta.newshistoric preservation

Brentwood City Council Approves New Home for Historic Vasco Road Flag Barn

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council has approved the transfer of the historic Vasco Road Flag Barn facade to the East Contra Costa Historical Society, where it will be restored and placed on permanent public...

Oct 14, 2026