Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Burlingame public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in environment with low priority
Youth Advisory Committee sustainability initiative
YAC teens announced a sustainability year featuring a thrift fair with upcycling and expanded Bayshore cleanups, plus a full calendar of family events. Councilmembers encouraged including seniors in the upcycling programming.
Make Polluters Pay Climate Super Fund
Student advocates asked the council to pass a resolution supporting the state's climate superfund bill before the January legislative session, citing wildfire smoke, flooding, and sea level rise affecting local communities.
Closed Burlingame landfill
Mayor Brownrigg wants a plain-English status report this fall on the closed landfill the city has maintained for 30 years — is it forever, are emissions rising, and how much is Topgolf reimbursing?