Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clovis public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in public safety
City of Clovis Alternate Dispatch Center
The city is building a new 4,000-square-foot alternate police dispatch center at Fire Station 6 on Encino Avenue. The facility will house up to 15 employees and improve emergency dispatch resilience.
Infectious Materials and Non-CLIA Laboratory Oversight
The city is partnering with Fresno County to inspect and regulate privately funded research labs that fall outside federal oversight, learning lessons from the Reedley lab incident.
Remote Public Participation Policy (SB 707)
Clovis is setting up a new remote participation system using Webex so residents can watch and speak at council meetings from home starting July 1. The policy also outlines strict rules for what happens if the internet or phone lines go down during a meeting.
Nuisance Abatement at 2075 Swift Avenue
The council intervened on a severely blighted, vacant residential property that had accumulated nearly $16,000 in fines and overgrown weeds, authorizing lien assessments and court-ordered cleanup.
Police Department Drone and Safety Programs
The police department highlighted its new drone first responder program and homeless assistance team, which are improving emergency response times and public safety.
Enforcement Against Synthetic Kratom Sales
Police are educating local tobacco retailers about a recent state health directive making the sale of concentrated synthetic kratom products illegal.
Fire Department Staffing and Response Times
The city is using a federal grant and Measure Y funds to hire six new firefighters and deploy a rapid-response squad, tackling response times that have lagged behind standards due to rapid population growth.
police DUI checkpoint
Keep your eyes on the road and stay sober if you're driving around Clovis on the night of August 14, because local police are running a DUI checkpoint from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. It's a heads-up to avoid any surprise delays or worse, a costly ticket.