Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clovis public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 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.