Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Contra Costa County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues with critical priority
View Preservation, Setbacks, and Geotechnical Safety in Kensington
Neighbors appealed a proposed single-family home development in Kensington, citing blocked views of the Golden Gate Bridge, solar access obstruction, narrow street conditions, and incomplete geotechnical evaluations in a designated landslide zone. The commission ultimately denied the appeal after finding the project met design standards and required stringent geologic review.
Holistic Intervention Partnership (HIP) Funding and Services
The Board extended contract support for Support4Recovery's Spanish-language sober living program and directed health officials to utilize opioid settlement funds to prevent the program from hitting a fiscal cliff.
Contra Costa Health Long-Term Fiscal Outlook and Deficit
The county is facing severe financial operating losses in its commercial health plan, prompting significant premium rate increases that will impact county employees and retirees. Officials balance the necessity of maintaining state regulatory compliance against the heavy cost burdens placed on workers.
Truth Act Forum and Immigration Enforcement Communications
Dozens of residents urged the board to adopt a strong, enforceable ordinance restricting county cooperation with ICE, while supervisors voted to have county counsel review new state attorney general guidelines first.