Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Monte public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget with high priority
Special tax levies for El Monte Gateway and Mountain View community facilities districts
The 62 parcels near Mountain View High School pay $166.39 each for public services maintenance — up just five cents from last year.
City audit finds nine findings and high-risk federal status
The city's FY 2025 audit came back clean overall, but late filing of the single audit puts El Monte in a 'high-risk' federal category, meaning double the audit testing next year. The general fund actually ended $3 million ahead of projections.
November 3, 2026 Municipal Election
El Monte voters will decide in a June 2026 special election whether the City Clerk and City Treasurer positions should be appointed rather than elected by the public.
FY 2026-2027 HUD Annual Action Plan
The annual HUD report shows how about $2.1 million in federal money was spent: senior programs for 850 residents, Zamora Park and Gibson Mariposa Park renovations, an aquatic center slide, rental help for 23 families, and 3-4 new Habitat for Humanity homes for low-income buyers coming in early 2027.