Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fresno County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues with medium priority
School Board Election
Five candidates are locked in a heated race for a Fresno Unified school board seat, which will directly impact education policy in southwest Fresno. With a sitting city councilmember in the mix, this election could shift local leadership dynamics.
Opposition to Potential Library Privatization
Numerous library workers and residents voiced strong opposition during public comment to any proposals or rumors regarding the potential privatization of the Fresno County Public Library system.
Rental Assistance
Even though California's big statewide rent relief program is closed, you can still get local rental help and eviction protections right here in Fresno County. It is a lifeline if you are struggling to make rent and worried about losing your home.
Rent Control
Mobile home park residents in Fresno are dusting off an old city rent control law to fight sudden, massive rent hikes from new owners. This rare push could end up setting a huge precedent for affordable housing all over the area.
Homelessness Advocacy
Local advocates who used to be homeless are stepping up to guide Fresno's unhoused community and push city leaders for better policies. They argue that nobody knows what unhoused people actually need better than the folks who've lived through it themselves.