Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Laguna Hills public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in governance
City Council Election
Laura Thies is running for Laguna Hills City Council in District 1 in the 2026 election. The article gives voters a look at her positions on local issues so they can compare candidates before voting. If you live in District 1, this is one of the races that decides who represents your area.
City Council Election Candidate Questionnaire
Michael Caputo is running for Laguna Hills City Council in District 4, and his 2026 candidate questionnaire lays out where he stands on issues before voters decide. It’s a voter-information item, not a policy change—so the main impact is helping District 4 residents compare candidates.
City Council Election Candidate Profile
Scott Miller is running for Laguna Hills City Council District 4 in 2026, and he filled out the Orange County Register’s candidate questionnaire. That gives voters a chance to see where he stands before casting a ballot, though the source itself doesn’t detail his policy positions.
City Council Candidate Election
Valerie Anne Geller, a candidate for Laguna Hills City Council District 4, answered the Orange County Register’s 2026 election questionnaire. It’s a chance for voters to see where she stands before casting a ballot.
Council Appointment
Joshua Sweeney was the only candidate for District 2, so the council appointed him to a full four-year term and cancelled the November election, saving roughly $10,000-12,000. Dissenters argued residents should still get to vote.