Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Laguna Niguel public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in general
State of the City
Laguna Niguel is hosting its annual State of the City address to give residents the lowdown on local projects, city spending, and the mayor's upcoming agenda. It's basically your quick cheat sheet on where the city is headed this year.
City Management Hiring
Laguna Niguel's looking to hire a new assistant city manager from Anaheim. This move could shake things up with fresh ideas on how the city operates.
Voting Rights Lawsuit
Laguna Niguel and San Clemente are dodging their legal bills after losing a voting rights lawsuit. They're hoping the court just moves on, but that's probably not how this works.
Flavored E-cigarette Ban
Laguna Niguel is moving to become the first city in Orange County to completely ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes. If this passes, local vape shops and users are going to have to find their products outside city limits.
City Manager Resignation
Our city manager is leaving for a new gig in Santa Ana! This means we'll have a new leader at the helm soon, so get ready for some changes.
Sanctuary Law Opposition
Laguna Niguel is jumping on the bandwagon to officially fight California's state immigration sanctuary law. Local leaders are teaming up with other cities to push back hard against Sacramento's policies.
Homeless Shelter
Laguna Niguel residents are pushing back hard against a proposed homeless shelter, sparking major debates over local zoning and where support services should go. People are clashing over community safety, property values, and the city's responsibility to handle regional homelessness.
Sober-living Homes Ban
Laguna Niguel is hitting the brakes on new sober-living homes with a temporary ban. The city council is exploring new regulations, so if you're a resident or looking to open a facility, this could change things.
Sister City Relations
Laguna Niguel might be ditching its sister city, and get this – the reason is that the city is now run by ISIS. Talk about a seriously awkward international split!