Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lancaster public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in environment
SB 1383 Organic Waste Compliance
Trash fees go up 3.5% (about $1.46/month) and stay on the property tax roll. Residents demanded a vote or a budget offset; the mayor promised a Waste Management workshop within two weeks.
SB 1383 organic waste enforcement fix
The state found Lancaster out of compliance on four of eleven requirements of California's food-waste recycling law, with potential fines up to $10,000 per day. The council introduced a fix — but Mayor Parris worried about a $100 fine hitting small restaurants.
Prime Desert Woodlands Maintenance and Security
A 40-year preserve advocate warned that clogged drainage channels are causing washouts and that a broken gate has left the preserve open to trespassing and gunshots at night; staff agreed to investigate.