Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in La Verne public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in parks rec
Veterans Hall Operations and VFW Agreement
The city spends about $11,000 a year cleaning Veterans Hall while the VFW pays nothing. Staff is drafting an agreement requiring the post to help maintain the building it uses, and moving a preschool program into the hall.
Christmas Morning Event Goes Community-Led
The century-old Christmas Morning tradition will now be run by a community committee, with the city providing $13,000 in seed money and $3,000 for city costs. Candy bags return, golf carts replace volunteer runners, and the committee must report back under the city's new partnership rules.
Community Events: Holiday Stroll and Walk of Honor
The council approved city support for two December 5 Old Town events with a new cost-recovery policy: the nonprofits reimburse material costs while the city donates staff time. Council members also pressed the Walk of Honor committee to make its honoree selection process more transparent.
Route 66 Centennial and America 250 Celebration Programming
A full year of events is planned — Route 66 passport program, youth essay and photo contests, banner program, car show, and veterans spotlights — funded mostly through partnerships plus $25,000 from the public art fund.
2026 Parks & Recreation Master Plan
La Verne's first new parks plan since 2006 sets a 20-year roadmap for park improvements, recreation programs, and inclusivity. Residents shaped it through nearly 800 surveys, and a county grant paid for the work.
Kuns Park Restroom Hours
A resident reported park bathrooms open late and close early, leaving families and seniors without facilities; a councilor also questioned port-a-potties near a city restroom at another park.
Kuns Park Playground Replacement
The 30-year-old playground gets replaced with an ADA-compliant structure with rubberized surfacing and shade, funded through Measure A.