Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in La Verne public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in parks rec with medium priority
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.
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 Playground Replacement
The 30-year-old playground gets replaced with an ADA-compliant structure with rubberized surfacing and shade, funded through Measure A.