Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in La Verne public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget with high priority
Affordable Housing Development Impact Fees
For the first time in over 20 years, La Verne set affordable housing fees on new development — deliberately below the legally defensible maximum to keep developers coming. Fees fund affordable housing, and the City Manager can negotiate project by project.
Annual Assessment District Levies
Rising water costs and a state law banning non-functional turf are straining the city's three landscape and lighting districts, where expenses already outpace revenue in most zones. The council wants better public outreach before asking voters to raise assessments in 2027.
Utility Users' Tax Continuation
The council held its annual hearing confirming the utility tax stays at current voter-approved rates — about $3.9 million next fiscal year for police, fire, recreation and public works, with a reduced 3% rate for seniors and nonprofits.
Opposition to LA County half-cent healthcare sales tax
LA County placed a half-cent general sales tax on the June ballot for healthcare services. La Verne worries the money could be diverted and the city won't see proportional returns, as happened with past county measures.