Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Monterey County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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Zoning
Housing Element Update – Tarpe Flats
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Zoning
Housing Element Update – Tarpe Flats wildfire risk
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Development↑Rising
KSHIRE project appeal
1 supportive2 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Zoning↑Rising
Housing Element Update / Las Lomas Site 48
4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Zoning
Housing Element Update – SB 244 and safety element
1 commentLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Environment
Pesticide spray notifications near schools
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Environment
Agricultural Commissioner reappointment
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Zoning
Housing Element Update – Carmel Valley evacuation
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Zoning↑Rising
Housing Element Update
10 supportive7 opposed1 concerned
19 commentsLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Zoning
Housing Element Update – River Road site
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Zoning
Housing Element Update / public notification
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Zoning
Housing Element Update – Fort Ord contamination
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Zoning
PLN260118 — 4163 Sunset Lane vacation rental
1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 28, 2026
Taxes Budget↑Rising
CalPERS health insurance costs
5 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety
Farewell remarks
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Development
Housing element draft
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety
ICE activity near county jail and hospital
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
Tribute to Kevin Dayton
4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety
Homeless encampment sweeps
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Development
Signal Hill appeal continuance
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Environment
Eucalyptus tree removal
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Environment
Tree removal and biodiversity
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Zoning↑Rising
Rooster ordinance
4 supportive6 opposed
10 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety
Election integrity resolution
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
Public safety
5 supportive42 opposed8 concerned
57 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Budget
Budget
1 opposed2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Development
Housing
6 supportive1 opposed
9 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Zoning↑Rising
Zoning & land use
1 supportive3 opposed2 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
Point Lobos Shuttle (ParkIt!)
5 supportive2 concerned
8 commentsLast discussed Oct 14, 2026
Roads
Roads & traffic
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Zoning
Military equipment
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Health
Public health
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Environment
Environment
1 opposed2 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Safety
Rooster Ordinances
3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 30, 2026
Zoning
Cannabis Consumption Venue Ordinance
10 supportive2 opposed
14 commentsLast discussed Sep 30, 2026
Development
PLN260005 - Leavy-Hoglund Penelope Christine Tr
6 opposed
6 commentsLast discussed Sep 30, 2026
Environment
pesticide notification and agricultural safety
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Zoning
Agricultural and Winery Corridor Plan
1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Public Safety
detention facilities moratorium
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Business Jobs
business permitting and economic growth
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Public Safety
detention facilities moratorium and immigration policy
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Schools
recognition of Islamic holidays
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Development
Signal Hill LLC appeal
1 supportive1 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Public Safety
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Surveillance Contract
1 supportive56 opposed4 concerned
62 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Environment
Moss Landing BESS Safety
1 opposed3 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Business Jobs
Veterans Training Program
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Development
Homelessness and Housing Subsidies
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Public Safety
Automated License Plate Readers
1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Water Utilities
Point-of-Use Water Treatment Ordinance
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Environment
Pesticide Applications
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
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