Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Newport Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in taxes budget with low priority
2027 Civil Service Board Meeting Calendar
The board was scheduled to set its 2027 meeting schedule, canceling the January meeting because of the city's holiday closure and moving the July and September meetings to the second Monday instead of the Wednesday after holidays. This affects when civil service business gets handled next year.
Sewer and recycling fee collection via property tax roll
About 5,600 property owners without city water service will keep paying sewer and recycling fees through their property tax bill — more reliable collection, no fee changes. One speaker raised concerns about older voter-approved protections and lien risk.