Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pacifica public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in governance
City Council Election Results
Pacifica is counting votes in its city council races and Measure BB, and the results will decide who runs City Hall and which ballot measures pass. If you live there, this is the stuff that shapes local decisions—so it's worth watching the tally.
Local Election Results
Pacifica’s election results are coming in, with Measure BB apparently passing and Boles and Meiman leading the City Council races. That means the people and policies shaping your city for the next few years are basically locked in. If you live, work, or pay taxes in Pacifica, this is the local version of who’s driving.
Voter Guide
Pacifica's voter guide is a quick pre-election rundown of what's on the local ballot and what to know before you vote. It's aimed at helping residents walk into the voting booth with fewer surprises. If you're voting in Pacifica, this is the last-minute cheat sheet.
Pacifica Pier condition and removal
The city renewed its lease with the State Lands Commission to keep operating the Pacifica Pier. The pier needs a lot of work and the city remains on the hook for it, but sublease income will now be dedicated to a repairs fund.
City Council Election
Pacifica's November City Council race is now set, with the candidate field officially locked in. Whoever wins will be making the calls on city services, spending, and local policy for the next few years — so the people on that ballot are about to shape your day-to-day life in town.
SB 707 remote access disruption policy
A new state law requires the city to keep Zoom access for all council meetings and to recess if the remote feed goes down. The council adopted the required policy and discussed adding language assistance and assistive listening notices to future agendas.