Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Palmdale public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
22 topics in taxes budget
City corruption allegations and cost of living
Mayor's record, Raymond Center, Measure PD
Teamsters MOU support
General criticism of council
Teamsters MOU — bonuses vs. dead trees
Measure PD
Fees
Fees / Second Amendment
Measure PD delay
Tripepi Smith / elected mayor / closed session
Teamsters MOU
Public comment limits / consent items / assessments / elected mayor
Tripepi Smith contract
Public comment limits / nonprofit funding / elected mayor
Council Code of Conduct / Tripepi Smith contract
Employee vacancy report (Item 8.2)
Measure PD (Item 10.1)
FY 2026-27 budget (Item 9.1)
At-large mayor, AV Edge, sales tax
Transparency and sales tax measures
Sales tax and potholes
Sales tax and roads
In the News
11 articlesRecent coverage of Palmdale from local and regional media.
The city of Palmdale, California, operational case study
The city of Palmdale, California, operational case study Waste Today -
Nov 1, 2026Palmdale eyes at-large vote to elect mayor
Palmdale eyes at-large vote to elect mayor Antelope Valley Press
Jul 25, 2026The City of Palmdale tapped team TS for their Budget at a Glance
The City of Palmdale tapped team TS for their Budget at a Glance PublicCEO
Aug 1, 2025Palmdale eyes development of land near AV Freeway
Palmdale eyes development of land near AV Freeway Antelope Valley Press
Mar 27, 2025Q&A with Palmdale City Manager Ronda Perez
Q&A with Palmdale City Manager Ronda Perez PublicCEO
Feb 6, 2024As Palmdale Grapples With A Hanging Death, Locals Recall The Area's Racist History
As Palmdale Grapples With A Hanging Death, Locals Recall The Area's Racist History NPR
Jun 30, 2020The town where Robert Fuller was found dead has a history of racism that has fueled speculation over his death
The town where Robert Fuller was found dead has a history of racism that has fueled speculation over his death Business Insider
Jun 25, 2020California city officials call for investigation into death of black man found hanging from tree
California city officials call for investigation into death of black man found hanging from tree CBS News
Jun 14, 2020Robert Fuller Palmdale death: City issues statement officially supporting independent investigation, autopsy
Robert Fuller Palmdale death: City issues statement officially supporting independent investigation, autopsy ABC7 Los Angeles
Jun 13, 2020Family Demands Investigation After Man Found Hanging From Tree Near Palmdale City Hall
Family Demands Investigation After Man Found Hanging From Tree Near Palmdale City Hall NBC Los Angeles
Jun 12, 2020Commutes in this city are the longest in the US—and it's not NYC or San Francisco
Commutes in this city are the longest in the US—and it's not NYC or San Francisco CNBC
Feb 7, 2019