Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Paramount public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in public safety with high priority
Safe routes to school and neighborhood flooding
Mayor Olmos acknowledged recent robberies at and around Paramount High School and said the city is working with the Sheriff's Department and School District on safety.
Resident Concerns Over Apartment Remodel Permits and Displacement
Owner-occupied households can now get up to $50,000 fully as a grant — no zero-interest loan repayment — for exterior repairs, hazards, ADA access and code violations, funded by federal HOME and CDBG money.
Annual public safety agreements
Over $1.3 million in annual contracts keep the community prosecutor, detective bureau services, school crossing guards, and Salvation Army Bell Shelter services running for another year.
Drone program for street racing enforcement
The six-month Flying Lion drone pilot caught only five unique takeover calls for about $82,000 spent, since Paramount residents already call in most takeovers and deputies respond in about 4.5 minutes. The council wants more data before deciding whether to continue, try a summer-only program, or spend the money on more private patrol instead.
2025 Crime Report Shows 10% Drop
Overall crime fell 10% in 2025 — the second straight year of decline — though homicides rose to three and aggravated assaults jumped 39%. A successful FAST deputy pilot program is returning.
La Paz facility parking and neighborhood impacts
Multiple Van Street and Oliva Avenue residents say employees of the La Paz medical facility occupy their residential street parking, block driveways, and generate late-night noise, despite a decades-old city agreement. The council pledged to revisit the agreement, improve enforcement triggers, and give residents a single point of contact.