Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Paramount public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 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.