Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Benito County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
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2 issues in environment with high priority
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Agricultural pest emergency extended for pepper and tomato crops
The Board ratified a local emergency over beet leafhoppers, thrips and pepper weevils threatening the county's $15M tomato and $16.5M pepper crops, unlocking emergency pesticide use and possible state disaster aid.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026
HighEnvironment
Transfer station and landfill future
Landfill rates rise 2.83% under the operating agreement's formula, and the Board formed an ad hoc committee to untangle the region's confusing waste-management joint powers agreement, with ten years of landfill capacity left.
4 mentionsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026