Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Bernardino County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in development
Legacy Village Housing and Community Development Project
The board approved a 324-unit affordable senior mobile home park and wellness community in Apple Valley, bringing much-needed senior housing and renewable energy infrastructure to the high desert.
Lake Arrowhead Estates Subdivision Appeal
Residents appealed a 37-lot subdivision approval in Lake Arrowhead, raising concerns about construction traffic on narrow roads and rear yard setbacks. The board upheld the project while requiring provisions for homeowners association road maintenance.
Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan Approval
Residents, union members, and environmental advocates clashed over a massive 213-acre industrial warehouse project in Bloomington. Critics highlighted severe air pollution and traffic impacts near schools, while supporters pointed to construction jobs and community benefits.
San Bernardino HOPE Campus Homelessness Investment
The board committed $11 million to help fund a new 200-bed navigation and recuperative care center in the city of San Bernardino. Supervisors emphasized the need for strict county oversight, regional coordination, and long-term financial sustainability.
Mercury Dry Campground Appeal
Neighbors appealed the Planning Commission's approval of a 12-site dry campground in Joshua Tree, expressing worries about rural quiet, property values, wildlife, and lack of on-site supervision. The Board denied the appeal and upheld the project with tightened restrictions on trailers and power generators.
Downtown Development
San Bernardino is leveraging city-owned properties to kickstart a new downtown business district. This move aims to breathe fresh life into local commerce and spruce up the area.
Proposed Lone Pine Canyon Quarry Development
Residents from Wrightwood, Phelan, Pinyon Hills, and surrounding mountain communities voiced strong opposition to a proposed open-pit limestone and dolomite quarry in Lone Pine Canyon, citing severe health risks from dust and asbestos, traffic congestion on narrow evacuation routes, and potential seismic impacts on the San Andreas Fault.