Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Gabriel public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues with critical priority
1% Sales Tax on the November 2026 Ballot
Councilmembers Wu and Ding explored how a voter-approved general sales tax would fund a new police station. Staff explained a general tax could fund anything — police station, pool, streets — and would actually eliminate the budget deficit, while a dedicated special tax would need two-thirds voter approval.
Proposed Home Repair Assistance Program (CDBG)
New LA County rules tied to federal CDBG money now require parents to submit citizenship declarations — and eventually proof of income — for kids to join free after-school and sports programs. The city is walking away from the grant entirely and funding youth programs from the general fund, but that raises hard questions about whether programs can stay free.