Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Luis Obispo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in business jobs with medium priority
Buy Local Bonus Program
The 2025 program drove nearly $750,000 in local spending from a ~$100,000 city investment, but ROI is drifting down as more participants are repeat shoppers. Staff and the committee floated raising the minimum spend or gift card value to keep the program sharp.
CACP Grants Program Refinements
About 29 applications came in — a record — after technical glitches forced a deadline extension. The new subcommittee scores them in April, with funding decisions reaching council in July.