Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Luis Obispo County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in roads with high priority
Oceano and Cayucos chronic flooding
Residents described streets that flood for weeks in Oceano and Cayucos stormwater waiver concerns; Public Works says the Oceano flooding is a known problem from the 2004 flood study that lacks a funding mechanism.
November Ballot: Half-Cent Transportation Sales Tax
The Board called a special election on the Self-Help local transportation measure, consolidated with the November 2026 ballot. It would raise about $35 million a year for roads; the county is the only Central Coast county without such a measure.
Bob Jones Trail extension construction
The Board awarded the $10.49 million contract to build the next segment of the 'city to the sea' trail from Cloverridge Lane toward Buckley Road, with state Active Transportation Program funding covering the costs. Supervisors Peschong abstained pending a settlement with the Brunell property owner, but construction is moving forward.
Winter 2023 storm road recovery continues
The county filed its seventh update on storm damage to roads; debt manager Jim Hamilton noted 12 road projects were completed this year using internal reserves instead of borrowing.
Templeton Vineyard and Bethel Roundabout Proposal
A demonstration roundabout at Vineyard and Bethel roads, funded by a $200,000 federal Safe Streets grant, drew a crowd of concerned neighbors. Instead of approving it, the Board told staff to look at other county intersections that could use the money.
SLOCOG Transportation Expenditure Plan
The draft plan lays out how future transportation sales tax money would be spent — and the Board wants it split equally across all five districts. The measure could go to voters in a future election.