Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Luis Obispo County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues with medium priority
Groundwater Sustainability Grant
The county was set to authorize an application for state grant funding under the 2026 Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program.
Highway 1 Tourism Marketing District formation
The county launched proceedings to formally establish the H1TMD, which levies a 2% assessment on coastal lodging to fund tourism marketing and community amenities — including the Upwell turtle sculpture in Avila Beach.
Solid waste rate increases
Trash bills go up 3.3% in the north county and 3.5% on the coast and south county starting January 1, 2027, per CPI formulas.
Regional Housing Incentive Program amendment
The county opened its housing incentive program to single-family projects in multifamily zones but dropped a plan to let developers buy down density requirements 5% per incentive point.
Child care as economic infrastructure
The county formally endorsed the Uplift Child Care Coalition's vision statement; Ortiz-Legg noted 70% of children under six have both parents working.