Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Pablo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues with critical priority
Rent Review Program for Large Rent Increases
The council adopted Ordinance 2026-010 creating a city rent review program, effective January 1, 2027. Renters facing large rent increases will have a formal city process to review them.
Rent control and just-cause eviction ballot initiative
A voter petition with enough validated signatures would impose rent control, just-cause eviction rules, and anti-harassment protections on all San Pablo rentals including mobile homes. The council ordered a state-mandated fiscal impact report due within 30 days instead of sending it straight to the November ballot, and will revisit the options in July.
FY 2026-27 and 2027-28 biennial budget
The council adopted the city's two-year operating and capital budget, including a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for all city employees effective July 1, 2026, plus updated user fees.