Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Santa Paula public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in development with medium priority
Adaptive reuse of vacant Rite Aid building
Santa Paula has over 200,000 square feet of vacant industrial space in a county short on such buildings — a marketing opportunity for advanced manufacturing and business services that could bring jobs and sales tax.
East Harvard infill site redevelopment vision
The council picked a housing-first concept for the city's largest infill parcel — a working truck yard the owner isn't selling. The grant-funded plan would guide any future redevelopment with senior housing, apartments, retail, and a safer connection to Harding Park.