Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Santa Paula public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in taxes budget with low priority
Proposition 43 Opposition
The council formally opposed the November ballot measure that would require two-thirds voter approval for voter-initiated local special taxes — the same threshold already required for council-placed taxes — which opponents say would make it much harder to fund fire, road and homelessness services.
Interim City Attorney transition
The council unanimously appointed Kellan Martz as Interim City Attorney, and said farewell to Monica Castillo, who served the city from 2022 to 2026.
City Manager 2026 Performance Evaluation
The council privately reviewed how City Manager Dan Singer is doing in his job. No decisions or changes to his contract were announced afterward.
Council Term Limits Request
Resident Joseph Beerhalter asked the council for the third time to place term limits on a future agenda. City Manager Dan Singer noted staff completed a term limits report in the recent past that was not supported, and will share it with Beerhalter and the council.
Temporary labor agreements for emergencies
Vice Mayor Crosswhite's idea to set up an on-call skilled labor pool with the laborers' union for emergencies and staff shortages got a friendly reception; staff will study feasibility, AB 339 union-notice rules and funding.