Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tulare County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in business jobs with medium priority
County job vacancies and recruitment
The county's annual workforce report shows vacancies down to 11.7% from 13.6%, with faster hiring and more applicants, but three bargaining units still top 20% vacancy rates.
Tourism and Film Economic Development
Tourism brought nearly $640 million in visitor spending and 60,500 jobs last year; the board approved the work programs and heard a pitch for a new tourism/film commissioner (about $150,000 annually) plus a dedicated van for outreach events.