Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tulare County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities with high priority
Matheny tract water and sewer consolidation
East Orosi's tap water is contaminated with nitrates, so residents rely on bottled water while the county runs the system as administrator. The $13 million project to connect East Orosi to the Orosi PUD finally broke ground after 20+ years.
Aging flood pumps and capital improvement program
The county's building wishlist for the next five years includes ten fire station deferred-maintenance projects, the sheriff training facility, behavioral health remodels, a permanent historical records room, and landfill and courthouse work — funded by the general fund, the Millennium fund, and department reserves.
SGMA implementation and Tule subbasin probation
Supervisor Vander Poel reported the Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency's pumping allowance drops from 90% to 70% of historical overdraft this water year — restrictions are now really biting farmers.