Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Union City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in public safety with medium priority
Fire and emergency services
Alameda County Fire responded to over 6,000 calls in Union City in 2025, over 4,000 of them medical. The city is working to secure a new fire engine and received $1 million from Assemblymember Ortega for fire station upgrades.
Dangerous dogs ordinance update
The council was set to introduce an ordinance updating city rules on vicious and potentially dangerous dogs, a public safety issue for neighborhoods and pet owners.
Union City Cybersecurity
The city was set to award a contract to keep City Hall's data center cooling and battery backup running — the systems that keep city computers online.