Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Woodland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
CDBG funding for ADA ramps and local nonprofits
About $443,000 in federal money goes mostly to 13 ADA curb ramps on priority routes, plus full funding for the Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, Children's Therapy Center and Legal Services. A council member noted federal proposals could cut the program to zero.
One-Year Labor Agreements with City Unions
The side letter amending the firefighters' MOU was pulled from consent and pushed to a future meeting while the union completes its ratification vote.
Annual lighting and landscaping assessments
Fourteen resolutions started the annual levy process for Gibson Ranch, West Wood, North Park, Spring Lake, Gateway, and Streng Pond districts — a public hearing where property owners can object is set for July 21.
Measure F and Measure R spending plans
The half-cent and quarter-cent sales taxes fund parks, roads, police, fire, library hours, and utility assistance — and both sunset in about 4.5 years after revenue downgrades forced scaled-back plans.