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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Salinas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Measure G tracking poll
A new poll shows about 64% support for extending the half-cent sales tax that funds streets, parks and public safety. But the same poll shows residents are frustrated with city responsiveness, and public commenters warned that skepticism on Nextdoor could sink the measure.
SHARE Center operations agreement
Multiple homeless residents and advocates sharply criticized the city for sweeping encampments and confiscating belongings while the shelter is closed, and praised the new Community Human Services agreement for the SHARE Center. Councilmember De La Rosa asked staff to help people protect IDs and documents during cleanups.
Measure H and the repeal of renter protections
Voters will decide in November whether to repeal the city's rent stabilization, just-cause eviction, anti-harassment, and rental registration ordinances. Tenants urged the council to keep protections; property and business voices said rents rose despite them.