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La MesaCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
60,835
Per-capita income
$46,783
Median home value
$738,800
Bachelor's or higher
38%
Typical home value $896,209 +0.6% yr/yr · +20.5% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025239 housing units ($40.3M)
🗳️ Election results (4 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 2024-11-05
Lauren Cazares ✓ 12,587 · Genevieve Suzuki ✓ 11,984 · Kristine C. Alessio 11,238 · Shawn Townsend 3,253
Mayor 2022-11-08
Mark Arapostathis ✓ 11,386 · Kristine C. Alessio 8,989
City Council 2022-11-08
Patricia N. Dillard ✓ 8,600 · Laura Lothian ✓ 8,414 · Mejgan Afshan 8,403 · Tony Orlando 6,598 · Kathleen Brand 3,938
City Council 2020-11-03
Colin Parent ✓ 11,884 · Jack Shu ✓ 11,580 · Kristine C. Alessio 11,163 · Laura Lothian 9,191 · Allan Durden 3,478 · Mark Papenfuss 1,822
🗳️ Ballot measures (1)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure L
2024-11-05 · Passed — 23,073 yes / 5,284 no

Recent meetings

Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

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This agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on August 19, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The text is limited to system-generated placeholders and interface labels, with no substantive content for residents.

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City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Arts and Culture Commission

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La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission Special Meeting

La Mesa Planning Commission to consider cannabis permits and tract map

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on August 19, 2026, to consider five items: approving minutes from the July 15, 2026 meeting, and four public hearings. Three hearings are for 5-year extensions of conditional use permits (CUPs) for cannabis retail stores at 8160 Parkway Drive, 8744 La Mesa Boulevard, and 7180 University Avenue. The fourth hearing is for a new CUP for a cannabis distribution facility at 8338 Center Drive. The final item is a resolution to approve a tentative tract map to convert an office building into commercial condominiums at 5575 Lake Park Way. The meeting is scheduled from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at a location to be determined, with options for in-person and remote participation.

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La Mesa Police Department Community Room, 8085 University Avenue
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LA MESA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA A Special Meeting Meeting #: Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Location: La Mesa Police Department Community Room, 8085 University Avenue La Mesa, California Commissioners: Chair Andrew Torpey Vice Chair David Harris Commissioner Jerry Jones Commissioner Tristan Reed Commissioner Marc Regier Assistant City Attorney Cory Lacy The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options:   Teleconference Meeting Webinar   https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612641683   Telephone (Audio only)   (669) 254-5252 or (669) 216-1590  Webinar ID: 161 264 1683   Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.   PUBLIC COMMENTS In-Person comments during the meeting:  Join us for the Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.   How to submit eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeting in "upcoming meetings" and click the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on. eComments can be submitted when the agenda is pu …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Community Police Oversight Board

Police oversight board to review 2nd quarter auditor report

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board will hold a regular meeting to review the Independent Police Auditor's 2026 2nd Quarter Report and receive updates from the police department on staffing and recruitment. The board will also approve minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per item.

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La Mesa Police Department Community Room, 8085 University Avenue
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LA MESA COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD AGENDA A Regular Meeting Meeting #: Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m . Location: La Mesa Police Department Community Room, 8085 University Avenue La Mesa, California Board Members: Chair Dave Hardenburger Vice Chair Brianna Coston Board Member Christian DeMent Board Member Clifton Ewbank Board Member John Fonseca Board Member Aaron Landau Board Member Todd McCully Board Member Jeffrey Scott McIllwain Board Member Elizabeth Morgante Board Member Susan Wayne Board Member Sophia Wright The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options:   Teleconference Meeting Webinar   https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1603086782   Telephone (Audio only)   (669) 254-5252 or (669) 216-1590  Webinar ID: 1603 086 782   Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.   PUBLIC COMMENTS In-Person comments during the meeting:  Join us for the Board meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.   How to submit eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeti …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 5:30 PM

La Mesa Community Parking Commission Special Meeting

Parking Commission to recommend Village Enhancement Fund grants for FY 2027

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission is holding a special meeting to consider recommendations for funding applications submitted to the Village Enhancement Fund Program for Fiscal Year 2027. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the July 21, 2026 regular meeting. No other substantive business is scheduled.

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La Mesa Police Department Community Room, 8085 University Avenue
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION AGENDA A Special Meeting Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m . Location: La Mesa Police Department Community Room, 8085 University Avenue La Mesa, California Commissioners: Commissioner Jonathan Baron Commissioner Jacqueline Bougie Commissioner Scott Favero Commissioner Stacey Turner Commissioner Ryan Umbenhaur The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options:   Teleconference Meeting Webinar   https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1602176827   Telephone (Audio only)   (669) 254-5252 or (669) 216-1590  Webinar ID: 1602 176 827   Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.   PUBLIC COMMENTS In-Person comments during the meeting:  Join us for the Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.   How to submit eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeting in "upcoming meetings" and click the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on. eComments can be submitted when the agenda is published …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Environmental Sustainability Commission Special Meeting

Commission to discuss expiring subcommittees and new ones

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the status of several ad hoc subcommittees that are expiring, including the Alternative Transportation Safety Education, Green Events Checklist, and Water Efficiency Education subcommittees. They will also consider creating new subcommittees and hear a chair report on Climate Action Plan collaboration with city commissions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LA MESA ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION AGENDA A Special Meeting Meeting #: Date: Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . Location: La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive La Mesa, California Commissioners: Chair Amanda-Dawn Natalia Vice Chair Dasmine McFarlin Commissioner Mary Nooristani Commissioner Jack Sellinger Commissioner Jeanne Stronach Commissioner Richard Williams Advisory Members: Commissioner Joe Britton Commissioner Brianna Coston Commissioner Mark Gracyk Commissioner Christina Potter Catherine Riegel Commissioner Fabian Rodriguez The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options:   Teleconference Meeting Webinar   https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1606450701   Telephone (Audio only)   (669) 254-5252 or (669) 216-1590   Webinar ID: 1606 450 701   Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.   PUBLIC COMMENTS In-Person comments during the meeting:  Join us for the Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.   How to submit eComments: eComments are av …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

Procedural agenda only; no substantive items listed

This agenda for the La Mesa Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda system. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural only.

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City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission to elect officers and review park assignments

The La Mesa Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine business: approving the July 8, 2026 minutes, electing a chair, vice chair, and secretary, and discussing park assignments and a park checklist review. Public comments are limited to three minutes per item.

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La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LA MESA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting Meeting #: Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Location: La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive La Mesa, California Commissioners: Commissioner Jonathan Austin Commissioner Karen Casey Commissioner Robin Ellam Commissioner Cassandra Neel Commissioner Parker Ross Commissioner Alysia Spivey Commissioner Dallin Young The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options:   Teleconference Meeting Webinar   https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1617653677   Telephone (Audio only)   (669) 216-1590 or (669) 254-5252  Webinar ID: 161 765 3677   Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.   PUBLIC COMMENTS In-Person comments during the meeting:  Join us for the Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.   How to submit eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeting in "upcoming meetings" and click the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on. eCommen …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Youth Advisory Commission

Youth Advisory Commission meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting on August 10, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE agenda system. No agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

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La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Design Review Board

Design Review Board meeting is only procedural boilerplate

This agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be entirely procedural with no rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable business listed.

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City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM

City Council Special Meeting

City Council to hold closed session on City Attorney appointment

This is a special meeting of the La Mesa City Council, held in closed session, to discuss the appointment of the City Attorney. The only substantive item is a closed-session discussion under Government Code Section 54957 regarding the City Attorney position. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with public comment periods and a report from closed session.

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La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LA MESA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA A Special Meeting (Closed Session) Meeting #: Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 at 9 :00 A . m . - 3 :00 P . m . Location: La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive La Mesa, California Elected Officials: Mayor Mark Arapostathis Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard Councilmember Laura Lothian Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki City Treasurer Matthew Strabone Staff: City Manager Greg Humora City Attorney Glenn Sabine City Clerk Megan Wiegelman The City Council meeting may be viewed in-person or using the following Zoom Webinar options:   The public may view the meeting live using the following remote options:   Teleconference Meeting Webinar   https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1658616376   Telephone (Audio only)   (669) 216-1590 or (669) 254-5252  Webinar ID: 165 861 6376   Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.   PUBLIC COMMENTS Each member of the public will have three (3) minutes to address the Council. The Mayor or presiding officer may adjust the allotted speaking time based on the number of speakers or other meeting considerations. The timer begins when the participant begins speaking. …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Mobility Commission Special Meeting

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La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, no substantive items.

This meeting agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other substantive matters are listed.

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City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission meeting, agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable matters are listed.

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City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council considers 114-unit mixed-use building at Palm and Allison Avenue

The City Council will review a design ratification for a new mixed-use building and discuss the process for filling a vacancy in the City Treasurer's office. The body is also deciding on the FY 2027 property tax rate for bonded indebtedness and sewer service charges.

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City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
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Thank you. Green. Thank you. Happy birthday, At least go, Thank you. nicotine addiction can make existing struggles more difficult and create new challenges for vulnerable teens. Communities like La Mesa have an important opportunity to put prevention first. Every vape product kept out of a child's hands is one less opportunity for lifelong addiction. Strong enforcement of tobacco retail laws, education for youth and parents, and policies that reduce youth access are investments in healthier families and a healthier community. Thank you for your commitment to protecting La Mesa's young people. I encourage you to continue supporting evidence-based efforts that prevent youth nic otine addiction and promote lifelong health. Thank you. Thank you. Now we have in in-person comments. The first one is Eric Scraby followed by Alan Sands. Welcome. Thank you. Eric Scraby. I live on Lair d Avenue. It's in between Lake Murray Boulevard and Jackson Drive right near Aztec Park. I'm here to talk about the speeding that's going on on Laird Avenue. There's a hill that goes up so it's basically a blind hill with a blind turn then a straightaway. So the the neighborhood was built in the 50s with 50s cars in mind and everything and so now and then there was just to enter the neighborhood probably. So now with the invention of GPS and everything unfortunately a GPS will say one minute faster to cut through this neighborhood instead of just taking Jackson Drive or Lake Murray Boule vard. So it's fu …
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LA MESA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA A Regular Meeting of the City Council Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 10 :00 P . m . Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Elected Officials: Mayor Mark Arapostathis Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard Councilmember Laura Lothian Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki City Treasurer Matthew Strabone Staff: City Manager Greg Humora City Attorney Glenn Sabine City Clerk Megan Wiegelman The City Council meeting may be viewed in-person or live on Cox Cable Channel 24 (within La Mesa City limits), AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 (in the San Diego Region), the City’s website ( www.cityoflamesa.gov ), the City's YouTube channel ( www.youtube.com/cityoflamesa ) or using the following Zoom Webinar options:   The public may view the meeting live using the following remote options:   Teleconference Meeting Webinar   https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1606535921   Telephone (Audio only)   (669) 216-1590 or (669) 254-5252  Webinar ID: 160 653 5921   Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.   PUBLIC COMMENTS Each member of the public will have three (3) minutes to addr …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Design Review Board

Board considers design review for new Bass Pro Shops at Grossmont Center

The Design Review Board will consider a proposal for a new commercial anchor tenant building. Staff recommends approval of the project, which would require City Council ratification.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LA MESA DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA A Regular Meeting Meeting #: Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 at 12 :30 P . m . - 1 :30 P . m . Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Board Members: Chair Alison Morita Vice Chair Christopher Langdon Board Member Patrick de la Torre Director of Community Development Lynnette Santos Assistant Director of Community Development Jared Chavez The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options:   Teleconference Meeting Webinar   https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1613993141   Telephone (Audio only)   (669) 254-5252 or (669) 216-1590  Webinar ID: 161 399 3141   Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.   PUBLIC COMMENTS In-Person comments during the meeting:  Join us for the Board meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.   How to submit eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeting in "upcoming meetings" and click the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on. eComments can be submitted when the agenda …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

Meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, no substantive items

The agenda for the La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission meeting on July 22, 2026, consists of only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. There are no rezonings, contracts, fees, ordinances, or public hearings listed. The meeting appears to have no actionable items for discussion.

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Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Boulevard
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 5:30 PM

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

Parking commission to consider adding enforcement officer, meter update

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission will discuss a recommendation to add a parking enforcement officer, review findings from parking recommendation studies, and receive an update on the coin-only parking meter replacement project. They will also vote on approving minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting. Public comment is limited to three minutes per item.

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✓ Decided: Parking commission approves June minutes, discusses meter replacement

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission approved the minutes from its June 16, 2026 meeting by a 4-0 vote. Staff reported that due to ADA improvements on Acacia Ave., the city will install a QR code parking permit program there instead of single-space meters, and that 39 single-space meters are being purchased for Parking District One. The commission discussed parking recommendation findings and the possibility of adding a parking enforcement officer, with staff to report back at the next meeting. No formal action was taken on these discussion items.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m . Location: City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Commissioners: Commissioner Jonathan Baron Commissioner Jacqueline Bougie Commissioner Scott Favero Commissioner Stacey Turner The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options:   Teleconference Meeting Webinar   https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1602176827   Telephone (Audio only)   (669) 254-5252 or (669) 216-1590  Webinar ID: 1602 176 827 Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.   PUBLIC COMMENTS In-Person comments during the meeting:  Join us for the Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.   How to submit eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeting in "upcoming meetings" and click the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on. eComments can be submitted when the agenda is published and until 24 hours prior to the meeting. eComments ar …
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1 La Mesa Community Parking Commission Minutes of a Regular Meeting Date: Location: July 21, 2026, 5:30 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Present: Commissioner Jonathan Baron Commissioner Jacqueline Bougie Commissioner Scott Favero Commissioner Stacey Turner Lyn Dedmon, Assistant to the City Manager _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Baron called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 1.1 ROLL CALL Quorum met with four commissioners in attendance. 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA There were no additions or deletions to the agenda. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES) NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the La Mesa Community Parking Commission will not be able to discuss or take any action on the item at this meeting. If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda. There were no public comments given. 4. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES There were no conflict disclosures given. 2 5. CURRENT BUSINESS 5.1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 The Minutes from the La Mesa Community Parking Commission Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, were approved by a 4-0 vote. 5.2 COIN ON …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Environmental Sustainability Commission

Commission to hear CivicSpark fellow presentations and discuss subcommittees

The Environmental Sustainability Commission will receive presentations from 2025-2026 CivicSpark fellows. Members will also discuss the status of several ad hoc subcommittees and collaboration on the Climate Action Plan.

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City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LA MESA ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting Meeting #: Date: Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . Location: City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Commissioners: Chair Amanda-Dawn Natalia Vice Chair Dasmine McFarlin Commissioner Michael Bourton Commissioner Mary Nooristani Commissioner Jack Sellinger Commissioner Richard Williams Advisory Members: Commissioner Joe Britton Commissioner Brianna Coston Commissioner Mark Gracyk Commissioner Christina Potter Commissioner Fabian Rodriguez Commissioner Catherine Riegel The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options:   Teleconference Meeting Webinar   https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1606450701   Telephone (Audio only)   (669) 254-5252 or (669) 216-1590  Webinar ID: 1606 450 701   Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.   PUBLIC COMMENTS In-Person comments during the meeting:  Join us for the Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.   How to submit eComments: eComments are availab …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission discusses master plan and artist gatherings

The Commission will review a presentation regarding the Arts and Culture Master Plan. Members will also discuss recommendations for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and future San Diego Art Matters artist gatherings.

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La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LA MESA ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting Meeting #: Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m . Location: La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive La Mesa, California Commissioners: Chair Mickey Mounarath Vice Chair Rodney Elliot Commissioner Sherida Bonton Commissioner Guthre Leonard Commissioner Alison Lindsay Commissioner Brittany Morrow Commissioner Melissa Weiss Walter The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options:   Teleconference Meeting Webinar   https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1616740689   Telephone (Audio only)   (669) 216-1590 or (669) 254-5252  Webinar ID: 161 674 0689   Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.   PUBLIC COMMENTS In-Person comments during the meeting:  Join us for the Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.   How to submit eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeting in "upcoming meetings" and click the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on. eCo …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Community Police Oversight Board

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La Mesa Police Department Community Room, 8085 University Avenue
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Conditional use permit hearing for a church at 8370 La Mesa Boulevard

The Planning Commission will consider a request for a conditional use permit to allow a church at 8370 La Mesa Boulevard. The property is located in the CD-D (Downtown Commercial/Urban Design Overlay) zone and Downtown Village Specific Plan area.

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City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
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Thank you. Ready? Thank you. on nation. Thank you. I'll briefly check. Do we have any additions or deletions from tonight's agenda? There are none. All right. Public comment. I won't read the note until we confirm if there are any. I have no public speakers here present. Are there any online? None. All right. I'll briefly ask commissioners. Do we have any conflict disclosures for any of the items on the agenda this evening ? No. We'll move through the consent calendar. We've got item 6.1 , which is approval of the meeting minutes from our planning commission meeting on June 17th. Did everyone get a chance to review those minutes? Any questions, comments, edits? Motion to approve. Got a motion to approve? No second. All right. We've got a motion to approve by commissioner Reed and a second by commissioner Jones. We'll move to vote by voice. Commissioner Reed? Yes. Commissioner Jones? Yes. Vice chair Harris? Abstain. I wasn't here. Chair Torpy votes yes. So the motion passes 3.0 to 1 with vice chair Harris abst aining and commissioner Regeer absent. Seeing no staff reports listed, we'll move straight into hearing 9.1. I'll motion to waive the procedural rules for conducts of hearing, I think, and I'll recollect where we're at on that . So I'll ask staff, do we have a staff report for project 20 26? Is there a 9? We do have a presentation, Patrick. There we go. Good evening, commissioners. For your consideration is project number 2026-0092, a conditional use permit. The applican …
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LA MESA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting Meeting #: Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Commissioners: Chair Andrew Torpey Vice Chair David Harris Commissioner Jerry Jones Commissioner Tristan Reed Commissioner Marc Regier Assistant City Attorney Cory Lacy The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options:   Teleconference Meeting Webinar   https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612641683     Telephone (Audio only)   (669) 254-5252 or (669) 216-1590  Webinar ID: 161 264 1683   Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.   PUBLIC COMMENTS In-Person comments during the meeting:  Join us for the Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.   How to submit eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeting in "upcoming meetings" and click the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on. eComments can be submitted when the agenda is published and unt …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider issuing new bonds to refinance Proposition D debt.

The La Mesa City Council will review routine consent calendar items, including park upgrades and street maintenance contracts. The body will also accept community donations and a state traffic safety grant, interview applicants for city boards, and consider issuing new bonds to refinance existing Proposition D debt.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes 2026 refunding bonds to save $2.07 million

The City Council approved the issuance of 2026 General Obligation Refunding Bonds to refinance 2016 bonds. The Council also directed staff to develop a regulatory policy for short-term vacation rentals and review neighborhood compatibility regulations. Multiple infrastructure and park contracts were approved via the consent calendar.

City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
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Thank you. Welcome. Thank you. We're moving on to the Joukowsky has withdrawn their application for appointment to the Mission Trails Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee. I will call each applicant forward individually and following each presentation the Mayor and Council may ask questions if they wish. Appointments will be considered at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 28 th. I also want to apologize in advance if I mispronounce anyone's name. For those applicants who have applied to serve on more than one board or commission, please identify all of the boards and commission in which you are interested in being appointed to at the beginning of your presentation . You will be called forward only once this evening and will be interviewed during the Board or Commission for which you indicated your highest preference. We will begin with the Arts and Culture Commission interviews. I'd like to invite Renee Barreno to the podium followed by Joanne Bray. Good evening. Welcome. Hello. Thank you. My name is Renee Barreno. I was born and raised in La Mesa and moved away to study art in the Bay Area. And then I lived in New York. I was gone for 37 years and came back with the intent of elevating the community that I was raised in and exposed to the arts in. I previously did serve on the commission but resigned my seat due to caretaking responsibilities I had with my parents. And now that that's changed, I am revisiting an opportunity to sit on the commission. I'm a practi …
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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video LA MESA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA A Regular Meeting of the City Council Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 10 :00 P . m . Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Elected Officials: Mayor Mark Arapostathis Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard Councilmember Laura Lothian Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki City Treasurer Matthew Strabone Staff: City Manager Greg Humora City Attorney Glenn Sabine City Clerk Megan Wiegelman The City Council meeting may be viewed in-person or live on Cox Cable Channel 24 (within La Mesa City limits), AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 (in the San Diego Region), the City’s website ( www.cityoflamesa.gov ), the City's YouTube channel ( www.youtube.com/cityoflamesa ) or using the following Zoom Webinar options:   The public may view the meeting live using the following remote options:   Teleconference Meeting Webinar   https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1606535921   Telephone (Audio only)   (669) 216-1590 or (669) 254-5252  Webinar ID: 160 653 5921   Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.   PUBLIC COMMENTS Each member of the public will have …
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1 La Mesa City Council Meeting Minutes Date: Location: July 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Present: Mayor Mark Arapostathis Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard Councilmember Laura Lothian Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki Staff: City Manager Greg Humora City Attorney Glenn Sabine City Clerk Megan Wiegelman _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items may be taken out of order during the meeting. The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented. Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS There were no comments. 3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS The Mayor, Council, and staff made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken. 4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA 2 There were no additions or deletions to the agenda. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.1 PROCLAIMING JULY 2026 AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH Mayor Arapostathis read the proclamation declaring the month of July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES) Cindy Maina spoke on the problems arising from the Meritage project on Jericho Road and recommended permit parkin …
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.11.
5 yea
Mayor Arapostathis yea · Councilmember Dillard yea · Councilmember Lothian yea · Vice Mayor Cazares yea · Councilmember Suzuki yea
Adopt Resolution authorizing the issuance of its 2026 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, authorizing and directing the execution of a Paying Agent Agreement, and certain other related documents, and…
5 yea
Mayor Arapostathis yea · Councilmember Dillard yea · Councilmember Lothian yea · Vice Mayor Cazares yea · Councilmember Suzuki yea
To designate Mayor Arapostathis as the voting delegate and Councilmember Suzuki as the alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
5 yea
Mayor Arapostathis yea · Councilmember Dillard yea · Councilmember Lothian yea · Vice Mayor Cazares yea · Councilmember Suzuki yea
Direct staff to evaluate short-term vacation rentals, develop policy recommendations, and return to the City Council within six (6) months with a proposed regulatory policy for Council consideration.
5 yea
Mayor Arapostathis yea · Councilmember Dillard yea · Councilmember Lothian yea · Vice Mayor Cazares yea · Councilmember Suzuki yea
Direct staff to review existing neighborhood compatibility regulations applicable to short-term vacation rentals and multi-unit residential complexes, and evaluate potential enhancements to protect…
5 yea
Mayor Arapostathis yea · Councilmember Dillard yea · Councilmember Lothian yea · Vice Mayor Cazares yea · Councilmember Suzuki yea
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Youth Advisory Commission

La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting scheduled

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission has a meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed.

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La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Design Review Board

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City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
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Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

Code case at 8041 El Capitan Dr. to be discussed

The Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee will review and potentially act on Code Case 2026-144 involving a property at 8041 El Capitan Dr. They will also approve minutes from their September 2024 meeting.

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City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LA MESA DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COUNCIL LIAISON SUBCOMMITTEE AGENDA A Regular Meeting Meeting #: Date: Wednesday, July 08, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m . Location: City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Subcommittee Members: Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard Councilmember Laura Lothian The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options:   Teleconference Meeting Webinar   https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1654093414   Telephone (Audio only)   (669) 216-1590 or (669) 254-5252  Webinar ID: 165 409 3414   Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.   PUBLIC COMMENTS In-Person comments during the meeting:  Join us for the Subcommittee meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.   How to submit eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeting in "upcoming meetings" and click the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on. eComments can be submitted when the agenda is published and until 24 hours prior to the meeting. eComments are limited t …
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Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks Commission to review 2025 CAP Annual Report and quarterly update

The La Mesa Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a quarterly update on parks and review the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CAP) Annual Report. They will also consider approving the minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting and discuss a parks quarterly checklist question.

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La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive
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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video LA MESA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting Meeting #: Date: Wednesday, July 08, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Location: La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive La Mesa, California Commissioners: Chair Jessi Brown Commissioner Jonathan Austin Commissioner Karen Casey Commissioner Robin Ellam Commissioner Christopher McCoole Commissioner Cassandra Neel Commissioner Parker Ross The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options:   Teleconference Meeting Webinar   https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1617653677   Telephone (Audio only)   (669) 216-1590 or (669) 254-5252  Webinar ID: 161 765 3677   Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.   PUBLIC COMMENTS In-Person comments during the meeting:  Join us for the Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.   How to submit eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeting in "upcoming meetings" and click the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on. eComments can be submitted when the ag …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

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City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Mobility Commission

Lamesa Mobility Commission meeting appears to be only procedural

The agenda for this Lamesa Mobility Commission meeting contains no substantive items. It appears to be only procedural boilerplate with no public hearings, rezonings, or contract awards listed.

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City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

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City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 133 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$46.0MOMNI2MAX, INC.
Department of Defense · N103B-C. TOMLIN-PM4- AWARD CONTRACT N32205-21-C-4020 OCEAN VALOR TO OM
$18.5MOMNI2MAX, INC.
Department of Defense · LOGISTICS SUPPORT
$7.1MOMNI2MAX, INC.
Department of Defense · AMENDMENT 2: UPDATE RATES IN THE TABLE OF SECTION I, CLAUSE 52.222-42
$5.7MADMIRALS EXPERIENCE INC
Department of Veterans Affairs · FOOD CATERING SERVICES
$3.1MOMNI2MAX, INC.
Department of Defense · DCMA MULTIMEDIA SUPPORT SERVICES
$2.4MOMNI2MAX, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · BULK LAUNDRY SERVICES
$1.9MOMNI2MAX, INC.
Department of Defense · BASE YEAR LABOR
$1.3MGOLDEN STATE FIRE PROTECTION SOCAL, LLC
Department of Defense · PREVENTATIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FLIGHTLINE HALOTR
$899,843WAYFARER AIRCRAFT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INC.
National Aeronautics and Space Administr · INTEGRATED HIGH LIFT PROPULSOR
$864,514OMNI2MAX, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · EL PASO VAMC MFD LEASE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (San Diego County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-18,212 people (-$223.6M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)11 ({"Fire": 28, "Flood": 12, "Severe Storm": 5, "Freezing": 2, · last Mon Feb 19, 2024)
Traffic fatalities6 (3 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments93,407 (1,391,721 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,881/mo (804 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy23.0% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

💰 Local campaign finance
11,485 filings · $10.9M total · 39 filers · latest Wed Aug 5, 2026

NetFile filers, predominantly California. Full transactions in the public dataset. Source: NetFile.

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

3,655
Recorded votes
$101.4M
Annual budget
393
Employees on payroll
239
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$101.4M
Spending$98.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

393 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.478
All kids
0.426
Black kids
0.351

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

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