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What residents are talking about in Contra Costa County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics12 news items
All categoriesPublic SafetyTaxes BudgetBusiness JobsDevelopmentZoningBudgetEnvironmentWater UtilitiesRoadsParks RecElectionsHealthcare
Parks Rec
Aging and Adult Services Annual Report
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Taxes Budget
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Zoning↑Rising
Basic Health Care Program Expansion
18 supportive
19 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
View Preservation, Setbacks, and Geotechnical Safety in Kensington
1 supportive3 opposed3 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Oct 14, 2026
Development↑Rising
Drainage Culvert and Structural Verification in Port Costa
2 supportive1 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 14, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
mental health
6 supportive1 opposed10 concerned
17 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Development
Development & housing
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Water Utilities
Water & utilities
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Environment
Environment
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Public Safety
Public safety
45 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
48 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Budget
Approval of CCHP Revised Insurance Premiums
5 opposed3 concerned
8 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety
Immigration Enforcement Non-Cooperation Policy
4 supportive1 opposed
5 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety
Truth Act / Criminal Justice Policy
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Budget
Truth Act / SCAP Funding
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Public Safety
Truth Act / Flock Safety & SCAP
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Public Safety
Truth Act / ICE Cooperation
1 supportive5 opposed
6 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Budget
Consent Item 29 Removed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Zoning
Port Costa Residential Development & Variances
3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 12, 2026
Roads
Mountain View Boulevard Fire Gate Removal
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Public Safety
Immigrant Sanctuary Policies and Non-Cooperation Ordinance
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Healthcare
African-American Support Services Pilot Program
7 supportive1 concerned
9 commentsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Development
Large-Scale Residential Development in Agricultural Zone
4 supportive2 opposed
6 commentsLast discussed Jul 22, 2026
Public Safety
Refinery Labor Dispute and Staffing Concerns
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 14, 2026
Business Jobs
Cannabis Dispensary Adult-Use Permitting Pathway
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 14, 2026
Roads
Transit
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 7, 2026
Business Jobs
Labor
1 opposed3 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Jul 7, 2026
Elections
Elections
1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 7, 2026
Business Jobs
Refinery Labor Conditions and Safety Standards
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 9, 2026
Development
Affordable housing fund allocations
2 supportive1 opposed2 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed May 19, 2026
Public Safety
National Public Works Week
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Public Safety
Support4Recovery funding and holistic wellness
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Public Safety
Sheriff's Oversight Report
5 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed May 19, 2026
Environment
Tree Permit Appeal at 532 Hemme Avenue
2 supportive1 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed May 13, 2026
Public Safety
Emergency Room Mental Health Services
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety
Spanish-Language Recovery Housing
4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed May 12, 2026
Budget
Consent Calendar
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Zoning
Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations
7 supportive
7 commentsLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety
Marathon Refinery Strike
1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed May 12, 2026
Parks Rec
Vidhai Foundation, Inc.
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 27, 2026
Taxes Budget
FY 2026-2027 Budget
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 27, 2026
Development
HOMELESS SERVICES
1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 14, 2026
Business Jobs
HUMAN RESOURCES / NURSES
4 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Apr 14, 2026
Public Safety
DISTRICT ATTORNEY ANNUAL REPORT
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 14, 2026
Business Jobs
CLOSED SESSION / LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 14, 2026
Zoning
Commercial Rezone at 4677 Pacheco Boulevard
2 supportive2 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Apr 8, 2026
Water Utilities
Public Comments
1 commentLast discussed Apr 8, 2026
Taxes Budget
County Assessor Office / Public Comment
1 commentLast discussed Mar 31, 2026
Environment
Roadside Environmental Mitigation / 6PPD
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 31, 2026
Public Safety
Enhanced Care Management Program Layoffs
2 supportive3 opposed7 concerned
12 commentsLast discussed Mar 31, 2026
Public Safety
Gender-Responsive Re-entry Services
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 17, 2026
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Contra Costa County from local and regional media.
KQEDmidterm election voting logistics
Election 2026: Where Can I Drop Off My Midterm Ballot This Weekend— or Vote Early?
Election 2026: Where Can I Drop Off My Midterm Ballot This Weekend— or Vote Early? KQED
Oct 30, 2026Contra Costa Newshomelessness trends
California’s Unsheltered Homelessness Drops for Second Consecutive Year
California’s Unsheltered Homelessness Drops for Second Consecutive Year Contra Costa News
Oct 28, 2026San Francisco Chronicleelection voter guide
Voter Guide 2026: California and S.F. Bay Area election
Voter Guide 2026: California and S.F. Bay Area election San Francisco Chronicle
Oct 28, 2026Mass Transitrail station construction
SJJPA, SJRRC, city of Oakley break ground on Contra Costa County rail station
SJJPA, SJRRC, city of Oakley break ground on Contra Costa County rail station Mass Transit
Oct 21, 2026Contra Costa Newsballot measure support
Walnut Creek Asked to Consider Supporting Ballot Measures
Walnut Creek Asked to Consider Supporting Ballot Measures Contra Costa News
Oct 5, 2026Patchlaw enforcement incident
Officer, Suspect Shot Inside Holding Cell In Contra Costa County: Reports
Officer, Suspect Shot Inside Holding Cell In Contra Costa County: Reports Patch
Sep 3, 2026Patchpublic health vector control
Virus-Transmitting, Invasive Mosquitoes Discovered In Contra Costa County
Virus-Transmitting, Invasive Mosquitoes Discovered In Contra Costa County Patch
Aug 16, 2026Contra Costa Newspublic works leadership appointment
San Pablo Appoints Melissa Tigbao As The City’s New Public Works Director
San Pablo Appoints Melissa Tigbao As The City’s New Public Works Director Contra Costa News
Aug 5, 2026SFGATElegal claim
Contra Costa Co.: Family Files Sex Abuse Claim Involving Son's County-Appointed Therapist
Contra Costa Co.: Family Files Sex Abuse Claim Involving Son's County-Appointed Therapist SFGATE
Jul 27, 2026Contra Costa Newsproperty assessment roll
Contra Costa County Assessor Delivers 2026–2027 Assessment Roll Reflecting Historic Growth
Contra Costa County Assessor Delivers 2026–2027 Assessment Roll Reflecting Historic Growth Contra Costa News
Jul 3, 2026Second Amendment Foundationgun rights lawsuit
SAF FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING CONTRA COSTA COUNTY’S CARRY BANS
SAF FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING CONTRA COSTA COUNTY’S CARRY BANS Second Amendment Foundation
Jun 17, 2026ABC7 Bay Areasheriff's deputy arrest
Contra Costa County Sheriff's temporary deputy arrested on theft-related charges, agency says
Contra Costa County Sheriff's temporary deputy arrested on theft-related charges, agency says ABC7 Bay Area
Jun 17, 2026