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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Stockton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Flood preparedness and climate planning in South Stockton
The council accepted the 2026 progress report confirming the area is on track toward 200-year urban flood protection, a state requirement that supports continued development and flood safety.
Illegal dumping cleanup contracts
Three local nonprofits/organizations got three-year contracts totaling $2.2 million to clear illegal dumping citywide, with accountability tracking by district planned.
Five Mile Slough cleanup assessment district
Property owners in the district voted 66.8 percent to assess themselves up to about $87,878 a year to control invasive weeds, remove debris and maintain the slough.