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Civic issues

Topics getting the most attention in Stockton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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HighTaxes Budget

Workforce vacancies and hiring reform

The city's vacancy rate sits at 13.07%, nearly double the normal 7-9%, driven largely by police hiring. HR is modernizing civil service rules and mapping the police recruit process.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 9, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

Property Tax Sharing with the County

The new master agreement gives Stockton 40% of property tax growth from future annexations instead of 20% — meaning more revenue to serve newly annexed neighborhoods. Two specific annexations (LeBaron Ranch and Thornton Road) also got their own agreements.

1 mentionLast discussed May 12, 2026