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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Diego public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Water rate restructuring after Pats ruling
Even with the rate hikes already approved, water and sewer costs keep climbing, the rate stabilization fund will be drained by 2027, and dozens of capital projects are being delayed. Councilmembers want internal efficiency fixes, not just blame on the County Water Authority.
Water revenue bonds for Pure Water and water system
The city is adding $6.65 million to its contract with Trussell Technologies to keep the North City Pure Water facility on track — part of the recycled-water program that will eventually supply a big chunk of the city's drinking water.
Underground utility district Bay Ho 03
The council adopted an updated master plan for burying utility wires citywide and approved a handful of pole and overhead line exceptions in District 1.