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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Merced public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Fahrens Park One maintenance district funding crisis
Seven of 39 maintenance districts remain underfunded; Fahrens Park One is losing landscape service and can't fund its storm pump. Council directed staff to try targeted neighborhood meetings before new ballots.
Measure C sales tax revenue running ahead of budget
Measure C is a voter-approved sales tax measure, and the commission was scheduled to review its revenue and expense reports through June 30, 2026. This is how residents keep tabs on where their tax dollars go.
Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and growth readiness
Merced's 2026-2031 infrastructure plan covers streets, water, sewer, storm drainage, parks and public safety. With potential annexations that could nearly double the city's population, the plan's focus is whether utilities and roads can keep up — and staff says every major arterial needs work within a decade.