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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Citrus Heights public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sunrise Mall redevelopment
The city manager reported the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets project is done, property sales are being attributed to the improvements, and an ICSC retail event at City Hall will showcase Sunrise Mall opportunities.
Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Contract Renewal
Republic Services announced that the City is moving forward with a new 10-year waste collection contract without opening it up to competitive bids.
Police Department Organizational Restructuring
Citrus Heights is cutting nine positions—including dissolving the motorcycle traffic unit and eliminating some management roles—to deal with slower tax revenue growth and rising costs. City leaders stressed that emergency patrol staffing remains fully protected and crime rates are at an all-time low.
Employee Compensation and Labor Agreements
The city council approved multi-year labor contracts and salary adjustments for police officers, police employees, and unrepresented staff, providing a 3.8% cost-of-living increase and market equity adjustments.
Mid-Cycle Budget and General Fund Forecast
The city reviewed its strong reserve balances, ongoing street funding allocations, and flat sales tax trends, emphasizing fiscal prudence.
Blight Abatement and Homelessness FlashVote Results
The council debated regional homelessness governance models and Senate Bill 802, ultimately taking neutral positions while demanding local control and funding protections.