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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in La Mirada public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Fleet replacement — Public Works dump truck purchase
The city is replacing a 31-year-old 1995 Ford F-700 dump truck with a $137,488.12 Ford F-650 that can tow the showmobile for summer concerts at Neff Park.
Council Reorganization and New Terms
La Mirada filled a vacancy on its Senior Council, which helps connect older residents to services and information. Joseph Hong, a recent transplant with volunteer and translation experience, will serve through June 2027.
Code of Ethical Conduct and social media rules
The revised ethics code adds a section on public communication and social media. Council members say it's self-governing, but Mayor Otero admitted it has already made him hesitant to like posts online.
4% Cost-of-living Raise for City Employees
Every full-time and hourly part-time city employee gets a 4% COLA for the coming fiscal year, matching what unrepresented employees receive under the union MOU. It costs roughly $719,000.
Community organization funding and food distribution
A resident pushed the council during public comment to fund more of the city's five or six local food distribution sites and to increase the Chamber of Commerce allocation, arguing the city's healthy financial position calls for greater community services spending.