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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dublin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Facility Naming Policy
Dublin has named parks informally since 1983 — think Shannon, Kolb, and Dolan — but has never had a formal City Council policy for naming or renaming parks and facilities. The commission was set to review a draft policy and recommend it (or not) to the City Council.
Civic Naming Policy
Dublin's City Council is updating its rules for naming public spots like parks and buildings. They're also figuring out the best way to honor former Mayor Janet Lockhart, so get ready for some new names around town!
Juvenile Justice Abuse Claims
Heads up, Dublin! A massive lawsuit is hitting Contra Costa County over alleged sexual abuse by staff at juvenile detention centers. This is a huge deal, bringing past failures in youth justice to light.
ICE detention facility opposition
Dublin City Council is drawing a line in the sand against a new ICE detention facility. They're concerned about how it could affect the people living there.
ICE detention center opposition
Dublin's City Council is drawing a line in the sand, officially opposing the use of a local closed prison as an ICE detention center. They're making it clear they don't want this facility in their community.
City Manager Hiring
Dublin's got a new city manager, the top exec who handles all the daily operations. This hire is a major move that will shape how the city functions moving forward.
City Manager Departure
Dublin's City Manager is leaving for a new gig in Orinda. This means the city has to start the search for a new leader to keep all the city's operations on track.