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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.

Public comments (13)

ConcernedJames MoralesOct 5, 2026

Criticized Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole's social media post urging people to photograph license plates of those feeding unhoused residents; asked the council to prioritize housing stability and questioned the timing of proposed council pay raises.

City Council and Housing Authority — October 5, 2026 · 1:16:38 →
ConcernedVeronica MoralesOct 5, 2026

District 4 resident criticized absent Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole's 'dehumanizing' social media posts about the unhoused and deleted constituent comments; urged permanent rent stabilization at 3%, a landlord registry, and a housing board.

City Council and Housing Authority — October 5, 2026 · 1:23:17 →
ConcernedDiana DeSevranchikatOct 5, 2026

Resident questioned whether the $2.6 million grant will actually fix the homeless camps she sees, contrasting Pomona with neighboring Chino; Mayor Sandoval offered to discuss the differences with her directly.

City Council and Housing Authority — October 5, 2026 · 1:32:08 →
ConcernedGustavo RamirezSep 14, 2026

Described his outreach to homeless people and alleged an unwarranted police entry into his home the night before that traumatized his 98-year-old father.

City Council and Housing Authority — September 14, 2026 · 1:25:13 →
OpposedTrina ArmstrongSep 14, 2026

Criticized the council's HOPE program and panhandling restrictions as inhumane, and called for surveillance tech dollars to be redirected to services.

City Council and Housing Authority — September 14, 2026 · 1:21:50 →
SupportiveMike SanchezAug 3, 2026

Sobriety leader with World Peace Now wants to motivate homeless friends into recovery, sober living and faith.

City Council and Housing Authority — August 3, 2026 · 53:37 →
ConcernedBrenda SchultzAug 3, 2026

Described rescuing an assaulted homeless woman and finding no vouchers, beds, or emergency fund anywhere in Pomona; asked why the city has no general fund in housing for emergencies.

City Council and Housing Authority — August 3, 2026 · 1:31:10 →
OpposedAshley QJun 15, 2026

Criticized police spending and surveillance, the homeless ordinance's effect on LGBTQ youth, and said the mayor blocked her on social media.

City Council and Housing Authority — June 15, 2026 · 59:02 →
ConcernedSaray MartinezApr 6, 2026

A USC social work graduate student and former foster youth urged the council to invest in affordable housing, expand rental assistance, and protect against displacement.

City Council and Housing Authority — April 6, 2026 · 34:09 →
ConcernedDarlene JohnsonFeb 2, 2026

Described trash, human waste, and public exposure near her neighborhood; asked for locked public trash receptacles and action.

City Council and Housing Authority — February 2, 2026 · 1:25:29 →
ConcernedPiccola FordFeb 2, 2026

Described transients urinating on lawns and dumping waste over her wall near Wilkie Drive and Arrow Highway; asked for help.

City Council and Housing Authority — February 2, 2026 · 1:27:58 →
ConcernedJerry RamirezFeb 2, 2026

Ford's neighbor; said three or four people are 'terrorizing' the area, his dog got sick from dumped items, and police responses are ineffective.

City Council and Housing Authority — February 2, 2026 · 1:34:37 →
NeutralJeffrey MichelsonFeb 2, 2026

Proposed bringing housed residents and unhoused people together through the COC; criticized enforcement of tenant protections; raised crossing a Kaiser picket line for medication.

City Council and Housing Authority — February 2, 2026 · 1:39:38 →

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