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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pomona public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Industrial project time extensions
Two already-approved industrial projects — a distribution building on S. Reservoir Street and two industrial buildings on E. Second Street — got extra time before their permits would expire. It keeps the projects alive but doesn't guarantee construction.
Proposed Rental Registry for Rental Properties
A rental registry would require landlords to register units, giving the city data on rents, conditions and violations. Staff recommended it, but the council split 3-4 against it, with skeptics citing cost, unproven benefits and only nine months of program data.
Permanent Supportive Housing Funding
The city is buying $2.2 million in prefabricated modular units to house homeless individuals and families with Pomona ties on city-owned land next to the family stabilization hub. Neighbors worry about security, loitering, and the poor condition of the alleys serving the site; a public design review hearing with 10-day notice is still to come.
Housing Authority Annual and Administrative Plans
The Housing Authority updated its annual and administrative policies to guide affordable housing and assistance programs for fiscal year 2026-27.
Housing Development
Get ready, Pomona! A massive 289-unit apartment complex is coming to 3101 N. Garey Avenue. This could be a game-changer for the city's housing availability.
Structural Racism and Land Use
Pomona's history of land use and city policies has a dark side: it's been fueling structural racism for years. This deep dive shows how the city's past is still shaping its present, and likely its future.