Pomona · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pomona public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Homelessness and shelter capacity
The council approved $2.77 million to install modular housing units, part of the city's interim housing efforts. A resident criticized the lack of a presentation; council members said the project had been discussed multiple times.
$195,000 settlement in Almanza litigation
The council settled a lawsuit against the city for $195,000, with Councilmember Martin dissenting.
Ban on detention facilities in Pomona
The zoning code amendment defines and prohibits detention facilities in every zoning district, closing a loophole at the Fairplex. Speakers invoked the 1942 roundup of Japanese Americans at the fairgrounds and current ICE detention concerns.