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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rancho Cordova public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Perchlorate and PFAS in Local Drinking Water
Longtime resident Larry Ladd raised concerns about herbicide links to Ewing sarcoma and water contamination, urging the city to watch litigation out of Ladera Ranch that could affect its landscaping practices.
Former Purity Oil site contamination (DTSC letter)
A Department of Toxic Substances Control comment letter raised concerns about contamination and vapor intrusion at the larger project site. Staff explained no rezone or homes are planned on the flagged open-space portion, and the site's 2010 voluntary cleanup, land-use covenants, and 2021 soil management plan were all evaluated in the environmental review — which satisfied commissioners after close questioning.