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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rancho Cordova public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
CDBG 2027 Annual Action Plan
The council adopted the federal Community Development Block Grant plan for 2027, directing how grant dollars will be spent locally.
Special Tax Zone No. 36 and Stormwater Fee for IONNA EV Charging Project
Two items concerned the IONNA EV charging project: a special tax zone funding transit-related services and a protest hearing process for an annual stormwater utility fee. Property owners in the zone would receive ballots before the fee takes effect.
Brown Act remote meeting rules and disruption policy
Starting July 1, the city must allow remote public comment and follow a new policy for pausing meetings when technology fails. Council members debated whether abusive remote participants can be blocked — the answer: the bar is high, and IP blocking is off the table.
CEIF grant program for 2026-27
78 groups applied for community grants from a $3.37 million budget; about $1 million remains for the council to award on April 28.