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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rancho Cordova public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Civility Pledge Adoption
The council adopted a civility pledge joining a national movement led by the National League of Cities, building on its 2025 code of conduct and 2026 decorum rules.
Third annual Spring Service Day results
The city's signature volunteer day drew 450 people to 23 projects — school gardens, park trees, fire hydrant painting, and helping a 90-year-old resident. Organizers say turnout keeps growing and they're already planning a fourth year.
Delinquent trash charges on property tax roll
The city was set to collect unpaid residential garbage bills through next year's property tax bills — meaning delinquent customers would pay up through escrow or tax payments.
CCHAT Center 30th Anniversary
The city honored CCHAT, a nationally known school for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, with a 30th anniversary proclamation.
City Workforce Vacancy and Retention Report (AB 2561)
The city's annual staffing report showed a healthy 5% vacancy rate and 95% retention — better than nearly every neighboring agency. Staff flagged hard-to-fill specialized roles like transportation planning.
Aerojet Superfund site cleanup concerns
Longtime watchdog Larry Leroy Ladd updated the commission on contaminants at the Aerojet Superfund site — TCE, perchlorate, PFOS, and NDMA — including a possible corporate sale of the cleanup operations.
California Capital Airshow Community Impact
The 2025 show drew 146,872 sold-out attendees and $10.7 million in regional economic benefit, with the 20th anniversary show set for October 10-11, 2026 featuring the Thunderbirds and a return of the night show.
Horse Ordinance Enforcement on Pedestrian Easement
A longtime Tiffany-area resident wants the city's horse restriction sign on a 16-foot pedestrian easement backed by an actual enforceable ordinance, alleging a horse owner tried to assault him. He fears the TrueMark/Cassis project could invite trail horses onto the levee easement.