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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pleasanton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sewer rate increase (Prop 218)
A Prop 218 notice for a sewer rate increase is in mailboxes; a resident formally protested the plan, citing an ~80% first-year jump for single-family homes and no cap. The hearing is November 17.
Water meter replacement project approved
The city is spending up to $12.8 million to replace failing water meters — 2,200 are dead right now and about 300 fail every month, which means lost water and lost revenue. A December 2027 state deadline and a June 2028 Zone 7 settlement deadline make speed essential.
Groundwater Supply Project joint implementation with Zone 7
Pleasanton is moving ahead with a project to develop groundwater as a drinking water source, done jointly with Zone 7 Water Agency. It's a long-term play for water reliability in a region dependent on imported water.