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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Leandro public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Critical Infrastructure and Technology Replacement
The city's new payroll and finance system has fixed early glitches but still has overtime calculation, cost-allocation and reporting issues. Key staff left, and the city plans to ask the council for contract help paid from the $1.2 million remaining in the project budget.
Independent Police Auditor Oversight and Flock System Audits
The board and public discussed automated license plate reader (Flock) audits, data retention, access controls, and the need to track bad outcomes alongside successful vehicle recoveries.
AC Transit Funding and Potential Service Reductions
BART faces deficits over $370 million a year starting in fiscal 2027. Without a regional transit funding measure, BART has approved a backup plan to cut service by 70%, close at 9 p.m., and raise fares 50% — a big deal for the 7,000 daily riders at San Leandro and Bay Fair stations.
Lake Chabot Road Emergency Evacuation Route Repairs
A resident questioned the mayor's push to reopen Lake Chabot Road, arguing the $1.5 million figure cited is insufficient and that money would be better spent on firehouses with roofs literally caving in.
Transition to District-Based Council Elections
The county registrar mistakenly sent out ballots using the old at-large voting system instead of the new district-based system established by Measure F. The city council stepped in with a resolution to make sure votes in Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5 are counted and reported properly.