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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Monte public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Budget Fund Appropriations
The council adjusted its budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and allocated funds for essential police equipment and emergency vehicles.
Homekey Motel Site Renovation Funding
El Monte families facing homelessness can get up to two weeks in a motel through Le Blanc Inn & Suites or Pomona Inn, funded by Measure A — about $180,000 that staff warns will go fast.
Police Staffing and Public Safety Cameras
Police are building a real-time crime center, applying for a $5 million grant, launching a drone-first-responder program, and bringing back the Citizens Academy, open house and volunteer programs.
Financial Mismanagement
The city's FY 2025 audit came back clean overall, but late filing of the single audit puts El Monte in a 'high-risk' federal category, meaning double the audit testing next year. The general fund actually ended $3 million ahead of projections.