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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Monte public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Special tax levies for El Monte Gateway and Mountain View community facilities districts
The 62 parcels near Mountain View High School pay $166.39 each for public services maintenance — up just five cents from last year.
City audit finds nine findings and high-risk federal status
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.
November 3, 2026 Municipal Election
El Monte voters will decide in a June 2026 special election whether the City Clerk and City Treasurer positions should be appointed rather than elected by the public.
FY 2026-2027 HUD Annual Action Plan
The annual HUD report shows how about $2.1 million in federal money was spent: senior programs for 850 residents, Zamora Park and Gibson Mariposa Park renovations, an aquatic center slide, rental help for 23 families, and 3-4 new Habitat for Humanity homes for low-income buyers coming in early 2027.