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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pasadena public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
EPA grant for Sunset Complex Groundwater Treatment Plant
The city accepted $959,752 in federal grant money to help build the Sunset Complex Groundwater Treatment Plant, supporting local drinking water supplies. Some residents asked for clarity on the project's total cost and ratepayer impact.
Raymond Basin replenishment
Adopting the water management plan, Cole warned that climate change threatens the imported water Pasadena depends on for 40-60% of supply, and pushed for more Raymond Basin recharge, conservation, and recycling — which could also lower rates.