Current issueProposed
Budget and service protection
Read the September 22 budget figures, check the adoption status, and ask for final staffing and service impacts.
- Who decides
- The current City Council
- Next step
- Verify the final adoption record
Current questions, clear records
Banning issues.
See what’s happening, what we propose, and the documents behind each issue.
Follow the local record
Start with the issue that affects you.
Each issue connects plain-language reporting to the proposal, Council authority, timing, status, obstacles, and original documents.
Governing planProposed
Utility billing and accountability
An independent utility review and a customer bill of rights for accurate bills, disputes, payment plans, and City-caused errors.
- Who decides
- Three Council votes, staff, and legal review
- Timeline
- Year 1
Governing planProposed
Streets, parks, shade, and transit
A rolling capital plan, neighborhood equity map, East Banning Basics Program, and minimum standards for bus stops and safe routes.
- Who decides
- Council budgets, staff, grants, and partners
- Timeline
- First budget through four years
Governing planProposed
Responsible development
Public scorecards and enforceable agreements that show the long-term revenue, infrastructure, jobs, health, and neighborhood effects.
- Who decides
- Three Council votes, staff, negotiation, and legal review
- Timeline
- First 100 days and ongoing
How every issue should work
No claim without a record.
The problemThe proposalCouncil authorityEstimated costFunding sourceTimelineCurrent statusVotes and obstaclesSource documents
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