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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Montebello public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
California State Audit
The council discussed the ongoing state audit in closed session; no action was taken and details were not made public.
FY 2026-27 City Budget Adoption
120 people came to budget forums and 361 took the survey. Top asks: fix streets, public safety, parks, cleanliness, and bring in new businesses.
Federal and state funding uncertainty
Two speakers warned the council that federal money is drying up and urged extreme caution with spending — a warning echoed by a county supervisor's representative, per one speaker.