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Topics getting the most attention in Folsom public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Landscaping and Lighting District Deficits and Prop 218 Proceedings

The neighborhood's landscape and lighting district is $276,000 underwater and needs a new Prop 218 vote, likely meaning higher assessments. Residents formed a group to push for guardrails and a say in the engineer's report.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

City Council Compensation and Automatic Increases

Residents expressed strong opposition to a proposed pay raise for city council members, citing poor timing, budget challenges, and optics during service reductions. Despite pushback, the council voted 4-2 to approve the salary increase.

5 mentionsLast discussed May 12, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

City Impact and Connection Fee Updates

The city council updated development impact fees across various categories including police, fire, parks, and transportation to reflect current infrastructure costs.

1 mentionLast discussed Apr 28, 2026