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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Eastvale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Mayoral appointment
Only one candidate filed for the District 3 council seat, so the council used state election law to appoint him directly instead of running an uncontested November vote. Residents in District 3 won't cast a ballot for this seat, and no write-in candidates can file now.
Anonymous Code Enforcement Complaints on Trash Cans
Resident Paul Clintworth said he was cited for visible trash bins that have sat in the same spot for years, while nearly every neighbor's bins are visible too. He argued anonymous complaints breed neighbor conflict and asked the council to look at the policy.
Local Economic Growth and Shopping Center Activity
Shopping center visits are up across the city, with 2.6 million non-resident visits in June. New restaurants and shops are opening, the city's unique zip code bill advanced in the Senate, and regional Olympic preparations are ramping up — all good news for sales tax revenue.
Santa Ana Riverbed wildfire fuel reduction
The city is seeking up to $950,000 in CAL FIRE grant money to clear dry vegetation in the riverbed that could fuel wildfires near homes in Eastvale and Norco.
Rising traffic collisions and distracted driving
Collisions cluster at Limonite/Hamner, Eastvale Gateway, Archibald/Limonite, and other intersections, mostly Thursdays through Saturdays between rush hours. The sheriff's traffic team continues grant-funded distracted driving operations, citing six motorcyclists and running a DUI checkpoint screening 757 vehicles in May.
Measure A extension without sunset
In his regional report, Lorimore said RCTC voted to extend the half-cent Measure A sales tax indefinitely with no sunset — putting it on the November ballot. He was the only commissioner to vote against it, citing the lack of an end date.
Federal ZIP code relief legislation
The council backed a federal bill by Senator Joni Ernst that would give Eastvale its own ZIP code — fixing address confusion, insurance rates, and identity issues from sharing ZIPs with neighboring cities.
Delinquent trash bills on the tax roll
Trash rates are going up 4% plus an extra $0.33 per home — residential bills rise from $36.22 to $37.99 monthly. Councilmember Rigby flagged concern that the 'extraordinary' adjustment clause could be invoked annually for the remaining contract term.
April 2026 crime trends and retail theft enforcement
Aggravated assaults, residential thefts, and mail thefts all dropped year over year, but commercial thefts ticked up. Deputies ran proactive operations, arresting nine people for retail theft at Eastvale Gateway and running DUI and distracted-driving enforcement.
City Manager Performance Evaluation
Eastvale's City Manager is under the microscope after a job offer elsewhere sparked some drama. He's asking for time to clear the air, especially with family matters involved, while the city council figures out his performance.
Elected Official Legal Case
A San Bernardino city councilmember is facing a trial in July for eavesdropping. She's claiming she's exposing corruption and that powerful forces are trying to silence her.