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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Palmdale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
City Attorney Recruitment
The council met in closed session on the search for a new City Attorney, following the departure of the previous officeholder.
City Attorney Recruitment and Evaluation
The council is working through hiring and evaluating its top legal officer — the person who steers the city through contracts, lawsuits, and council meetings. It's a personnel matter, so the discussion happened behind closed doors. Whoever fills the role shapes the city's legal footing for years.
Opposition to Measure ER countywide sales tax
Measure ER would add half a cent to the sales tax across Los Angeles County, including Palmdale, and the money wouldn't have to come back here proportionally. The council is worried about adding to an already high tax burden on lower-income households and leaving less room for locally controlled funding for roads, public safety, and parks.
Mobile Home Park Rent Control Compliance
Seven Palmdale mobile home parks are regulated under the city's Space Rent Control Ordinance, which caps rent increases and requires annual registration. The annual compliance report checks that each park registered properly and stayed within the permissive rent rate — 2.3% for 2026.