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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tulare County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Seville Community Park Push
The Board authorized seeking up to $8.5 million in Statewide Park Development Round 5 grant funds for improvements to the Goshen community park.
Filipino American History Month recognition
The Board proclaimed October 2026 as Filipino American History Month, honoring the Filipino farm workers who helped build the Central Valley's agricultural economy.
Red Ribbon Week drug prevention
The county proclaimed October 23-31 as Red Ribbon Week, with a free family event at Mooney Grove Park on October 24 and prevention programs reaching an estimated 100,000 students.
Dissolution of the Tulare County Museum Board
A state law, SB 707, made running a volunteer advisory board so burdensome that the county is dissolving it and giving museum oversight to the GSA Director. The Museum Board advocated for the Mooney Grove Park museum for years — now decisions go through county administration instead.
Tulare County Museum annual report and blacksmith restoration
The museum drew more than 14,000 visitors in 2025, including 3,500 school kids, and is planning its largest-ever restoration — the blacksmith building — with funding to be requested in the 2026-27 capital improvement plan.
Orosi Library remodel and courthouse elevator contracts
The library shared its annual report — 341,527 items circulated — but warned of losing state ESL funding and scrambling after its main book vendor went out of business.
Exeter Public Cemetery District Measure O
The revitalized cemetery district is asking voters to pass Measure O on the June ballot — a modest assessment to fund maintenance, water systems, equipment, and future burial plot development at its three pioneer cemeteries.
Alpaugh Library Remodel
The county awarded a $759,726 contract to Old Ironsides Construction to remodel the Alpaugh Library. Construction can now move forward with the lowest responsible bidder.