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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.
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.
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.
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.