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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hesperia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
November city council elections
Three council seats are up this election season, with two incumbents running for re-election.
Alleged private investigator use against a council member
Resident Rihanna Navarez alleged the Parks and Recreation District hired a private investigator to look into Council Member Ochoa. Gregg and Bennington said the parks district is a separate agency and pushed back on the claim.
Residency Requirements for Council Candidates
The council discussed whether it can require council candidates to actually live in the district they run in. State law caps residency requirements at 30 days, so options are limited to a 30-day ordinance or residency verification paperwork.