Hesperia · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hesperia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Potential sale of the lakes and water rights
Commissioner Burke raised alarms over reports the city might sell the lakes, which would mean giving up water rights the city owns. Losing them could force the city to buy water at higher rates from Mojave Water Agency.
2025 Urban Water Management Plan
Hesperia's water plan projects 30,000 new residents over 20-30 years and demand rising to 16,000 acre-feet by 2055. The regional plan concludes supplies are reliable through 2050 with active groundwater and imported water management.
2025 Water Quality Report
The Water District reported meeting all federal and state standards: no coliform in ~1,200 samples, no lead detected, and fluoride occurring naturally. Testing for PFOS and other constituents continues quarterly.
Cadiz water project concerns
A Sierra Club representative warned the council that Cadiz Inc. faces a 'strong sell' stock rating, tribal opposition, and regulatory hurdles, urging caution about the city's non-binding water agreement with the company.
Highway 395 Waterline Relocation Savings
Instead of the city doing a separate water line project alongside SBCTA's Highway 395 work, SBCTA will do it all at once — avoiding tearing up the road twice. The city only pays $24,000 extra to upgrade to ductile iron pipe.
Maple/Muscatel basin maintenance and design
A resident whose accident happened on Christmas Eve asked why dredging the Maple Basin took three months and wants trenches on Mission Street filled. A resident also asked whether Maple Avenue repaving is funded from the $12.3 million road fund balance.