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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Alameda County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Relocation of the IOP/PHP behavioral health program
A program that was slated for closure under budget cuts was saved through the county-AHS ad hoc committee process and will move from Highland to Fairmont in November — though staff testified the move feels rushed and logistically unready.
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Training
Elected officials and department heads participated in emergency response orientation training to understand their governance role during natural disasters and emergencies.
Senate Bill 707 Brown Act Modernization Compliance
County staff presented implementation requirements for Senate Bill 707, which modernizes the Brown Act by mandating two-way video and audio for remote meetings, technology disruption policies, and ADA accommodations.