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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Highland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
ESRI GIS Software Renewal
The city's mapping and geographic data software agreement with ESRI was up for a three-year renewal at $42,200 a year. It's the backbone of the city's planning, public works and mapping tools.
Elysian Park / Theme Park Proposal
A resident proposed a new theme park project in Highland to boost the local economy and provide job alternatives to warehouse work, noting ongoing efforts to secure non-profit grant funding.
Residential Subdivision Street Naming
KB Home proposed themed street names for a new single-family housing development off Central Avenue.
2025 Year-End Municipal Department Statistics
City staff presented impressive year-end numbers for 2025, showing over 37,000 police calls, nearly 7,900 fire responses, thousands of illegal dumping cleanups, and a 23% jump in public records requests handled by the city clerk.