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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Orange public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
No revenue activities at West Orange park site
A councilmember pitched hard for the long-delayed riverbed park, noting nothing recreational has been built west of the railroad tracks since 1975. The county's levee project is the holdup; the council agreed to keep it prioritized and monitored.
Future of the July 3rd celebration
The July 3 USA250 event is canceled after the fundraising subcommittee raised over $15,000 but fell short of what was needed to safely stage it. The council had ruled out general fund money, so donors will be refunded and staff are planning alternate celebrations.