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Civic issues

Topics getting the most attention in Santa Monica public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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City Council Election Candidates

An opinion column runs down Santa Monica’s November ballot — City Council, Rent Control Board, and more — praising some candidates’ empathy and calling out SMC trustees for dodging accountability. Think of it as a biased but useful cheat sheet for figuring out who’s actually showing up.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 29, 2026

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City Council Meeting Summary

Santa Monica Next used an automated reporter to recap the Oct. 27 City Council meeting, including direct quotes from the recording. If you want a quick, quote-backed look at what the council actually did, this is the item to check.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 29, 2026