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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cerritos public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Iron-Wood Nine golf course outsourcing
The nine-hole course loses roughly $600,000 a year serving only about 2% of residents. The council raised fees about 34%, added a $1 maintenance fee, and will revisit outsourcing if finances don't improve within six months.
Celebrating Cerritos community recognition program
The city will host a 'Celebrate in Stride — Move with the Herd' 5K at the Cerritos Sports Complex on May 30, 2026, with a $14,000 budget amendment, sponsorships expected to offset costs, and food trucks and a health expo.
Veterans reserved parking program
Two honor-system reserved parking spaces will be installed at each of eight major city facilities for about $2,654 in signs. Supporters called it a meaningful tribute; one critic called it wasteful fluff during a budget crunch.
Sunshine Park Basketball Court Resurfacing
A resident offered to help fund resurfacing of the neglected Sunshine Park basketball courts and add pickleball lines.
CCPA Programming and Arts Education Funding
CCPA officials reported big gains — ticket sales up from 64,000 to 89,000 and fee revenue trending toward $1 million — but the theater still runs a $2.6 million annual deficit. Councilmember Hong proposed a citizen task force to study it; the mayor countered that an economic impact study due this summer should come first.