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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cerritos public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Electric bicycle regulation
Councilmember Hong raised concerns about teenagers riding e-bikes at high speeds; the council agreed by consensus to have staff bring back a report on potential e-bike regulations.
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.
Curb address painting program
Mayor Johnson won agreement for monthly public reporting of council travel and conference expenses. Councilmember Hong also got consensus for a staff report on repainting faded curb address numbers using charitable donations instead of city funds.
Sunshine Park Basketball Court Resurfacing
A resident offered to help fund resurfacing of the neglected Sunshine Park basketball courts and add pickleball lines.
June 2, 2026 Statewide Primary Election
The county registrar walked through vote centers, drop boxes, and deadlines for the June 2 primary, encouraging early voting.