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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Santa Rosa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Downtown improvements
Santa Rosa is moving toward letting people carry beer and wine outdoors in designated downtown zones under a new state law. Council members want a pilot program, likely Friday through Sunday from noon to 10 p.m., covering Courthouse Square, Railroad Square, and big events. Police data shows relatively few alcohol-related problems downtown, but the department is short-staffed.
Synthetic turf and lighting at MLK Park sports field
After months of debate, the council cleared the way for a synthetic turf, lighted soccer field at Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood Park. Youth soccer leaders called it 'preventative infrastructure' for kids; council members asked for PFAS-free materials and recycling commitments.