Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Chino Valley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues with critical priority
Perkins Ranch Airfield Development and Zoning
Prop 410 passed by just 322 votes, and residents are pushing the council to lock campaign promises into the development agreement: no new homes, limited flight hours, touch-and-go operations only, and fines for violations. The council went into executive session on the agreement's terms.
PFAS Remediation Funding Deferral at Water Reclamation Facility
The town faces significant costs for water reclamation facility improvements, water system redundancy, and self-sustainability of utility funds.
Parks & Recreation Amenity Priorities and Capital Projects
The advisory committee reviewed $4.2 million in competing capital requests for the upcoming budget year, weighing needs for police facilities, park lighting, and street paving before recommending staff's priority list.
FY26 Street Improvements Project
Chino Valley is planning $2 million in road repairs covering 9.2 miles of streets to catch up on maintenance backlogs and use leftover funds before winter. The committee reviewed contractor oversight and drainage concerns near wash crossings during the discussion.
Economic Development Strategic Planning
Council members emphasized that economic development, including attracting grocery stores and retail options, must be a top priority to boost local TPT revenue and reduce reliance on state-shared funds.
FY 2026-2027 Final Budget and Expenditure Limitation
Town staff and council are working to keep operational budgets flat for another year to combat inflation without cutting essential services, though doing so poses long-term sustainability challenges.