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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Daly City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (No. 1493)
Ordinance No. 1493 would amend the city's inclusionary housing rules in Chapter 17.47 — the requirements that tie new development to affordable housing. This affects what gets built, how much affordable housing is produced, and ultimately housing costs in Daly City.
Affordable housing local preference
The council moved forward on giving preference in affordable units to households that live or work in Daly City, responding to population decline and residents being priced out to Tracy and Stockton.
Status of Women in Daly City Report
Draft data shows Daly City households earn about 78 cents on the county's median dollar, with lower educational attainment, and a population that is nearly 50% foreign-born with 59% speaking a non-English language at home. Commissioners want to understand and address these gaps through policy recommendations.
Daly City Childcare and Community Event Center design
The city showed off plans for a new Head Start childcare center for 42+ infants and toddlers plus a 420-person event hall on a steep site near City Hall. Council pushed hard on parking and drop-off safety — the mayor wants a roundabout-style solution before the project advances.