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Topics getting the most attention in Simi Valley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Wildfire Evacuation Safety & Roadway Capacity

Runkle Canyon homes face strict fire requirements — non-combustible siding, screened vents, ventless attics, and layered defensible-space landscaping. One resident noted his fire insurance runs $12,000 a year, and commissioners flagged fire access as a constraint on the Oak Road site too.

11 mentionsLast discussed Jun 3, 2026

MediumPublic Safety

Police Pay Raises

Simi Valley is considering 10% police raises over two years to stay competitive and keep officers from leaving. It’s paid for with taxpayer money, so it’s really a budget tradeoff question: pay more to retain cops or risk staffing problems.

1 mentionLast discussed Mar 9, 2023