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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Simi Valley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Mandatory annexation of seven county islands
State law and LAFCo policy mean annexing the 40-plus-acre North Canyon site forces the city to also annex seven of nine county islands — over 400 lots and roughly 300 acres. Island residents strongly object, saying they want to stay unincorporated; the commission asked the Council to delay annexation as long as legally possible.
Independence of the Planning Commission
A resident argued the City Council ignored the commission's unanimous short-term rental recommendation and warned about political pressure tied to councilmember reappointments. He urged commissioners to vote their conscience.