Ventura · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Ventura public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Pavement and sidewalk maintenance backlog
Major corridors including Thompson, Telegraph, Main, Kimball and Telephone get a $3.07 million slurry seal starting early 2026. It should add 7-10 years of pavement life, though residents flagged missing sidewalks and confusing worn lane markings near Buena High.
Street conditions and pavement funding equity
Residents showed Montalvo and Hummingbird streets scoring worse than areas getting big overlays, asking the city to spread the ~$16 million street investment more evenly. Staff pointed to the pavement management plan due in May.