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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Joaquin County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
UOP School of Medicine Funding
Supervisors debated committing county funds to support the proposed University of the Pacific School of Medicine, balancing the long-term economic and healthcare benefits against county fiscal constraints.
Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud Notification Program
The county formally codified its successful real estate fraud notification program into county law, ensuring property owners continue to receive timely mail alerts regarding recorded transactions to protect against title theft.
Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for County Construction
Construction industry representatives testified before the board, urging modifications to proposed project labor agreements to protect non-union contractors and apprentices.
Jail pre-apprenticeship program (MC3)
The Building Trades Council celebrated 50 graduates of its jail-based construction pre-apprenticeship program — graduates have a 5% recidivism rate versus roughly 75% countywide.