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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lafayette public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Federal E-Rate funding at risk
The FCC is considering changes that could gut the E-Rate program, which reimburses the County Library for internet and equipment — over $2 million over the next five years. Losing it could mean 64,000 fewer new books; comments to the FCC are due October 13.
Measure W school parcel tax endorsement
The Council unanimously backed the Acalanes Union High School District's Measure W parcel tax on the November ballot — a funding ask for the high schools that many Lafayette families rely on.