Residents press Downey council on ICE detentions and immigrant safety during public comment Multiple speakers raised concerns about recent ICE activity near the courthouse and allegations of racial profiling; councilmembers reiterated limits under state law and offered information resources but took no formal action at the meeting.

Downey residents are demanding answers from their council about alarming ICE activities and racial profiling incidents that threaten their community's safety.

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Downey council votes unanimously to oppose proposed LA County half‑cent sales tax measure Citing 'tax fatigue' and concerns about local control, the Downey City Council voted unanimously to oppose a Los Angeles County proposal to place a temporary half‑cent sales tax on the June primary ballot and authorized staff to communicate the city's opposition.

The Downey City Council has taken a stand against a proposed half-cent sales tax, citing concerns over local control and tax fatigue.

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Downey council adopts water-rate increase to fund planned $127 million PFAS treatment plant The Downey City Council unanimously adopted a resolution raising water rates effective 01/14/2026 to fund capital work including a roughly $127 million PFAS treatment plant; staff said the increase keeps Downey among the region's lowest water rates, while residents urged relief for fixed-income households.

Downey City Council has approved a water rate increase to fund a crucial $127 million PFAS treatment plant, but residents are concerned about the impact on fixed-income households.

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Downey Council directs staff to continue study of an EIFD to fund infrastructure and catalytic development After an informational presentation, the council unanimously authorized staff to continue pursuing an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) study and county partnership; the proposed study area is about 191 acres with illustrative funding capacity of $3–$25 million in the first 10 years depending on development intensity.

The Downey City Council is exploring a groundbreaking financing tool that could unlock millions for vital infrastructure and affordable housing—could this be the key to transforming our community?

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Downey initiates Prop 218 proceedings to raise water rates to fund PFAS treatment plant The council voted unanimously to initiate Proposition 218 proceedings after a Raftelis consultant said Downey has not raised water rates in 10 years and needs revenue to fund a planned PFAS treatment plant (estimate $127 million); a typical single‑family bill would rise about $15 in year one under the proposal.

Downey is taking a significant step towards upgrading its water infrastructure by considering a much-needed rate adjustment after nearly a decade of stability—will your bill be affected?

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