City manager: Lafayette's first homicide in over 20 years; city also secures $3.737 million for Aqueduct Pathway City Manager Dorey told the council a Lafayette resident was killed over the weekend—the city's first homicide in more than 20 years—and said there is no ongoing public threat; staff also announced $3,737,000 in state transportation funds for the Aqueduct Pathway project, with design work already underway.

Lafayette grapples with its first homicide in over 20 years while celebrating a monumental $3.7 million boost for pedestrian safety—what does this mean for the community's future?

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Lafayette council authorizes mayor to object to Plan Bay Area 2050+ over projections and evacuation gaps The Lafayette City Council voted Dec. 8 to authorize the mayor to send a focused letter to ABAG and MTC raising concerns about Plan Bay Area 2050+ population projections, the plan’s methodology, and missing evacuation‑route analysis, attaching Cupertino’s critique and urging clearer justification for divergence from Department of Finance figures.

The Lafayette City Council is taking a stand against Plan Bay Area 2050+, raising critical concerns about housing projections and evacuation safety.

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City Board Approves Dixon Construction Contract for 2025 Concrete Project The board authorized a contract with Dixon Construction for $87,954 for concrete work.

Lafayette's Board of Public Works has just approved a major initiative to enhance safety with new streetlights, ensuring brighter nights for the community!

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Lafayette City Council Approves New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Annexation Proposal City council unanimously supports electric vehicle infrastructure and finds annexation petition compliant.

Lafayette City Council is taking bold steps to protect its residents with a new fall prevention proclamation aimed at enhancing public safety for the elderly.

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City Council addresses police staffing and road maintenance funding challenges Council discusses police outsourcing and calls for increased road maintenance funding strategy.

Lafayette's City Council is tackling critical public safety staffing shortages and alarming road maintenance budget gaps—how will these decisions impact your community?

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Lafayette Council Faces Public Concerns Over Traffic Safety and School Crossing Guards Residents urge Lafayette Council to prioritize funding for school crossing guard program.

As Lafayette residents voice urgent concerns over traffic safety and the critical need for funding crossing guards, the city council faces pressure to protect its children.

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Lafayette explores buffer zone ordinances after California city examples City council seeks advice on implementing safety buffer zones from neighboring cities.

Lafayette City Council is taking a bold step towards enhancing public safety by exploring the implementation of buffer zone ordinances inspired by successful measures in California cities.

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