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EscondidoCA averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$663,500 Typical home value $796,994 -0.2% yr/yr · +21.2% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (7)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Planning Commission Meeting
- Carrie Mecaro — Commissioner
- Corey Gustafson — Commissioner
- Dustin Steeve — Commissioner
- Jeff Jester — Commissioner
- Marc Correll — Commissioner
- Barry Speer
- Stan Weiler
Upcoming
Wed Sep 2, 2026
Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)
Tue Sep 8, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Thu Sep 10, 2026
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Fri Sep 11, 2026
AD-HOC Subcommittee on Homelessness Meeting - TEST MEETING
Wed Sep 16, 2026
Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)
Mon Sep 21, 2026
Special Public Art Commission Meeting
Mon Sep 21, 2026
Special Public Art Commission Meeting
Tue Sep 22, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Wed Sep 23, 2026
Cancelled - Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)
Wed Sep 30, 2026
Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)
Recent meetings
Fri Aug 28, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Wed Aug 26, 2026
Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Budget Subcommittee Meeting
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Utilities Subcommittee Meeting
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Homelessness Subcommittee Meeting
Thu Aug 13, 2026
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed Aug 12, 2026
Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:30 PM)
Wed Aug 12, 2026
Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Public Art Commission Meeting
Wed Aug 5, 2026
Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)
Wed Jul 29, 2026
Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)
✓ Decided: Council approves BESS fire code amendment, 125-unit project application
The Escondido City Council approved a first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-09 adopting County BESS guidelines as a local fire code amendment, with added C10 licensed contractor workforce requirements (5-0). They also approved Resolution No. 2026-101 authorizing staff to process a General Plan Amendment application for a 125-unit multi-family project on an Estate I site (5-0). The consent calendar was approved 5-0, including rejecting all bids for the John Masson Memorial Bike Park Project and authorizing re-bid, and a $2M budget adjustment for the Grand Avenue Vision Phase III project. The council designated Councilmember Martinez as voting delegate for the League of California Cities conference.
- Approved BESS ordinance first reading with C10 contractor requirements (5-0)
- Authorized General Plan Amendment application for 125-unit multi-family project (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar items 1-11, 14-16, 18-19 (5-0)
- Rejected all bids for John Masson Memorial Bike Park Project, authorized re-bid
- Approved $2,000,000 budget adjustment for Grand Avenue Vision Phase III
- Approved $1,550,000 fuel purchase agreement with Mansfield Oil
- Designated Councilmember Martinez as voting delegate for League of California Cities conference (5-0)
- Approved third amendment to HR Green Pacific consulting agreement for SiFi FiberCity (5-0)
📄 From the minutes
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July 29, 2026
Escondido City Council Minutes
Page 1 of 10
CLOSED SESSION
4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
1.
Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CLOSED SESSION
I.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54956.8)
a.
Property: 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido (California Center for the Arts, Escondido)
Agency negotiator: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designees
Negotiating Party: California Center for the Arts Foundation
Under Negotiation: Terms of Management Agreement
b.
Property: 272 E. Via Rancho Pkwy., Escondido (Mershops North County Mall)
Agency Negotiator: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designees
Negotiating Party: Costco Wholesale Corporation
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Ground Lease and REA
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
______________________________
_______________________________
MAYOR
CITY CLERK
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July 29, 2026
Escondido City Council Minutes
Page 2 of 10
REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
FLAG SALUTE
The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White
PRESENTATION
Certificate of Recognition - Officer Jesus Vea
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Stephen Wheeler – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park. …
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Utilities Subcommittee Meeting
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Public Art Commission Meeting
✓ Decided: Public Art Commission dissolves subcommittees, moves to monthly meetings
The Public Art Commission voted 7-0 to dissolve all subcommittees except the Annual Work Plan Subcommittee and to increase meeting frequency from bi-monthly to monthly, starting in August, with meetings beginning at 5 p.m. starting in September. The commission also approved a grant to cover City Design Review Fees for Tristan Pittard's mural 'One Planet – One People (Patineta!)' and directed staff to revise the Grand Avenue Roundabout RFQ and extend the Escondido Creek Trail Art Project proposal deadline to August 28.
- Approved dissolution of all subcommittees except Annual Work Plan (7-0)
- Approved monthly meetings starting August, 5 p.m. start in September (7-0)
- Approved grant for Tristan Pittard's mural fees (7-0)
- Directed staff to revise Grand Avenue Roundabout RFQ
- Directed staff to change Creek Trail proposal deadline to August 28
📄 From the minutes
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CITY of ESCONDIDO
Public Art Commission Meeting
July 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
MINUTES
Meeting started at 4:32 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Chair Nathalie Martinez
Vice Chair Patricia Spann
Commissioner Terri Ryan
Commissioner Carol Rogers
Commissioner Jacqueline Kelleher
Commissioner Leila Sackfield
Commissioner Mimi Ovanessof
ORAL COMMUNICATION
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
REVIEW AND APPROVE MAY 11, 2026 AND JUNE 15, 2026 MINUTES
Motion made by Commissioner Sackfield
Seconded by Chair Martinez
Approved 7-0
CURRENT BUSINESS
2.
DISSOLUTION OF PUBLIC ART COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEES AND INCREASE IN MEETING
FREQUENCY
Request the Public Art Commission dissolve all current Public Art Commission Subcommittees, with the
exception of the Annual Work Plan Subcommittee, and recommend that the City Council increase the
frequency of regular Public Art Commission meetings from bi-monthly to monthly.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Clerk: Zack Beck)
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CITY of ESCONDIDO
Public Art Commission Meeting
July 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Public Art Commission adopt a motion to: (1) dissolve all current
Subcommittees, except the Annual Work Plan Subcommittee; and (2) increase regular Commission
meetings from bi-monthly to monthly effective immediately.
Motion made by Chair Martinez to chan …
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Transportation and Community Safety Commission Meeting
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
✓ Decided: Library board approves June minutes, hears city updates
The Escondido Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting (5-0). The board received and filed updates on the library infrastructure project, the monthly statistics report, and the Library Director's report. Trustees also shared their personal library usage, including promoting the library's grand reopening and testing the 3D printer.
- Approved June 11, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Received and filed city updates on library infrastructure project
- Received and filed monthly statistics report
- Received and filed Library Director's report
📄 From the minutes
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CITY of ESCONDIDO
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
July 09, 2026 at 6:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
President Maribel Reyes
Secretary Giselle Luevanos
Trustee Francis X. Bova III
Trustee Virginia Segarra Bunnell
Trustee Carolyn Clemens
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Review and approve the Minutes for the June 11, 2026 Meeting
Motion made by Trustee Clemens
Seconded by Secretary Luevanos.
Approved 5-0
CURRENT BUSINESS
2.
Updates: City of Escondido
General updates from the City, including specific updates regarding the library infrastructure project.
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Community Services Department: Robert Rhoades, Assistant
Director of Community Services)
Presenter(s): Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services
STATISTICS REPORT
3.
Statistics Report
Presentation of monthly statistical report.
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Library: Rino Landa, Library Director)
Docusign Envelope ID: 0C2A91D4-0267-8639-800E-E12E18389051
CITY of ESCONDIDO
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
July 09, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Presenter(s): Rino Landa, Library Director
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
4.
Director’s Report
Presentation of monthly report and general library updates.
Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Library: Rino Landa, Library Director)
Presenter(s): Rino Landa, Library Director
TRUSTEE LIBRARY USE REPORT
5.
Reports by the Library Board of Trustees of their use of the library and its services.
Trustee Bunnel …
Wed Jun 24, 2026
Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)
✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple infrastructure contracts and zoning updates
The City Council approved several public works contracts, including roof replacements and elevator repairs. They authorized a specific plan amendment for the Dos Osos RV Resort and Golf Club and updated zoning text for accessory dwelling units. An ordinance regarding bicycles and mobility devices was sent back to staff for revisions.
- Approved $676,353 contract for roof replacement at Park Avenue and Hale Avenue community centers (5-0)
- Approved $449,200 contract for elevator modernization at Police and Fire Headquarters (5-0)
- Approved $3.3M contract with Synagro West, LLC for biosolids hauling (5-0)
- Approved $617,156 purchase of traffic signal controllers (5-0)
- Approved $528,626.87 engineering design for Grand Avenue Vision Project - Phase III (5-0)
- Approved specific plan amendment to process the Dos Osos RV Resort and Golf Club (5-0)
- Approved zoning text amendments for accessory dwelling units to comply with state law (5-0)
- Directed staff to revise and return the ordinance on bicycles and mobility devices
📄 From the minutes
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June 24, 2026
Escondido City Council Minutes
Page 1 of 11
CLOSED SESSION
4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
1.
Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CLOSED SESSION
I.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54957.6)
a. Estate of Jacob Illian, et al. v. City of Escondido, Jason Ingco
United States District Court Case No. 26-CV-3448-H (JLB)
b. Rene Janelle Filippi v. City of Escondido
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU060120N
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
______________________________
_______________________________
MAYOR
CITY CLERK
Docusign Envelope ID: FA45FD35-DABE-83EF-81C5-3DF507165840
June 24, 2026
Escondido City Council Minutes
Page 2 of 11
REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
City Council agendas allow an opportunity for a moment of silence and reflection at the beginning of the
evening meeting. The City does not participate in the selection of speakers for this portion of the agenda,
and does not endorse or sanction any remarks made by individuals during this time. If you wish to be
recognized during this portion of the agenda, please notify the City Clerk in advance.
FLAG SALUTE
The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White
PROCLAMATION
Par …
Tue Jun 23, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled
Thu Jun 18, 2026
Measure I Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Wed Jun 17, 2026
Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM - Cancelled)
✓ Decided: Escondido council approves FY 2026/27 operating budget and capital plans
The Escondido City Council approved its FY 2026/27 operating budget and five-year capital improvement program during unanimous votes. The council also updated community services fees, allocated up to $22,850 for sister-city travel and cultural events, and passed a resolution supporting the Nutmeg Condominiums project for public facility funding. A proposed ordinance regulating bicycles and mobility devices was tabled until June 24.
- Approved FY 2026/27 operating budget and compensation schedules (5-0)
- Adopted five-year capital improvement program and regional transportation plan (5-0)
- Approved community services fee schedule changes (5-0)
- Authorized up to $22,850 for sister-city travel and cultural event funding (5-0)
- Passed resolution supporting Nutmeg Condominiums for public facility bond funding (5-0)
- Initiated landscape maintenance assessment levy for Zones 1–38 (5-0)
- Approved warrant register and consent calendar items (5-0)
- Continued bicycle and mobility device ordinance to June 24
📄 From the minutes
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June 17, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6
REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White
FLAG SALUTE
The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Gregg Oliver – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park.
Jesus Bustamante – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park.
Ruth Weber – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park.
Stephen Emborry – Expressed concern regarding traffic at Redwood Street and requested a four-way
stop sign be installed at the intersection of Redwood and 11th Ave.
Dr. Juan Bribesca – Expressed opposition to the proposed Rinks Project at Kit Carson Park.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve items 1-6, 8: Martinez; Second: Fitzgerald; Approved: 5-0
1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB)
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
Request the City Council approve the City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrants
issued between June 01, 2026 to June 07, 2026.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes, Director of Finance)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of June 3, 2026
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June 17, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6
4. WAIVER OF READ …
Mon Jun 15, 2026
Special Public Art Commission Meeting
✓ Decided: Public Art Commission elects Martinez chair, approves fee waiver
The commission elected Nathalie Martinez as chair (4-3) and Patricia Spann as vice chair (6-0), approved a $1,500 permit fee waiver for Tristan Pittard (7-0), and directed the top three Grand Avenue Roundabout artists to submit a single rendering and list of priorities. A motion to select The Germlusts failed for lack of a second.
- Elected Nathalie Martinez as chair (4-3)
- Elected Patricia Spann as vice chair (6-0, Rogers abstained)
- Approved waiver of $1,500 permit fee for Tristan Pittard (7-0)
- Directed top three roundabout artists to provide a single rendering and list of priorities (6-0)
- Motion to select The Germlusts died for lack of a second
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CITY of ESCONDIDO
Special Public Art Commission Meeting
June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Chair Carol Rogers
Vice Chair Patricia Spann
Commissioner Terri Ryan
Commissioner Nathalie Martinez
Commissioner Jacqueline Kelleher
Commissioner Leila Sackfield
Commissioner Mimi Ovanessof - Left meeting at 5:58 p.m
FLAG SALUTE
ORAL COMMUNICATION
None
CURRENT BUSINESS
1. ELECT A CHAIR TO SERVE AS THE PRESIDING OFFICER FOR THE UPCOMING TERM.
Commissioner Ryan nominated Commissioner Martinez
Seconded by Vice Chair Span
Approved 4-3 (Rogers, Sackfield, Ovanessof - No)
2. ELECT A VICE CHAIR TO SERVE AS THE PRESIDING OFFICER FOR THE UPCOMING TERM
Commissioner Ryan nominated Vice Chair Spann
Seconded by Chair Kelleher
Approved 6-0 (Rogers - Abstained)
3. COMMUNITY REQUEST - TRISTAN PITTARD
RECOMMENDATION: Request the Public Art Commission approve the Community Request for Tristan
Pittard.
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CITY of ESCONDIDO
Special Public Art Commission Meeting
June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Sandra Aguilar, Management Analyst) Presenter: Sandra Aguilar,
Management Analyst
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve
approve the waiver of the City permit fee of approximately $1500
Motion made by Commissioner Kelleher
Seconded by Commissioner Ryan
Approved 7-0
4. GRAND AVENUE ROUNDABOUT ART PROJECT: FINAL ARTIST SELECTION
RECOMMENDATION: Request the Public Art Commission give sta …
Thu Jun 11, 2026
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed Jun 10, 2026
Council Meeting (Closed Session 4:00 PM)
✓ Decided: Council approves 94-unit townhome development at Valley Parkway
The council approved a 94-unit multi-family housing project at Valley Parkway, which updates zoning to allow ground-floor residential use and merges two lots. It adopted the FY2026-27 Community Development Block Grant plan to direct state funds toward local projects and authorized an agreement with Love Esco, Inc. to explore private donations for downtown's Heritage Garden pocket park. A separate appeal regarding a Hamilton Lane subdivision was continued to June 24.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2026-12 and Resolution No. 2026-86 for a 94-unit multi-family housing project at Valley Parkway (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-83 approving the FY2026-27 CDBG funding plan and conditionally committing grant funds to projects (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2026-77 authorizing an MOU with Love Esco, Inc. to explore donations for Heritage Garden pocket park at East Grand Ave & North Juniper St (5-0)
- Continued appeal of the Hamilton Lane subdivision decision to June 24, 2026
- Approved consent calendar items including FY2025/26 Q3 financial report and a letter opposing state High-Speed Rail TIF districts (5-0)
📄 From the minutes
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June 10, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6
CLOSED SESSION
4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CLOSED SESSION
I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code § 54956.8)
a. Property: 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido (California Center for the Arts, Escondido)
Agency Negotiator: Sean McGlynn, City Manager, or designees
Negotiating Party: California Center for the Arts Foundation
Under Negotiation: Terms of Management Agreement
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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June 10, 2026 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6
REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
City Council agendas allow an opportunity for a moment of silence and reflection at the beginning of the
evening meeting. The City does not participate in the selection of speakers for this portion of the agenda,
and does not endorse or sanction any remarks made by individuals during this time. If you wish to be
recognized during this portion of the agenda, please notify the City Clerk in advance.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Fitzgerald, C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White
FLAG SALUTE
The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting.
CLOSE …
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Sister Cities Subcommittee
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $66.8M | FILANC-ORION JOINT VENTURE Department of Defense · P1045 NEW POTABLE WATER CONVEYANCE |
| $54.5M | STRAUB CONSTRUCTION, INC. Department of Defense · P-1014 TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS COMPLEX |
| $38.2M | BEN HOLTZ CONSULTING INC Department of Agriculture · 2000006919/4100020224/FRESH FRUIT/VEGETABLE BOX |
| $27.0M | HERMAN CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. Department of Defense · REPAIR TOWER INTERSTITIAL DECKS PROJECT, MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, |
| $25.7M | I.E.-PACIFIC, INC. Department of Defense · DB MACC TO PE2109M REPAIR BEQ 430407 CPEN |
| $23.2M | I.E.-PACIFIC, INC. Department of Defense · REPAIR OF BEQ BUILDING AND INSTALLATION OF HVAC AT BUILDING 5698 AND 5 |
| $22.1M | I.E.-PACIFIC, INC. Department of Defense · MODERNIZE ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION 5, B7205, NBK-BANGOR WA |
| $21.3M | HERMAN CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. Department of Defense · U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CHILDREN'S NUTRITION RESEARCH CENTER RE |
| $20.6M | HERMAN CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF B2510 ADDITION AT VAFB |
| $20.0M | I.E.-PACIFIC, INC. Department of Defense · DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT TP21016M, REPAIR PHELPS HALL DINING FACILITY, TWE |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
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Net migration-18,212 people (-$223.6M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)11 ({"Fire": 28, "Flood": 12, "Severe Storm": 5, "Freezing": 2, · last Mon Feb 19, 2024)
Traffic fatalities13 (7 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments93,407 (1,391,721 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,881/mo (838 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy23.0% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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