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Topics getting the most attention in Lancaster public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Solid waste district fees rising

Council approved the regional five-year solid waste plan update, but Council Member Knisley warned its generation fees will more than triple and likely raise residents' sanitation bills.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 28, 2026

MediumEnvironment

Wastewater plant odor complaints

Residents in the third, fourth and fifth wards keep reporting smells from the wastewater plant. Council members Smiley and Cohen both raised it; Water Pollution Control's Curtis is preparing clearer public explanations of what's being done.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 13, 2026

LowEnvironment

Mosquito control approach

Resident Debby Rockwood asked the city to rethink fogging, saying it only kills adult mosquitoes and harms pollinators, and pushing dunks and larval control instead.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 22, 2026