Many San Clemente residents are asking our City Council to pause and reconsider the proposed Federal surveillance camera agreement before installation moves forward. This is not simply about whether public safety matters — it absolutely does. Residents support protecting our coastline, preventing trafficking, and keeping our community safe. The concern is whether this specific surveillance camera system, in this specific location, is the right solution for San Clemente. Commu

As a resident of San Clemente, I strongly oppose the proposed lease allowing a federally controlled surveillance system on city-owned property. Under this plan, the system would be owned, operated, and maintained solely by the federal government, with no city oversight, access, or safeguards to protect our neighborhoods and public spaces. Local residents deserve transparency and accountability. Placing such equipment on city land without oversight undermines local governance,

When we talk about government, we often think of what’s happening in Washington or Sacramento. But local governance — right here in San Clemente — is where the decisions that touch our daily lives truly begin. Think about it: Save Our Beaches — protecting the coastline that defines who we are. Save Our Hospital — ensuring that emergency care remains local and accessible. Goats making San Clemente safer? Yes — goats! They help with fire prevention by clearing our open spaces.