CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The city of Clearlake invites residents to a community open house to discuss current and future projects that affect the city’s residents like water service and growth impacts from inadequate water service, public safety, and priority projects.

The drop-in open house will take place from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.

Featured departments will be Public Works, economic development, planning and the police departments.

Discussion topics will include:

• Water service: Three water agencies serving the city including how water service is stifling growth, a lack of transparency and accountability at Highlands Water, the State Water Board’s ranking of water rates as unaffordable, failing infrastructure, lack of grant funding and more.
• Priority projects: Signature projects including Youth Sports Complex in Burns Valley, airport redevelopment and downtown revitalization.
• Road improvements: Roads improved over past five years, current projects, upcoming projects and city versus privately-owned and maintained roads.
• Public safety and code enforcement: Results over the past few years, new initiatives to enhance safety and security, recruiting challenges and more.

“The city of Clearlake is dedicated to serving its residents through transparent governance and proactive community engagement,” officials said in a meeting announcement. “Our mission is to ensure a high quality of life for all residents by providing input opportunities and addressing their needs.”

City officials encourage residents to learn more, ask questions and voice their opinions about topics that directly impact their daily lives.