Mark Leonard for Fountain Valley City Council
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Lowering Property Insurance Costs for Fountain Valley: A Community Self-Insurance Risk Pool

Lowering Property Insurance Costs for Fountain Valley: A Community Self-Insurance Risk Pool

How Fountain Valley can tackle skyrocketing home insurance premiums by leveraging self-insurance risk pools, captive models, and wholesale reinsurance to protect fixed-income seniors, young homebuyers, and the city budget.

September 28, 2026•6 min read
Economy & Cost of LivingHousing & Neighborhoods
Nourishing Our Community: Expanding Senior Nutrition, Food Banks, and SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery

Nourishing Our Community: Expanding Senior Nutrition, Food Banks, and SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery

A comprehensive plan to expand Meals on Wheels, support local food banks, and redirect surplus supermarket food to Fountain Valley families under SB 1383.

September 28, 2026•5 min read
Economy & Cost of LivingCommunity & Residents
Faster, Cheaper Internet for Fountain Valley Without New Taxes

Faster, Cheaper Internet for Fountain Valley Without New Taxes

How Fountain Valley can invite private investment to build a shared open-access fiber network, bringing lower prices and more provider choice to every neighborhood.

September 23, 2026•5 min read
Economy & Cost of LivingTransparency & Governance
Cutting Power Bills for Every Fountain Valley Household, Not Just City Hall

Cutting Power Bills for Every Fountain Valley Household, Not Just City Hall

How Fountain Valley can tackle high SCE electricity rates with dual-use solar carports, battery storage, and a citywide bulk buying program for residents.

September 23, 2026•5 min read
Economy & Cost of LivingCommunity & Residents
A Voluntary, Neighbor-Led Way to Build Homes in Fountain Valley

A Voluntary, Neighbor-Led Way to Build Homes in Fountain Valley

A realistic, opt-in cooperative model where neighbors pool land, factory-built modular construction cuts costs, and public finance builds affordable homes without raising taxes.

September 23, 2026•6 min read
Housing & NeighborhoodsEconomy & Cost of Living

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