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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Gastonia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Downtown USPS Employee Parking Lease
The city is leasing 28 public parking spaces near Chester Street to the U.S. Postal Service for up to 24 months to accommodate temporary workers from a renovating Charlotte facility. The city will receive $10,000 annually, which will be reinvested into downtown parking maintenance.
2026-2028 Strategic Goals and Objectives
The council adopted its updated 2026-2028 strategic plan, which preserves core values and outlines 45 key project objectives across infrastructure, safety, and economic vitality.