Where Does Whittier’s $180,000 in Immigration Relief Stand?
The City required monthly updates on how the money was used. The last one in Council records was in March, and councilmembers are now asking for a report.
October 13, 2026budget
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Whittier City Workers Vote 138-9 to Reject Labor Contract Offer
After seven months of talks with no deal, the association that represents many of Whittier's frontline workers told the City Council that its members want a better offer.
October 05, 2026
Whittier Council Rejects Pause on Tree Plan Despite Hours of Public Opposition
A leaked recording of the city manager helped fuel a rally before Tuesday's vote.
September 19, 2026
Who Will Own Your Data on Whittier's New $6,500-a-Month Website?
A police software contract got rejected over data concerns. A bigger website deal didn't face the same questions.
August 25, 2026
"Healthy" Is the Word Standing Between Whittier's Trees and the Chainsaw.
No-bid contracts totaling $800k, a private meeting, and a recording of the city manager — here's what's driving Whittier's next move on trees.
August 25, 2026
Whittier Gives Middle Managers a 17% Raise, Following the Executives' 27%
The raise passed even as the city's own budget shows a growing deficit and frontline workers keep negotiating over who pays for medical coverage.
August 18, 2026
Whittier Approves $4.7 Million in Sewer Fees, Nearly All Through Your Property Tax Bill
Sewer pipes, spill response, and capital repairs are funded through a charge most residents never see on a monthly bill.
August 14, 2026
Whittier Approves $6.6 Million in Landfill Expansion and Two Years of Fee Increases
Trash from outside Whittier will cost less to dump than Whittier's own by next year — and the city hasn't said how it will repay the millions it's borrowing to build more landfill space.
August 06, 2026
Whittier PD Holds Public Viewing on Its Military Equipment Report
See how often WPD's drones, armored vehicle, and other military-grade gear were actually deployed in 2025.
August 02, 2026
