At-Large Place A Council Member· 2024-2028
Carmen Gutierrez
Del Rio
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 2:10:27
- Avg per meeting
- 7:40
- Segments
- 2020
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Top issues during term (9)(Public Safety)
Police Contract Negotiations
The half-percent increase alone costs about $39,000-$46,000 a year, with the full multi-year package adding roughly 5% to officer payroll by year three.
Animal Control Ordinance
New permit fees of $125 for dangerous dogs and $50-$100 for aggressive dogs will offset enforcement costs.
Public Safety Staffing and Civil Service Exams
None
City Attorney Resignation and Administrative Turnover
The position carries an annual salary of $140,000.
Oncology Infusion Initiative
Total project cost is approximately $1.1 million, seeking potential partnership support.
Neighborhood Services, Code Enforcement, and New State Food Truck Laws
Potential loss of local food permit fee revenue as state takes over mobile food vendor licensing.
Traffic Management near Schools
Traffic studies and potential road improvements may be required as a condition of development.
police misconduct
Taxpayers might end up footing the bill for potential legal settlements or the costs of an independent investigation into the department's hiring and oversight practices.
Emergency Siren System
The city has $177,000 currently allocated, but full replacement costs are pending grant success.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.