District 4 Council Member· 2024-2028
Joe Males
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- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 16:07
- Avg per meeting
- 5:22
- Segments
- 247
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Top issues during term (13)(Public Safety)
Unfreezing frozen police positions with Measure U funds
Measure U funding supported the largest police staffing in 15 years.
2025 building and fire code adoption
Alcohol sales at gas stations — consistency and fairness
Domestic violence housing — Navarre Group
Youth Council bylaws and e-bike safety
Homelessness and quality-of-life enforcement (Aero team)
Blighted roofless building on Florida Avenue
Real Time Information Center and police camera network
Funded by a $2.5 million state grant; first 30 business camera integrations are free.
Weekly street sweeping transition
Requires a new parking enforcement position and contract amendment costs.
Emergency preparedness and community resource center
SCE reimbursement of up to $1,500/day indoor or $500/day outdoor could make it no-cost to the city.
Weed abatement and wildfire risk
Owners who don't self-abate get billed by the city, with costs collected through property tax if unpaid.
fire department misconduct
Taxpayer money could be on the line if these allegations lead to lawsuits or investigations.
fire chief resignation
Who knows how this leadership change will affect the fire department's budget?
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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