Mayor· December 3, 2024 - December 2028
Steve Young
Benicia
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 8:07:21
- Avg per meeting
- 23:12
- Segments
- 7335
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Top issues during term (14)(Public Safety)
Potential additional litigation against the city
Unknown — the city's potential financial exposure isn't public.
Industrial Health and Safety Ordinance annual review
The program invoiced $81,736 in first-year fees against roughly $560,000 in costs, targeting 50% cost recovery.
Fishing ban at Benicia Marina boat launch float
El Niño Emergency Declaration and Flood Preparedness
About $1.8 million for the emergency sewer repair, funded from wastewater operating and capital accounts.
Interim Police Chief Leadership Gap
Interim chief paid $127.12/hour, capped at 960 hours per fiscal year.
Library building facilities and HVAC
Unfinished basement space and aging HVAC represent future capital costs; the Foundation's $672,000 in assets could help.
Library patron conduct and suspension policy
Fire department response charges
No fee increases; charges only apply in extreme negligence or arson cases at the chief's discretion.
Families in Transition volunteer shortage
Animal Control Services and Off-Leash Dogs
The agreement is not to exceed $245,000 for FY27 and FY28.
Proposition 64 Public Safety Grant for Police Department
$1 million over five years with no city match; $375,400 hits the FY27 police budget.
Alcohol and Tobacco Retail Regulations
New police traffic enforcement vehicles
Your tax dollars fund two new police vehicles plus outfitting and in-car cameras.
Homeless coordinated entry system funding
Benicia's share of the funding rises 3% annually through 2028.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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