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Julia Mates
MayorReorganization with oath of office for newly elected members scheduled as item 11.B of the 2024-12-10 City Council agenda (Mayor-at-Large and Districts 2 and 4 elected Nov 5, 2024; minutes not on Granicus). Current-term start (mayor since the Nov 2022 election). month-level end: November 2026 per LAFCO roster (smcgov.org/lafco/belmont-city): Mayor, term ending November 2026
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 4:57:14
- Avg per meeting
- 19:49
- Segments
- 4594
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Top issues during term (2)(Budget)
critical↓May 2026[4]
State vehicle license fee backfill shortfall
A $500,000 general fund reserve drawdown this year, with a projected $30 million-plus ten-year loss if state VLF backfill is never restored.
medium↓Jan 2026[0]
beachside pool project funding via parking meters
New parking meters would shift some project costs onto beachgoers and drivers rather than the general fund.
Decisions during term (1)
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Voting record (0)(Budget)
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