Julia Mates
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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 (9)(Public Safety)
Ralston Student Pedestrian Safety
$659,942 plus a 10% construction contingency, all bids came in over the $619,543 engineer's estimate.
El Niño Winter Storm Preparedness
No immediate price tag, but storm damage costs could be significant without preparation; standby contractor agreements let the city respond fast.
ALPR Data Sharing — Grand Jury Response
Fire Danger Along Club Drive Canyon Rim
Police Grant Awards
$1,078,221.74 combined in grant revenue, with $324,781.74 appropriated to the FY 2026-27 budget.
Hallmark-Crestview Fire Access Gate Upgrade
Belmont's share is capped at $25,000, split evenly with San Carlos.
Brown Act Compliance and Training Requirements
No significant new costs — the city already runs hybrid meetings.
Sheriff's Office Accountability
County taxpayers have paid over $13 million in sheriff-related settlements, with $48 million more in pending lawsuits.
public safety and quality of life concerns
That could mean more taxpayer money for patrols and code enforcement, plus new compliance costs for businesses that draw late-night crowds.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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