Kari Birdseye

Council MemberOath administered to Council Members Birdseye and Scott on 2022-12-06 (Granicus minutes, Meeting B item 4). month-level end: December 2026 (4-year term, Benicia code text not read; seat on Nov 2026 ballot)

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At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 19
Total speaking time: 1:25:05
Avg per meeting: 4:29
Segments: 826

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Top issues during term (1)(Housing)

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ADU pre-approved plans fee

Residents save the proposed $181 fee; the city absorbs the plan-check costs it already incurred.

Decisions during term (1)

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approved5-0Jun 16, 2026

MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF MISTY BOSTATER TO HOUSING AUTHORITY

Voting record (1)(Housing)

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Voted yesJun 23, 2026

approved the proposed RPTT structure for placement on the November 3, 2026, ballot, with the exemption threshold set at $2 million and exempting deed restricted for sale affordable housing units