Mary N. Wells
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 37
- Total speaking time
- 10:21:27
- Avg per meeting
- 16:48
- Segments
- 6657
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Top issues during term (15)(Parks Rec)
October 7 Permanent Memorial — 'Shared Light Between Us'
Donation of up to $10,000 from the State of Israel; the revision caps the city's financial exposure at its $500,000 commitment.
Purchase of Judy Chicago's 'Trinity' sculpture
$626,800 from the city's dedicated fine art fund — the purchase will not happen, so no city money is spent.
Wikipedia resolution postponed
2026 Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration
$566,959.20 from TOT funds, with the one-night lighting event budget reduced from the same ~$1.22 million annual pot.
Arnaz Mini Park and La Cienega park improvements
About $1.7 million total in hard costs, with the amendment adding $31,900 (total not-to-exceed $116,742) for design services.
Special Events Costs and Major Event Planning
$25,000 new request for Festival Beverly Hills; major-event activations unfunded this year.
Park Bench Donation Program Expansion
Bench donations remain at $5,000 for ten-year dedications; proceeds support park improvements.
Summer 2026 Soccer Poster Contest winners
Modest honoraria of $200 and $300 to the two winning artists.
Senior Services Coordination
Dissolution of fine art covenant at 8942 Wilshire
The city collects a $283,000 in-lieu payment instead of getting a replacement artwork.
Greystone Mansion filming closure
About $12,936.86 in rental revenue to the city.
Open Space Element Update to General Plan
No immediate cost, but the policies could drive future park acquisition and improvement spending in a city with a tight budget.
Library services expansion
State grants funded the hiking backpacks and telescopes; staff flagged that online passport renewals could cut into a net revenue-generating service.
Future of Orlinsky public art on Rodeo Drive
Taking ownership could mean future maintenance, refurbishment, and liability costs; storage at a public works lot was offered but declined.
Pickleball and tennis court fees
Pickleball revenues were projected at over $400,000 annually under existing pricing.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
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