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Keith Blackburn

Mayor2022-2026

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
21
Total speaking time
2:07:30
Avg per meeting
6:04
Segments
3395

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Top issues during term (16)(Public Safety)

critical↑Feb 2026[36]

E-Bike Safety and Regulation

City resources are allocated toward police enforcement, educational campaigns, and digital infrastructure like the e-bike reporting portal.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Carlsbad Village Pedestrian Safety and Growth

Costs would depend on specific infrastructure improvements requested by staff.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Potential Litigation Discussion

Legal defense and potential case outcomes could impact city revenues or expenditures.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Fire Hazard Weed Abatement Cost Recovery

Recovers abatement costs through property tax rolls, reducing general fund outlays for private property clearance.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Babylonia Street Parking and Safety

Installing red curbs or new signs would cost a minimal $1,000 to $2,000.

medium↓Apr 2026[2]

Closed Session Legal Review

Financial impacts depend on ongoing legal proceedings and potential settlement or defense costs.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Internal Audit and Municipal Oversight

Increased administrative efficiency and reduced staff time for contract approvals.

critical↓Sep 2026[1]

McClellan-Palomar Airport Security and Oversight

None discussed directly at this meeting.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Roadway Towing Legal Claim

Potential financial impact is currently unknown pending legal evaluation.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Establishment of Police COPS Team

$684,350 in initial fiscal year appropriations and $1.55 million in ongoing annual costs, funded by reallocating radio replacement reserves.

critical↓Feb 2026[1]

Local Law Enforcement Role in Federal Immigration Enforcement

None.

critical↓Mar 2026[1]

Community Anti-Bullying Resolution

None.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

CERT Emergency Preparedness Program

None reported.

medium↓May 2026[0]

homelessness and public safety

While some money was spent on cleanup, the rising homeless numbers and fire responses mean more costs are likely coming.

high→Sep 2026[0]

Police Body-Worn Camera Contract Renewal

Not to exceed $1,852,981.78 over five years.

high→Jan 2026[0]

Community Police Engagement Commission Meeting Frequency

Nominal administrative savings from reduced meeting preparation and noticing requirements.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Blackburn was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.