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Teresa Acosta

District 4 Council Member2024-2028

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
29
Total speaking time
4:58:36
Avg per meeting
10:18
Segments
5566

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Top issues during term (14)(Development)

high↑Feb 2026[27]

Fairfield Apartments at Bressi Ranch Development

Property values and local economic activity could shift depending on whether industrial or residential development occurs.

critical↑Jan 2026[20]

Housing Affordability and High-Density Development Concerns

Macroeconomic trends affect local tax revenues, business operating costs, and workforce retention across Carlsbad.

high↑Oct 2026[13]

Housing Trust Fund Annual Report & Fund Balance

Involves a $14 million fund balance, $510,000 in bridge funding for Tyler Court apartments, and an $850,000 commitment for Chestnut Apartments rehab.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Barrio Parking Availability

Study costs are covered under the newly created Barrio Parking Study CIP project.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Sage Creek High School Multi-Use Path Design

Funded through the Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6002 budget.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Salk Avenue Multifamily Residential Development

Private investment by Hanover Company to develop nearly 400 housing units and associated infrastructure.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Terramar Area Sidewalks and Coastal Parking

Project costs range from roughly $1 million for resurfacing alone to over $3 million if sidewalks are added.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Roosevelt Street Mixed-Use Redevelopment

Adds new residential units and commercial retail space in the Village & Barrio area.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Fair Housing Education and Tenant Protection Services

No direct fiscal impact on the city from the presentation itself, which supports ongoing CDBG-funded fair housing compliance.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Four Stages of History Mural Plaque Nomination

City covers initial plaque fabrication cost of approximately $1,000.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan

Approximately $534,758 in federal CDBG grant funding will be distributed to local housing and social service programs.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Work Plan and Historic Preservation Priorities

Negligible impact, mostly utilizing existing staff resources and budgeted plaque funds.

high↓Jun 2026[0]

College Boulevard and Bobcat Boulevard Multi-Use Path Design

Funded through the Capital Improvement Program.

medium→Apr 2026[0]

Garfield Street Redevelopment and Coastal Development

Private property investment with standard municipal permitting fees.

Decisions during term (8)

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

Voting record (0)(Development)

No votes found matching Development.

In the news (1)