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Cupertino
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Liang-Fang Chao

Vice Mayor2022-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
32
Total speaking time
12:44:57
Avg per meeting
23:54
Segments
12266

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Top issues during term (11)(Environment)

high↑Apr 2026[13]

Waste Education Programming Subcommittee Appointment

None.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Compliance with Single-Use Plastic Foodware Ordinance

Minimal direct impact on city finances; potential compliance costs for local retailers.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Soil Contamination and Vapor Mitigation at The Rise Block 5

Unknown remediation and monitoring costs will be borne by the developer, with oversight from Santa Clara County.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Food Waste Reduction and Food Insecurity Support

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Local Stakeholder Engagement for Climate Goals

None requested from the city at this stage.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

McClellan Ranch Preserve Habitat Restoration

The city provides approximately $100,000 annually to support Grassroots Ecology's operations at McClellan Ranch.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

West Santa Clara Landscape Resilience Project (WISCLERP)

Streamlines environmental review, saving public agencies and landowners significant permitting costs and time.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Tree Removal and Urban Canopy Impact

Developer payment of tree in-lieu fees to the city.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Waste Reduction and 'Waste Warriors' Program Feasibility

Estimated under $1,000 for marketing and print materials if pursued.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Regnard Creek Trail Habitat Restoration Proposal

Project costs and resource requirements are currently undetermined as the proposal is in early development stages.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Comparative Analysis of Regional Recycling Operations

No immediate financial impact; relates to long-term franchise agreement planning.

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found matching Environment.

Voting record (0)(Environment)

No votes found matching Environment.