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R "Ray" Wang

Council Member2024-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
12
Total speaking time
8:51
Avg per meeting
0:44
Segments
313

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑May 2026[77]

RISE Project Labor and Financing Standards

Potential economic effects on construction labor costs and regional wage standards.

critical↑Mar 2026[44]

General Plan Health and Safety Element Update

Compliance ensures city eligibility for increased state disaster relief and grant funding.

critical↑May 2026[29]

Cybersecurity and AI Threat Education

Losses in California are projected between $1.2 billion and $3.6 billion, with individual victims losing an average of $26,000 to $27,000.

high↑May 2026[22]

Memorial Park Pickleball Noise Abatement

Capital improvement funds allocated for sound attenuation infrastructure.

critical↑Jan 2026[20]

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Modernization

None reported.

critical↑Oct 2026[19]

Memorial Park Festival Traffic and Access Restrictions

None directly reported, though logistical staff time is allocated for festival management.

high↓Apr 2026[17]

Municipal Audit and Finance Committee Expansion

Determines committee scope and staff resource allocation for financial monitoring.

critical↑Feb 2026[17]

Active Transportation Plan Adoption and Prioritization

Potential millions in external grant funding for major transportation and safety projects.

high↑Oct 2026[16]

Future Use and RFP for Blue Pheasant Property

The property currently generates around $110,000 annually in base rent and percentage fees, with potential adjustments under a new lease or alternative use.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Campaign Sign Regulations and Code Enforcement

None.

medium↑May 2026[14]

Bicycle Rack Expansion and Site Selection

Funded through existing allocations of approximately $42,000 remaining for the project.

medium↓Jan 2026[14]

Youth-Led Organization Highlight Program Changes

Absorbed within existing Parks and Recreation department resources.

high↑Sep 2026[13]

Just Cause Eviction Ordinance and Tenant Protections

The ordinance will require increased administrative enforcement and potential funding adjustments for legal and mediation services through Project Sentinel.

high↑Apr 2026[13]

Waste Education Programming Subcommittee Appointment

None.

high↑Mar 2026[13]

Teen Library Services and Programming Expansion

Events are supported through existing Parks and Recreation department resources and community donations.

critical→Jan 2026[12]

Vision Zero Annual Report and Vulnerable Road User Safety

Potential future grant funding or capital improvement expenditures for traffic safety countermeasures.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Compliance with Single-Use Plastic Foodware Ordinance

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

critical↓Feb 2026[11]

County Law Enforcement Services Agreement and Cost Allocation

Significant cost increases in the county sheriff contract are straining long-range municipal financial forecasts.

high↓Mar 2026[11]

FY 2025-26 Community Funding Grant Program Reports

The city council awarded $35,500 in total, with $32,557 ultimately disbursed and utilized across 12 active organizations after one organization withdrew.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

CDBG Program Year 2025 CAPER Review

Involves approximately $385,000 in federal CDBG allocations and associated expenditures.

Decisions during term (332)

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

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Approval of September 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved4-0Oct 21, 2026

Approval of Minutes

tabled5-0Oct 20, 2026

Postpone Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act Public Hearing and Financing Approval for Rise Block 5 Apartments

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Adoption of General Plan Health and Safety Element Update

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes, Employment Agreement Amendment, and Related Items

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 15, 2026

Approval of July 16, 2026 Sustainability Commission Meeting Minutes

approved6-0Oct 15, 2026

Approval of June 30, 2026 Disaster Council Meeting Minutes

approved8-0Oct 15, 2026

Recommendation of Updated Emergency Operations Plan

approved9-0Oct 14, 2026

Approval of Minutes - September 9, 2026

approved9-0Oct 14, 2026

Youth Led Organization, Food Lifts, for Teen Commission Highlight Program

approved9-0Oct 14, 2026

2026-2027 Chair and Vice Chair Selection

approved1-0Oct 8, 2026

Approval of Tentative Parcel Map for 22181 McClellan Road

approved3-0-1Oct 7, 2026

Approval of August 5, 2026 Library Commission Meeting Minutes

approvedOct 7, 2026

Motion to Reorder Agenda Item 4

tabledVoted yes5-0Oct 6, 2026

Postponement of The Rise Block 5 TEFRA Hearing (Item 11)

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 6, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval (Items 4-8)

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 6, 2026

Approval of Finch Property Exchange Agreement (Item 9)

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 6, 2026

Introduction of Municipal Code Amendments for Definitions (Item 12)

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 6, 2026

Approval of Coach House Townhome Development (Item 13)

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Approval of September 15, 2026 City Council meeting minutes

Voting record (96)

82 yes12 no2 abstained

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Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Adoption of General Plan Health and Safety Element Update

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

Approval of July 16, 2026 Sustainability Commission Meeting Minutes

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Postponement of The Rise Block 5 TEFRA Hearing (Item 11)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval (Items 4-8)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approval of Finch Property Exchange Agreement (Item 9)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Introduction of Municipal Code Amendments for Definitions (Item 12)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approval of Coach House Townhome Development (Item 13)

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Approval of Top Five Commission Accomplishments

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Fruen moved and Moore seconded the staff recommendation as amended, to: 1. Receive the City Council Policy Review Final Report; and 2. Add the recommendations in the report including the recommendatio

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Fruen moved and Wang seconded to postpone Item No. 4 to October 6, 2026.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Wang moved and Mohan seconded to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5-13.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Mohan moved and Moore seconded the staff recommendation as amended, to: 1. Accept the FY 2026-27 Internal Audit Work Program with the following projects: • Approve the required projects of $30,000 (Re

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Moore moved and Wang seconded the staff recommendation as amended, to: 1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a long-term agreement for law enforcement services, with terms preserving

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Santa Clara County

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

City Council Policy Review Final Report and Recommendations

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

FY 2026-27 Internal Audit Work Program and Budget Modification

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5-10

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

approve the City of Cupertino’s response to that Civil Grand Jury Report

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

table Consent Calendar Item No. 11

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-2285 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.88 TO RENAME THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Oppose AB 1976 (Transportation Projects)

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Take No Position on AB 2037

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Recommend Support for SB 922 (Local Road Fees)

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Adopt Watch Position on AB 1997

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Adopt Watch Position on AB 1857

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

approve the May 18, 2026 Arts and Culture Commission Minutes.

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

select “Wellness: Moment of Peace” as the theme for the 2026 Artist Awards Program.

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

Attendance Policy Waiver for Library Commissioner Janki Chokshi

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Table Naming, Donation, and Sponsorship Policies

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for RISE Project

Voted yesJul 9, 2026

Approval of Minutes

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Approval of Finch Property Exchange Agreement

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Place Utility Users Tax Renewal on November 2026 Ballot

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Approval of Minutes

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Consideration of AB 956 (ADU and JADU Restrictions)

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Consideration of SB 1167 (Electric Bicycles)

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Law Enforcement Contract Extension

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Memorial Park Pickleball Noise Attenuation Funding

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Community Grant Allocations Modification

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Adoption of FY 2026-27 Operating and CIP Budgets

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Zoning Cleanups for Parkland and Public Facilities

AbstainedJun 2, 2026

Consent Calendar Items 5, 6, and 7

Voted noJun 2, 2026

Renewal of Storm Drain Fees

Voted noJun 2, 2026

Reappointment to VTA BPAC

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve the April 6, 2026, Legislative Review Committee Minutes

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

adopt a support position on AB 1821 and authorize the Mayor to send letters to the State legislature

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Approval of April 6, 2026, Legislative Review Committee Minutes

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Adoption of Position on Assembly Bill 1821 (Public Records Act Response Times)

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Voted yesMay 11, 2026

to form a Council Subcommittee comprised of Mayor Moore and Vice Mayor Chao to re-review the grant policy and the festival fee waiver policy for FY 2027-2028.

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Form Council Subcommittee for Grant and Festival Fee Waiver Policies