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Renee Contreras-DeLoach

Councilmember, Ward 52022-12-20–2026-12-01 (start: current term, sworn in December 20, 2022 per Lost Coast Outpost Dec 21, 2022; month-level end: December 2026 (term runs until successors are seated after the November 3, 2026 general municipal election, which the city lists for Mayor and Wards 1, 3 and 5))

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
19
Total speaking time
2:52:34
Avg per meeting
9:05
Segments
2382

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Top issues during term (11)(Zoning)

high↑Jun 2026[19]

Vacation rental permit rules and application processing dispute

The applicant still owes unpaid application fees and back transient occupancy tax under a payment plan with the city.

high↓Aug 2026[17]

Potential data-center regulation or moratorium

No direct fiscal impact yet; future standards could affect utility infrastructure costs.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Aurora Hall neighborhood event space permit

No direct city cost; the project represents private investment in restoring a historic building.

high↓Jan 2026[7]

2026 Inland Zoning Code Update

Officials said dropping design review will free up significant planning department staff time and speed approvals for builders.

medium↓Jan 2026[6]

Eliminating minimum parking requirements

Cutting parking requirements could lower housing and business construction costs.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

Historic preservation enforcement at 1627 Pine Street

The owner said replacing all the siding with wood would be financially impossible; the compromise requires only profile-matching siding and two windows restored.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

Gulch Greenway protection and encroachment resolution

The land transfer costs the homeowners privately; no city funds are involved.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Federal agency property purchases and permits — public notice

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Shoreline Structures outdoor retail at 500 Summer Street

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Wireless Facility Regulations

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Non-Conforming Use Rules

Longer protection periods help building owners keep older properties in productive use.

Decisions during term (2)

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