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Ernest Buddy Mendes
District 4 SupervisorElected outright June 7 2022 primary (Ballotpedia, 54.0%) -> began Mon Jan 2 2023 under Gov Code 25304.5 rule. term_end = Dec 31 of the final year of the 4-year cycle (convention; statutory end is the first Monday after Jan 1 of the next year, Gov Code 25304.5). Term dates per Cal. Gov. Code §24200: county supervisors take office the first Monday after Jan 1 following election, for 4-year terms (Santa Cruz County Elections, votescount.com 'Dates Candidates Assume Office').
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 33:34
- Avg per meeting
- 4:48
- Segments
- 470
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Top issues during term (2)(Budget)
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Mendes was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved5-0Oct 6, 2026
Approve the Salary Resolution Amendments associated with the adoption of the FY 2026-27 Budget as reflected on Appendix “A”, effective October 12, 2026
approved5-0Oct 6, 2026
Adopt Resolution accepting and expressing gratitude to the Elizabeth Vines Living Trust for a monetary donation in the amount of $15,100 for the Library’s Reedley branch; adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2026-27 appropriations and…
approved5-0Jun 2, 2026
Adopt Interim Recommended Budget
approved5-0Jun 2, 2026
Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute Budget Transfer No. 67 transferring FY 2025-26 appropriations in the amount of $15,032 from Account 7295 (Professional & Specialized Services) to Account 8300 (Equipment), Program No.…
approved5-0May 12, 2026
Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for County Service Area 47 - Quail Lake Estates Org 9310 in amount of $299,070 to reflect an increase in service charge revenue (4/5 vote)
approved5-0May 12, 2026
Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2025-26 appropriations and estimated revenues for Public Works and Planning, Water and Natural Resources Org 43600300 in amount of $1,305,328 for disbursement of Transportation Mitigation Impact Fees…
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