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Vartan Gharpetian

Council Member2024-2028

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
49
Total speaking time
8:01:58
Avg per meeting
9:50
Segments
7179

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Filtered to Public Safety

Top issues during term (14)(Public Safety)

high↑May 2026[25]

Domestic Violence Response and Support Services

Funded in part by city mental health service allocations.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Student Commissioner Appointments and Recruitment

Negligible administrative costs associated with student recruitment and public noticing.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Military Pay Supplement and Benefit Continuation

Unknown financial impact depending on the number of activated employee reservists.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Surveillance Technology and Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras)

Null

high↓Jun 2026[7]

Fire Systems Improvements at City Facilities

Contract cost is $979,503 plus a $72,659 construction reserve.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Park Security Cameras and Data Transparency

medium↓May 2026[2]

Park Graffiti and Vandalism Abatement

Requires ongoing allocation of staff labor hours for pressure washing and repainting.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Appointment of Chief of Police

Compensated within the approved police department executive salary schedule.

critical↓May 2026[2]

Police Department Technology Standardization and 10-Year Axon Contract

Commits up to $22.9 million over ten years, averaging $2 million to $2.4 million annually, funded within the existing police budget.

critical↓Jul 2026[2]

Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Funding

Unknown medical examination costs for victims.

high↓May 2026[2]

Housing Program Accessibility and Policy Review

Potential administrative costs for enhanced document remediation and interpreter services.

low↓Jul 2026[2]

Police Helicopter Noise and Operations

Helicopter operational and maintenance expenses.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Wildfire Safety and Fourth of July Fireworks Preparedness

Staff time and potential emergency response costs.

medium↓Jan 2026[0]

speed safety program

Expect more fines if you're caught speeding, which could add up for frequent offenders.

Decisions during term (1)

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