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Huntington Beach
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Chad Williams

Council Member2024-12-01 - 2028-12-01

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
11
Total speaking time
1:47:49
Avg per meeting
9:48
Segments
1543

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Top issues during term (20)(Development)

high↑Jul 2026[40]

ADU approval at 205 Pecan Avenue and state housing law compliance

Speaker linked strict zoning to budget problems by limiting property tax growth.

critical→Feb 2026[17]

Housing Element compliance and mounting state fines

Speaker linked strict zoning to budget problems by limiting property tax growth.

high↑Jan 2026[12]

Huntington Club remodel and bungalows appeal

Not specified; the bungalow project's financial projections were challenged by club members.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Pacific Coast Highway Property Negotiations

The price and terms under negotiation haven't been disclosed.

high↓May 2026[10]

Street parking congestion on Liberty Drive

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Seacliff Village outdoor dining and open space redesign

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Mixed-use development with public EV fast-charging on Pacific Coast Highway

high↑Oct 2026[10]

CRC oil field redevelopment (Palm/Goldenwest)

Applicant projects $12.2 million gross annual revenue for the city, about $9.2 million net, plus roughly $10 million in park fees and $8.3 million in school fees.

high↓Feb 2026[5]

Grand Jury Report on State Housing Mandates

Ongoing litigation and state exposure could carry penalties and legal costs.

critical↓Jan 2026[3]

State Housing Litigation and Housing Element

Penalties of $10,000/month retroactive plus $50,000/month going forward — possibly $150,000/month after July 1 — plus the return of frozen SB 2 funds if compliance is found.

high↓Apr 2026[3]

Redondo Circle / Lumber Yard warehouse project opposition

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Standardized dock permit program

Not yet determined — permit fees and requirements are still being studied.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Senior Mobile Home Space Rent Increases

Retirees' fixed incomes are absorbing rent increases of roughly 12% per year.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Floating marina office and restroom at Peter's Landing

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Pearce and Green Condos

high↓Jan 2026[1]

State Housing Litigation and Housing Element

Residents cite as much as $4 million spent fighting the state, with a $3.5 million ordered payment.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

School district maintenance building at 8750 Dorsett Drive

The district says delay is costing it lease-extension money that would otherwise go to classrooms.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Redondo Circle / Lumberyard industrial redevelopment

Residents warn of property value losses; the city anticipates new tax revenue from the commercial project.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Marisol Senior Living Bond Financing Renewal

No city cost — the site's property tax revenue is projected to jump from about $22K to $242K a year by year five.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Magnolia Coast subdivision of 29-acre site

Decisions during term (3)

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

Voting record (1)(Development)

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