James Gomez
About
James Gomez's platform heavily emphasizes urban development and growth as a key priority for the city of La Habra, guiding the council's focus during his tenure.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentJames Gomez identified development as a key goal for the new La Habra City Council.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 20:13
- Avg per meeting
- 10:07
- Segments
- 411
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Top issues during term (14)(Development)
Child Development Program Enrollment and State Mandates
Securing full contract funding protects the program's operational budget and staffing levels.
Commercial Shopping Center Facade Remodel Extension
Prevents potential monetary losses and duplicate fees for the property owner resulting from entitlement expiration.
Northgate Market Patio Expansion and Alcohol License
Generates private economic investment and enhances retail center activity with no direct city expenditure.
Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization and Senior Housing Stability
Potential impact on park management revenue and senior household budgets.
Orange County Grand Jury Report on State Housing Mandates
None directly associated with the report response.
Circus Caballero Special Event Permit
None to city revenue beyond standard permit fees.
Inclusionary Housing Program Review
Null
Commission Appointments
None.
Condominium Subdivision at 431 West Lambert Road
Private real estate investment providing five new for-sale housing units in the city.
Commission Leadership Reorganization
None.
Fun Box Indoor Recreation Facility at 951 N. Harbor Blvd.
Private commercial investment utilizing an existing vacant building with no direct city capital outlay.
Kokiri Korean Food and Pub Conditional Use Permit
Generates local sales tax revenue from restaurant operations and alcohol sales.
housing law violations
We don't know yet if this will cost taxpayers more or less, but it could impact development fees.
land use dispute
Who knows how much this mess will cost the city to fix, but residents are definitely feeling the sting of lost amenities.
Decisions during term (9)
Recorded while Gomez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT 1440 WEST WHITTIER BOULEVARD, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-B-26
APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE FOR THE LA HABRA CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE FOR THE CITY OF LA HABRA CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIVISION That the City Council: A. Approve the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer for the Child Development Division's grant-funded General Child Care (CCTR)…
APPROVE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA MEETING MINUTES That the Successor Agency approve the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Habra Meeting Minutes of: January 20, 2026…
Termination of Development Agreement No. 22-03 (JP420, LLC)
Termination of Development Agreement No. 22-04 (Shryne La Habra, LLC / Blaze)
APPROVE ISSUANCE OF NOTICE TO PROCEED TO FEHR & PEERS FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ACTION PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 1-TC-24
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funding Recommendation
APPROVE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA MEETING MINUTES
Voting record (3)(Development)
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