California Record
La Habra
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Jose Medrano

Mayor2018-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
11
Total speaking time
5:27:38
Avg per meeting
29:47
Segments
7910

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (14)(Development)

high↑Jul 2026[12]

Child Development Program Enrollment and State Mandates

Securing full contract funding protects the program's operational budget and staffing levels.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Commercial Shopping Center Facade Remodel Extension

Prevents potential monetary losses and duplicate fees for the property owner resulting from entitlement expiration.

medium↓Mar 2026[6]

Northgate Market Patio Expansion and Alcohol License

Generates private economic investment and enhances retail center activity with no direct city expenditure.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization and Senior Housing Stability

Potential impact on park management revenue and senior household budgets.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Orange County Grand Jury Report on State Housing Mandates

None directly associated with the report response.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Circus Caballero Special Event Permit

None to city revenue beyond standard permit fees.

medium↓Mar 2026[2]

Inclusionary Housing Program Review

Null

high↓Jan 2026[2]

Commission Appointments

None.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Condominium Subdivision at 431 West Lambert Road

Private real estate investment providing five new for-sale housing units in the city.

low↓Apr 2026[1]

Commission Leadership Reorganization

None.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Fun Box Indoor Recreation Facility at 951 N. Harbor Blvd.

Private commercial investment utilizing an existing vacant building with no direct city capital outlay.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Kokiri Korean Food and Pub Conditional Use Permit

Generates local sales tax revenue from restaurant operations and alcohol sales.

medium↓Nov 2024[0]

housing law violations

We don't know yet if this will cost taxpayers more or less, but it could impact development fees.

medium↓Aug 2023[0]

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