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Tim Hepburn

Mayor, District 42015-04-01 – 2026-12-01 (month-level start: April 2015 per City of La Verne Elected Officials Roster updated February 2026 'Tim Hepburn 04/15 – 07/26'; re-seated July 18, 2022 after the June 7, 2022 first district election per City news release of July 20, 2022; roster end 07/26 was the scheduled end, but the General Municipal Election was moved to November 3, 2026 per City Council agenda of July 20, 2026, so he serves until the successor is seated: month-level end: December 2026, provisional, re-check after the November 2026 canvass)

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
16
Total speaking time
6:44:11
Avg per meeting
25:16
Segments
8365

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Top issues during term (15)(Taxes Budget)

medium↓Jun 2026[10]

Middle Management 2% COLA

$19,412 this fiscal year from Measure LV, with future increases already built into the proposed budget.

medium↓May 2026[9]

Waste Management Billing Dispute Raised in Public Comment

No rate changes; convenience fees apply only to certain payment methods (flat $1.90).

medium↓Sep 2026[8]

Purchasing Policy and Competitive Bidding

Could save money on RFP preparation, but critics say it may cost more by skipping competition on big contracts.

high↓Apr 2026[6]

Affordable Housing Development Impact Fees

New development will pay per-square-foot housing fees; revenue will subsidize affordable housing units in La Verne.

high↓Mar 2026[5]

Annual Assessment District Levies

Several zones run annual deficits of $10,000 to $50,000+, covered partly by reserves and general fund staff time; residents could face assessment votes in 2027.

critical↓Feb 2026[4]

Budget Deficits and Reserve Protection

A $233,628 deficit to close for next year; possible use of assigned reserves for the $300,000 overage.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Employee Compensation and Benefits Update

About $43,000 in added medical contributions plus $147,595 in salary adjustments, both offset by Measure LV funds rather than new general fund dollars.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Police Middle Management Labor Agreement

$19,412 this fiscal year from Measure LV, with future increases already built into the proposed budget.

low↓Aug 2026[2]

Measure G Elected County CEO Concerns

No direct city cost; potential governance impacts countywide.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Utilities Manager Salary Increase vs. Budget Pressure

Raises the vacant position's range 9.3%, to $127,067-$154,450, paid from the water fund.

medium↓May 2026[1]

Community Project Partnerships and Public Resource Use

Protects the budget-strained city from uncompensated staff time; projects above $1,500 in city cost now need council sign-off.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Utility Users' Tax Continuation

Provides roughly $3.9 million to the general fund in FY 2026-27.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Opposition to LA County half-cent healthcare sales tax

The tax would add a half cent per dollar to purchases countywide, with no guarantee La Verne gets its share back.

low↓Jan 2026[1]

Loss of LVTV Channel 3

The vendor contract costs about $22,000 a year; PEG funding has declined.

medium↓May 2026[1]

Staffing Vacancies and Turnover

Turnover affects recruitment costs and service capacity across departments.

Decisions during term (0)

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