Wendy M. Lau
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- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 2:27:15
- Avg per meeting
- 9:12
- Segments
- 1680
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Top issues during term (15)(Taxes Budget)
Middle Management 2% COLA
$19,412 this fiscal year from Measure LV, with future increases already built into the proposed budget.
Waste Management Billing Dispute Raised in Public Comment
No rate changes; convenience fees apply only to certain payment methods (flat $1.90).
Purchasing Policy and Competitive Bidding
Could save money on RFP preparation, but critics say it may cost more by skipping competition on big contracts.
Affordable Housing Development Impact Fees
New development will pay per-square-foot housing fees; revenue will subsidize affordable housing units in La Verne.
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.
Budget Deficits and Reserve Protection
A $233,628 deficit to close for next year; possible use of assigned reserves for the $300,000 overage.
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.
Police Middle Management Labor Agreement
$19,412 this fiscal year from Measure LV, with future increases already built into the proposed budget.
Measure G Elected County CEO Concerns
No direct city cost; potential governance impacts countywide.
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.
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.
Utility Users' Tax Continuation
Provides roughly $3.9 million to the general fund in FY 2026-27.
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.
Loss of LVTV Channel 3
The vendor contract costs about $22,000 a year; PEG funding has declined.
Staffing Vacancies and Turnover
Turnover affects recruitment costs and service capacity across departments.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
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