California Record
Lincoln
WE

Whitney Eklund

District 5 Council Member2024-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
23
Total speaking time
2:00:06
Avg per meeting
5:13
Segments
1433

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Sep 2026[28]

Carefield Assisted Living and Memory Care Project Review

Maintains existing development timelines and entitlements for a major senior housing project.

high↑Mar 2026[19]

Park Development and PFE-Funded Buildouts

Proposed scope adjustments aim to optimize limited municipal capital funds across remaining park phases.

high↓Jan 2026[18]

Heavy Truck Traffic and Routing Concerns on Lincoln Boulevard

Future signal installations and roadway improvements will involve municipal and state coordination.

high→Sep 2026[16]

Cannabis Business Regulation and Zoning

Generates local revenue through development agreement public benefit fees and standard sales tax, potentially capturing significant regional spending.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Downtown Master Plan and Objective Design Standards

Details on funding and resource allocation will be covered during staff presentations.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Parkwood Residential Development Agreement

Generates private development investment and associated housing within the Village 1 Specific Plan area.

high↓Jan 2026[15]

Economic Development Action Plan 2030

Aims to boost local tax base, retail retention, and economic vitality.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Lincoln Clay Arts Center at the Carnegie Library

The city covers electricity and natural gas costs for the initial three years, while leasing the building for one dollar per year.

critical↓Jun 2026[14]

Village 5 Regional Sports Complex Planning

Guides the allocation of millions of dollars in future PFE park development funds.

high↑Mar 2026[13]

Recreation Program Participation and Seasonal Updates

Utilizes budgeted library program funds and community donations.

high↑Jan 2026[13]

City Investment Portfolio Performance

Affects municipal interest earnings and long-term capital preservation across more than $220 million in total holdings.

high↑Jan 2026[13]

Airport Financial Status and Budget Performance

Fuel sales provide positive net margins contributing directly to the airport enterprise fund.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Code Enforcement and Weekend Regulation of Mobile Food Vendors

Potential reallocation of city resources for weekend code enforcement staffing.

medium↓Aug 2026[11]

Placer County Grand Jury Response on City Responsiveness

None directly associated with the response.

critical↑Mar 2026[11]

Permanent City Attorney Representation

Hourly rates of $250 for general counsel, $350 for special counsel, and $475 for reimbursable legal services, plus a 2.5% technology fee.

medium↑Jan 2026[11]

City Parks and Recreation Facility Maintenance Updates

Project costs and timelines are being managed within existing capital improvement and park development funds.

critical↓Jan 2026[11]

Lincoln Regional Airport Management Contract

The contract includes a monthly management fee of $20,833.33 ($250,000 annually) subject to a 2.5% annual escalation.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Draft FY 2024/2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Review

Drives general fund revenues and funding availability for city services.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Title 18 Zoning Code Amendments for Home Occupations

Removes the approximately $5,000 conditional use permit barrier for qualifying low-impact home businesses and cottage food operations.

critical↓Mar 2026[10]

Aircraft Noise Mitigation and Traffic Patterns

Includes $3,000 for renting sound measurement equipment.

Decisions during term (274)

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

approved5-0-1Oct 21, 2026

August 19 and September 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes Approval

tabled5-0-1Oct 21, 2026

Carefield Lincoln Assisted Living Public Hearing Continuance

approved4-1Oct 21, 2026

Title 18 Zoning Code Amendment - Home Occupations and Cottage Food Operations

approved5-0-1Oct 21, 2026

Review and approve August 19, 2026 meeting minutes

approved5-0-1Oct 21, 2026

Review and approve September 16, 2026 meeting minutes

approved4-0Sep 23, 2026

Recommend Planning Commission Approval for Carefield Assisted Living Project

approved5-0Sep 22, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

approved5-0Sep 22, 2026

McBean Stadium Additional Safety Netting (CIP 728)

approved5-0Sep 22, 2026

Agreement for City Attorney Services with White Brenner LLP

approved5-0Sep 22, 2026

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Task Order with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Lakeview Farms Volumetric Storage Phase 1 Project (CIP 181) in the Amount of $224,500.

approved5-0Sep 22, 2026

Adopt a Resolution Approving the Notice of Completion for the Joiner Ranch East - Joiner Park Renovation Improvements.

approved5-0Sep 22, 2026

Adopt a Resolution for Placer County Air Pollution Control District Clean Air Grant Acceptance and Creation of CIP 725 - Pantograph Charging Station at Twelve Bridges Library Transit Stop.

approved5-0Sep 22, 2026

Adopt a Resolution Approving the Fourth Amendment to the City of Lincoln Bikeways Master Plan 2026 Update.

approved5-0Sep 22, 2026

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase of a Skeeter Type 5 Wildland Fire Engine for the Fire Department and rescind Resolution 2024-041 previously approved by City Council on March 12, 2024.

approved4-0Sep 16, 2026

Consent Agenda - Western Placer Unified School District Site Acquisition General Plan Consistency

approved4-0Sep 16, 2026

Home Depot Conditional Use Permit Modification

approved4-0Sep 16, 2026

Parkwood Development Agreement Recommendation

approved4-0Sep 16, 2026

1905 Aviation Boulevard Project Entitlements

approved5-0Sep 16, 2026

Approval of July 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approvedSep 9, 2026

Approval of August 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voting record (48)

47 yes1 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Councilmember Brown motioned to approve

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve

Voted yesJul 15, 2026

Motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2026.

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Adoption of Election Calling Resolution

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Adoption of Sales Tax Ballot Measure Resolution

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Councilmember Eklund motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Councilmember Eklund motioned to approve

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Councilmember Brown motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Eklund.

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Councilmember Brown motioned to approve

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Councilmember Brown motioned to approve

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown.

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown.

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta.

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eklund.

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown.

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Councilmember Brown motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta.

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve (including modifications as noted for Item 12.E)

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Councilmember Brown motioned to approve

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

motion of approval for the item

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown.

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown.

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eklund.

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Reedy.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eklund.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Councilmember Brown motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Eklund motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown.

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eklund.

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Eklund motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Reedy.

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Councilmember Brown motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Reedy.

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eklund.

Voted yesJan 27, 2026

Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown.

Voted yesJan 21, 2026

Member Ellis motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Member Maynard.

Voted noJan 13, 2026

Introduction of Ordinance Regulating Electric Mobility Devices (12.A)

Expressed opposition to regulation for the sake of regulation when state laws already exist.