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Alan Nakanishi

District 1 Council Member2022-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
5
Total speaking time
15:14
Avg per meeting
3:03
Segments
291

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Jan 2026[21]

Public Safety Staffing and Facilities

Ongoing operational funding needed for additional sworn personnel and support staff.

high↑Jan 2026[18]

Infrastructure and Growth Management

Significant capital investment required for roadway repairs, facility maintenance, and utility infrastructure.

critical↑Jan 2026[16]

Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter Operation

Potential economic losses if local businesses relocate due to neighborhood conditions.

medium↑Apr 2025[7]

personnel action

Who knows how this will affect city finances, but it definitely doesn't inspire confidence.

high↑May 2026[7]

Potential Acquisition of Lodi Armory Building

Potential future capital acquisition costs at fair market value.

high↑Jan 2026[6]

Housing and Park Options at 130 West Century Boulevard

Financial impacts will be determined through the RFQ developer proposal process.

high↑Feb 2026[6]

Economic Development Strategic Plan Adoption

Funded through existing economic development resources and regional partnerships.

medium↑Jan 2023[5]

new mayor

No immediate financial impacts are mentioned, but this could signal new opportunities for diverse businesses.

medium↑Jun 2025[5]

traffic safety improvements

Expect some city funds to be allocated for these safety upgrades.

medium↑Dec 2022[5]

local politics

No direct financial impact mentioned, but it's a win for inclusivity!

critical↓Jan 2026[5]

Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Preview

Involves city-wide revenue and expenditure planning across all municipal funds.

high↓Apr 2026[5]

November 2026 General Municipal Election Preparation

Election consolidation and administration involve county service fees and municipal printing costs.

medium↓May 2023[2]

population and housing trends

Fewer people might mean less tax revenue, but more homes could eventually boost property values.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Downtown Specific Plan Adoption

Involves ongoing implementation costs and future grant-funded infrastructure projects.

high↓Apr 2026[2]

Interim City Attorney Appointment

Covered under the approved legal services agreement with Herum Crabtree Suntag.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan

Distributes federal grant funding to local non-profit and community development programs.

critical↓May 2026[2]

City Leadership Appointments

Salaries and employment agreements were established pursuant to state reporting requirements.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

City Communications and Social Media Strategy

Existing staff and contracted marketing resources fund the ongoing communication strategy.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Streamlining Building Permits and Off-Site Improvements

Reduces upfront development costs for projects valued between $75,400 and $150,000.

critical↓Feb 2026[1]

Interim City Manager Appointment

Compensated at $140 per hour, capped at 960 hours per fiscal year.

Decisions during term (93)

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

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

Downtown Specific Plan Implementation Agreement (Item C.2)

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

Adoption of the Downtown Specific Plan (Item F.1)

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan Approval (Item F.2)

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

Annual Review of Military Equipment Use Policy (Item F.3)

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 2047 for Rogers Media Signs (Item H.1)

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

Consent Calendar

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

Update Current Abatement Fee Schedule

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

Amendment No. 1 with Clean Power Research, LLC for PowerClerk Software

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

Agreement with Efficiency Services Group, LLC for Energy Program Administration

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

Amendment No. 1 with West Yost & Associates for White Slough Facility

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

Assessments for Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

Traffic Resolution Updates for Pine Street, Ham Lane, and Washington/Sacramento Streets

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

Amendment No. 2 with LDA Partners for Animal Services Facility

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

Amendment No. 7 with ICR Refrigeration for HVAC Services

approved4-0Jun 3, 2026

Set Public Hearing for Mobile Food Vending Ordinance

approvedVoted yes5-0May 6, 2026

Move Item G.1 to follow Consent Calendar

approvedVoted yes5-0May 6, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar

approvedVoted yes4-0May 6, 2026

Introduction of Ordinance No. 2047 - Rogers Media Development Agreement

approvedVoted yes5-0May 6, 2026

Appointment of Kara Reddig as City Manager

Voting record (19)

19 yes0 no

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Voted yesMay 6, 2026

waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2047 to enter into a Development Agreement with Rogers Media Company to install, maintain, and operate electronic message signs on City-owned proper

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Move Item G.1 to follow Consent Calendar

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

adopt Resolution No. 2026-96 approving the exception to the 180-day waiting period for appointing a retired annuitant to the Economic Development Department.

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

move Item G.1 to directly after the Consent Calendar on the agenda

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

approve the following items hereinafter set forth, except those otherwise noted, in accordance with the report and recommendation of the City Manager.

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

adopt Resolution No. 2026-95 appointing Jamie Bandy to the position of City Treasurer of the City of Lodi.

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

adopt Resolution No. 2026-93 appointing Kara Reddig to the position of City Manager and approving the related Employment Agreement.

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

adopt Resolution No. 2026-94 ratifying the Interim City Manager’s employment of Jamie Bandy as Director of Administrative Services and approving the Employment Agreement, effective May 12, 2026.

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

move forward with discussions with the State of California regarding the possible purchase of the Lodi Armory building.

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Introduction of Ordinance No. 2047 - Rogers Media Development Agreement

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Appointment of Kara Reddig as City Manager

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Ratification of Jamie Bandy as Director of Administrative Services

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Appointment of Jamie Bandy as City Treasurer

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Approval of Exception to 180-Day Waiting Period for Retired Annuitant

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Authorize Discussions with State Regarding Lodi Armory Building

Voted yesFeb 4, 2026

Award Operation of Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter

Voted yesJan 27, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar

Voted yesJan 27, 2026

Issue RFQ for Housing and Park Options at 130 West Century Boulevard

In the news (1)