Lisa Craig
About
Lisa Craig-Hensley's platform for her re-election campaign centers on continuing and completing unfinished work on the Lodi City Council.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyLisa Craig-Hensley cited unfinished work as a primary motivation in her bid for re-election to the Lodi City Council.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 1:23:52
- Avg per meeting
- 20:58
- Segments
- 964
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Top issues during term (20)
Public Safety Staffing and Facilities
Ongoing operational funding needed for additional sworn personnel and support staff.
Infrastructure and Growth Management
Significant capital investment required for roadway repairs, facility maintenance, and utility infrastructure.
Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter Operation
Potential economic losses if local businesses relocate due to neighborhood conditions.
personnel action
Who knows how this will affect city finances, but it definitely doesn't inspire confidence.
Potential Acquisition of Lodi Armory Building
Potential future capital acquisition costs at fair market value.
Housing and Park Options at 130 West Century Boulevard
Financial impacts will be determined through the RFQ developer proposal process.
Economic Development Strategic Plan Adoption
Funded through existing economic development resources and regional partnerships.
new mayor
No immediate financial impacts are mentioned, but this could signal new opportunities for diverse businesses.
traffic safety improvements
Expect some city funds to be allocated for these safety upgrades.
local politics
No direct financial impact mentioned, but it's a win for inclusivity!
Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Preview
Involves city-wide revenue and expenditure planning across all municipal funds.
November 2026 General Municipal Election Preparation
Election consolidation and administration involve county service fees and municipal printing costs.
population and housing trends
Fewer people might mean less tax revenue, but more homes could eventually boost property values.
Downtown Specific Plan Adoption
Involves ongoing implementation costs and future grant-funded infrastructure projects.
Interim City Attorney Appointment
Covered under the approved legal services agreement with Herum Crabtree Suntag.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
Distributes federal grant funding to local non-profit and community development programs.
City Leadership Appointments
Salaries and employment agreements were established pursuant to state reporting requirements.
City Communications and Social Media Strategy
Existing staff and contracted marketing resources fund the ongoing communication strategy.
Streamlining Building Permits and Off-Site Improvements
Reduces upfront development costs for projects valued between $75,400 and $150,000.
Interim City Manager Appointment
Compensated at $140 per hour, capped at 960 hours per fiscal year.
Decisions during term (93)
Recorded while Craig was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar Approval
Downtown Specific Plan Implementation Agreement (Item C.2)
Adoption of the Downtown Specific Plan (Item F.1)
2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan Approval (Item F.2)
Annual Review of Military Equipment Use Policy (Item F.3)
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2047 for Rogers Media Signs (Item H.1)
Consent Calendar
Update Current Abatement Fee Schedule
Amendment No. 1 with Clean Power Research, LLC for PowerClerk Software
Agreement with Efficiency Services Group, LLC for Energy Program Administration
Amendment No. 1 with West Yost & Associates for White Slough Facility
Assessments for Lodi Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003-1
Traffic Resolution Updates for Pine Street, Ham Lane, and Washington/Sacramento Streets
Amendment No. 2 with LDA Partners for Animal Services Facility
Amendment No. 7 with ICR Refrigeration for HVAC Services
Set Public Hearing for Mobile Food Vending Ordinance
Move Item G.1 to follow Consent Calendar
Approval of Consent Calendar
Introduction of Ordinance No. 2047 - Rogers Media Development Agreement
Appointment of Kara Reddig as City Manager
Voting record (11)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.