Fue Xiong
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 12:58
- Avg per meeting
- 2:36
- Segments
- 169
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Top issues during term (20)
election debate
No direct financial impact mentioned, but your vote could influence future spending.
Flood Risk and Climate Resilience
About $9.1 million has been secured for Bear Creek restoration, plus $5 million in new state budget funds for Bear Creek and Miles Creek flood infrastructure.
Bicycle and pedestrian safety policy
Developer pays construction cost, reimbursed through public facilities impact fee credits.
Fahrens Park One maintenance district funding crisis
Fahrens Park One reserves can sustain reduced service for about two years.
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
The top-ten project list runs roughly $100 million, and the city says it will need grants, partnerships, and new revenue to tackle it.
Mural RFP artist pay dispute
Funding levels for the public art project were called insufficient by the speaker.
Jobs and Economic Development
No direct city cost; the tax incentives are federal capital-gains breaks that don't touch local property or sales tax.
Housing Affordability and Housing Mix
Mixed-use housing can generate dramatically more property tax revenue per acre — one analysis cited figures of roughly $384,000 for residential versus $9.9 million for mixed-use.
Comprehensive General Plan Update
The full process, including the required environmental impact report, runs into 2027-2028 and will shape where the city invests in infrastructure, housing and jobs for decades.
Equitable Funding Across Art Forms
The full ~$58,000 annual budget was on the table in July.
Downtown redevelopment of 626 W. Main Street
The lot appraised at $55,000; the recommended buyer offers $25,000 but plans $450,000-$550,000 in improvements.
Bob Hart Square fountain repair vs. planter conversion
Repairs can be done within already-budgeted money.
Alleged Assault at El Portal Imaging
VST Development Infrastructure Financing via JPA/CFD
No city debt — the CFD itself repays bonds — but special taxes would fall on future VST homeowners.
Sweetie animal cruelty case
Water operator job descriptions cite outdated certifying agency
Food Truck Regulation and Planning Commission Authority
No direct cost to residents, but a moratorium could pause new food truck businesses while the ordinance is studied.
East 21st Street Safety
Blue Light Camera Program donation
$85,566 federal grant covers the purchase; no local match mentioned.
2026-2036 Parks Master Plan adoption
Full build-out of listed priorities could approach $100 million; adoption itself commits no money.
Decisions during term (320)
Recorded while Xiong was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar (balance: H.1, H.2, H.4-H.7)
H.3 Tractor and Flail Mower Purchase ($66,990.22)
I.1 Police Department JAG Grant — Camera Trailers
I.2 Bob Hart Square Fountain Repairs
I.3 Devonwood Apartments Fee In-Lieu Agreement ($579,415)
Approval of Street Closure Request with the Use of City Owned Property Located at Bob Hart Square, and for In-Kind Services Provided by the City of Merced, Submitted by United Way of Merced County and the Merced Christmas Collaborative for…
Approval of Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreements with Harvest Time ($63,539), Project Sentinel ($43,875), and Merced County Human Services Agency ($50,000), Consistent with the Respective Programs…
Consent Calendar (Items I.1-I.3)
I.4 — West Coast Arborists tree contract amendment
I.5 — Twelve Chevrolet trucks, $627,128.61
I.6 — Two Ford Explorer detective vehicles, $77,021.28
J.1 — Select Porch on Main for 626 W. Main Street
J.2 — JPA with MCOE for Virginia Smith Trust infrastructure
J.3 — Adopt 2026-2036 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
J.4 — 120 Glock 45 Gen 5 pistols, $106,327.42
J.5 — $1,346 for Fahrens Park assessment ballot noticing
J.6 — Cook's Communications fire vehicle upfitting, $300,000
Consent agenda (balance of items)
F-6 El Capitan parking agreement — continued
G-1 Vacation 26-0002 — Canal Street easement (Bob Hart Square)
Voting record (24)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
I.1 Police Department JAG Grant — Camera Trailers
I.2 Bob Hart Square Fountain Repairs
I.5 — Twelve Chevrolet trucks, $627,128.61
Voted no after questioning whether the vehicle purchases were budgeted replacements
I.6 — Two Ford Explorer detective vehicles, $77,021.28
Stated his no was 'just for consideration'
J.2 — JPA with MCOE for Virginia Smith Trust infrastructure
Objected to tier-one funding prioritizing the charter school over essential water and sewer infrastructure
J.4 — 120 Glock 45 Gen 5 pistols, $106,327.42
Multi-Unit Substandard Buildings inspection procedures (J.2)
Preferred a firm not-to-exceed deadline rather than leaving notice timing to officer discretion.
I.5/I.6 — Bulletproof vests ($61,830) and BRINC emergency response drones ($479,994)
L.1 — High-Speed Rail community outreach authorization
The High-Speed Rail Authority, not the city, should bear the burden of community engagement after abandoning prior town hall work.
L.2 — Bicycle and e-bike safety referral
Habit change comes through infrastructure like protected bike lanes, not ticketing and enforcement.
Self-Storage Facility at 1380 E. Yosemite Avenue (J.1)
Opposed a self-storage use on the site, preferring walkable mixed-use development.
FY 2026-27 Budget Adoption (J.6)
Wanted funds shifted from public safety toward community needs like tenant relocation assistance.
Community Outreach Mailers and Digital Marketing Contracts (K.2)
CARB Grant for Connect South Merced Planning (K.3)
Objected to the city choosing partner organizations without a bid process rather than groups already organized in South Merced.
Stephen Leonard Youth Center Lease to Merced College (K.4)
Bellevue Ranch North Village 24A final map (Resolution 2026-24)
Direction to close the $1.3M general fund budget shortfall
He wanted expense reductions, including cuts to the police budget, rather than reserve transfers.
2026 HUD Annual Action Plan (Resolution 2026-31)
He preferred Option Two to fund Youth for Christ Central Valley's youth services program.
Council stipend increase (Resolution 2026-25)
He wanted the ~$23,000 cost redirected to community needs instead.
Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 grant application (Resolution 2026-30)
He wants actual physical infrastructure that reduces speed, not Hawk signals and beacons.
K.4 — Kitchell construction management for Fire Station 56
K.5 — Restated Transit Joint Powers Agreement
M.1 — 18th Street downtown parking study
Concerned this would jump ahead of existing unfunded road priorities
Direct Transportation/HSR Subcommittee to study station relocation and report back in 45 days
Wanted community town halls and engagement before any decision on the relocation.