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Wendy Bucknum

Mayor2026-2026

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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
7:51:07
Avg per meeting
26:10
Segments
7172

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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)

high↑May 2026[42]

Hoarding nuisance at 222931 Via Santa Maria

Not stated — enforcement costs and any litigation expenses were not disclosed.

high→Jan 2026[38]

Flock license plate reader briefing delayed to November

The cameras were funded in part through a grant secured by Council Member Kelley; ongoing costs weren't discussed.

high↑Jun 2026[22]

Structure fires and lithium-ion battery safety

The proposal would direct a proposed $160 fine revenue into a youth e-bike safety fund.

medium↑Feb 2026[16]

Wildfire Mitigation Funding

Grant-funded to date; continued funding depends on future grants.

medium↑May 2026[11]

Three-minute public comment mic cutoff

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Holiday fraud wave and check theft prevention

Residents have lost amounts up to $200,000 in single investment-fraud schemes.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Hard liquor sales at freeway-adjacent gas station

Minor lost sales-tax and licensing upside weighed against public-safety risk; the applicant said comparable licenses run about $30,000 on the open market.

medium↓Feb 2026[8]

Graffiti, Catalytic Converter Thefts, and Mall Crisis Response

Costly repairs for theft victims; city response includes Flock camera systems and investigations.

medium↓Sep 2026[6]

Fire Hydrant and Water Valve Inspection Program

high↓Aug 2026[6]

Fatal Collision at Glenwood Drive and Pacific Crest

low↓Sep 2026[5]

Cooling Center Outreach During Heat Wave

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

HOA nuisance wildlife (rabbit) control variances

low↓May 2026[2]

Leptospirosis pet health threat

high↓Jan 2026[2]

Immigration Enforcement Resources

One resident threatened to boycott local businesses depending on the city's ICE stance.

high↓May 2026[1]

General Plan Safety Element Update

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Fire service performance and air operations

low↓Jan 2026[1]

Flag-lowering and memorial message protocol

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Pedestrian safety at La Paz and Marguerite

Possible costs for signals, flashing beacons, or crossing improvements aren't yet estimated.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Kratom sale ban ordinance

Enforcement will use existing staff on a complaint basis — no new hires, and the city forfeits any sales tax from local kratom sales.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Iran human rights crisis

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Public Safety.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.