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Glenn Church

Second District Supervisor2023–2026

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 4, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
29
Total speaking time
6:32:25
Avg per meeting
13:32
Segments
4667

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Jan 2026[39]

Sixth-Cycle Housing Element and Rezoning

Millions in state homelessness and housing grants are being withheld until the element is certified, and ongoing fines or loss of grant eligibility compound each month of delay.

high↑May 2026[30]

Point Lobos Visitor Overuse and Safety (ParkIt!)

Enforcement costs estimated at approximately $15,300 per month for dedicated CHP patrols.

critical↑Jan 2026[29]

Vacation Rental Regulation Implementation

Vacation rentals feed the county's tourism economy but can pull homes out of the long-term housing stock.

critical↑Jan 2026[28]

Prohibition of County Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement

Federal grants such as SCAP provide funding tied to inmate data sharing.

high↑Oct 2026[27]

election endorsements

No direct taxpayer cost—this is media opinion, though it could indirectly shape votes on local spending and policy decisions.

critical→May 2026[24]

Interim Moratorium on Detention Facilities

None directly estimated at this stage, though legal and planning costs may arise.

high→Feb 2026[23]

Measure AA One-Term Project Allocations

Millions of dollars in Measure AA revenue are being appropriated for immediate road and park repairs.

critical↑Jan 2026[22]

Healthcare Safety-Net Funding and Coverage Gaps

Tens of millions of dollars in potential revenue reductions for county health services and public hospital operations.

critical↓Jan 2026[19]

Wildfire Emergency Response and Recovery

Emergency response costs are being tracked for potential state and federal reimbursement.

medium→Jan 2026[17]

Signal Hill ADU Appeal in Pebble Beach

critical↓Aug 2026[16]

Automated License Plate Readers and Surveillance Contracts

Saves the county $1,701,000 over ten years by denying the proposed Flock safety contract.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Rooster Keeping Regulations in Inland and Coastal Areas

Enforcement shifts to Housing and Community Development code staff without new positions; rooster keepers report tens of thousands in prior compliance investments.

high↓Jul 2026[14]

Agricultural and Winery Corridor Plan Implementation

Permitting costs for agricultural operators could be reduced through streamlined administrative processes.

high↓Feb 2026[13]

Point-of-Use Water Treatment Ordinance for New Construction

Property owners save on the high cost of centralized water infrastructure.

high↓Jun 2026[12]

Sheriff's Posse Grounds Event Noise and Traffic

Concerts generate approximately 60% of the non-profit Posse's operating income for scholarships and community grants.

critical↑Oct 2026[12]

El Niño Winter Storm Readiness and Mitigation

The county authorized over $660,000 in budget adjustments and contingency transfers for emergency operations, flood warning repairs, and sandbar management.

high↑May 2026[12]

Agricultural Pesticide Safety and Air Monitoring

critical↑Jun 2026[12]

Sheriff's Office Budget Overrun

Adds just over $100,000 a year in a department already facing $3.5–4 million in projected overtime costs this fiscal year.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

County records retention modernization

No significant cost; improves compliance and storage efficiency.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Williamson Act Contract Nonrenewals

Removal of about 3,919 acres from the Williamson Act program may increase future property tax rolls.

Decisions during term (992)

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

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Ceremonial resolutions 2–10 (honorees and Veterans of the Year)

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Appointments to Area Agency on Aging and Behavioral Health Commission (Items 11–13)

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Consent calendar, Items 25–47

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Extension of detention facility moratorium (Item 18)

approved4-0Nov 3, 2026

Housing Element Update, REF22020 (Item 17)

approved4-0Nov 3, 2026

KSHIRE Property Investments appeal, PLN240362 (Item 19)

approved4-0Nov 3, 2026

Reappointment of Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo (Item 20)

tabled4-0Nov 3, 2026

Sheriff's Office position reclassification (Item 21)

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Adopt a resolution honoring Judge John Phillips as a 2026 Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission Veteran of the Year. (Supervisor Church) (NP)

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Adopt a resolution honoring Commander Amy Tomlinson as Veteran of the Year in recognition of her distinguished service in the United States Navy, her historic contributions to naval aviation, and her continued commitment to education,…

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Adopt a resolution honoring Samantha Guerrero as a 2026 Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission Veteran of the Year. (Supervisor Lopez) (NP)

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Adopt a resolution honoring Macario Venegas III as a 2026 Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission Veteran of the Year. (Supervisor Alejo) (NP)

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Adopt a Resolution honoring Rosemarie “Rose” DeFranco, Deputy Director of Social Services for the Community Benefits Branch, for her dedicated service of 32 years and 5 months to the County of Monterey Department of Social Services upon…

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

See Supplemental Sheet

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement (A-14908) with Chancellor Consulting Group, Inc. for healthcare management consulting services,…

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Mental Health Services Agreement with The Village Project, Inc. for the provision of culturally attuned youth mental health prevention services,…

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Mental Health Services Agreement with Alliance on Aging, Inc., for the provision of mental health prevention services for older adults in the…

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Agreement with United Way of Monterey County for the provision of a toll-free telephone referral system connecting Monterey County residents to…

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Mental Health Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and CF Merced Behavioral, LLC DBA Merced Behavioral Center for the provision of…

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute the Video License Agreement between the County of Monterey and Dr. John Beuerle for a one-time payment of $10,000, effective upon execution by all parties and…

Voting record (31)

27 yes3 no1 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Approval of Axon Air Drones Agreement

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Winter Storm Preparedness and Budget Adjustments

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Nomination to CSAC Board of Directors

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Approval of Measure AA Roads Plan and Budget Amendments

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Measure AA One-Time Project Funding

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Agricultural and Winery Corridor Plan Implementing Ordinance (REF250009)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Interim Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium on Detention Facilities

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Policy Prohibiting Use of County Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Continuance of Signal Hill LLC Appeal (PLN250292)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Acceptance of CDBG and HOME CAPER for FY 25/26

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Financing and Budget Adjustment for Jail Emergency Lighting Repairs

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Adoption of Local Emergency Proclamation and Moss Landing BESS Update

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Point Lobos Parking Restrictions and Pedestrian Safety Referral

Voted noSep 22, 2026

Denial of Flock Safety ALPR Contract and Camera Removal

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

General Assistance Program Funding

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Countywide Facilities Master Plan Direction

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Water Treatment Ordinance (Chapter 15.06)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Pride Flag Display Policy Update

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Highway 1 Bixby Bridge Parking Prohibition Ordinance

Voted noMay 19, 2026

Temporary Parking Moratorium at Bixby Bridge

AbstainedApr 28, 2026

General Plan Amendments (Item 22)

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Adoption of Updated General Financial Policies

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Oversized Vehicle Parking Enforcement on Railroad Avenue and Allison Road

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Acceptance of 2025 Annual Report and Amendments to Mitigation Monitoring Program

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance Prohibiting Oversized Vehicles on Railroad and Allison Roads

Voted noFeb 3, 2026

Approval of Board Committee Appointments for 2026

Voted yesJan 27, 2026

Adoption of Option Four for 1281 Broadway Replacement Project

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

Approval of Ceremonial Resolutions

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

Board Appointments

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

PLN250191 - Lot Line Adjustment in Soledad

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

2026 North County Fire Protection District Impact Fees