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Ellen Kamei

Councilmember2022-2026

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
16
Total speaking time
2:50:26
Avg per meeting
10:39
Segments
3302

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Top issues during term (12)(Public Safety)

critical↑May 2026[27]

Immigrant Protection and Ice-Free Zones

Minimal administrative costs for ordinance implementation.

high→Mar 2026[23]

RV Parking and Neighborhood Impacts

Potential economic loss if businesses relocate due to safety concerns.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

RV Parking Impacts on Terra Bella Avenue

Potential future municipal expenditures for enforcement and parking management.

critical↓Apr 2026[4]

Public Safety Building Lease Revenue Bonds

Commits the city to approximately $8.3 million in annual debt service through 2056, backed primarily by Amswell property revenues, Measure G funds, and the general fund.

high↓Feb 2026[3]

E-Bike Safety and Enforcement

Staff time and specialized training costs for police officers.

high↓May 2026[2]

Community Engagement and Public Meeting Accessibility

Absorbed within existing city communications operating budgets.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Public Safety Building Public Art Project & Pilot Selection Procedure

Involves allocating a portion of the Public Safety Building's art budget toward artist selection and design proposals.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Mountain View Police Department 2025 Annual Report and Operations

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critical↓Feb 2026[1]

Automated License Plate Reader Contract and Data Privacy

The city invested approximately $154,650 in associated Flock fees, which staff and residents are seeking to recover.

critical↓Feb 2026[1]

Environmental Safety and Superfund Site Oversight

Incurs additional environmental testing and mitigation costs for the developer and responsible parties.

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

police surveillance technology

While pausing the cameras doesn't cost extra, taxpayers could see shifts in spending if the city has to overhaul its data-sharing software or hire privacy consultants.

medium↓Feb 2024[0]

police communications outage

Right now, the direct financial cost is minimal, but prolonged communication failures can slow down city operations and resource allocation.

Decisions during term (6)

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

Voting record (1)(Public Safety)

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