Cynthia Garfield

Council Member2025-01-01 to 2026-11-01 (month-level start: January 2025, sworn Jan 15 2025 per Monterey County Now; month-level end: November 2026 per Pacific Grove city council page 'appointed through 2026 election')

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Term ending Nov 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 5
Total speaking time: 42:25
Avg per meeting: 8:29
Segments: 529

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Top issues during term (1)(Governance)

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Initiative Charter Amendment on Mayor and Councilmember Compensation

Would raise councilmember pay for the first time in 28 years, up to 5% per year under SB 320.

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