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Paul Walkingstick

Council Membermonth-level end: April 2026 per Monterey County Now 2026-04-03 (resigned April 1 2026); month-level start: December 2024 (sworn December 4 2024)

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At a glance

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Term ending Apr 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
2
Total speaking time
5:17
Avg per meeting
2:39
Segments
64

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Top issues during term (15)(Parks Rec)

high↓Jan 2026[21]

Proposed Dog Park at Hayward Park

The project would be 100% privately funded at roughly $500,000, though the city could face ongoing maintenance costs.

high↑Mar 2026[15]

Youth Advisory Subcommittee update

Other cities gave youth advisory groups small grants; Greenfield's youth-driven community center topped $20 million.

high↓Jan 2026[10]

Community needs assessment survey

The board hopes to limit staff time to a few hours, using low-cost online survey tools.

medium↓Feb 2026[6]

Recreation Metrics Reporting

Unknown — the council asked for a price estimate before proceeding.

medium↓Jan 2026[4]

Chautauqua Hall ownership and use

$176,608 plus 10% contingency in city contract, reimbursed largely by Heritage Society donations.

low↓Mar 2026[4]

Pacific Grove Cares community beautification

Grant applications submitted for litter pickup and infrastructure; amounts not stated.

high↓Mar 2026[3]

Monterey Bay Coastal Recreational Trail management

Signage and striping are described as low-cost; an ambassador program would be a new volunteer effort.

high↓Feb 2026[3]

Crocker Avenue Proposal — Dog Park and Temporary Skate/Bike Area

A private donor covers the build so far, but neighbors worry about long-term maintenance costs and the expensive environmental studies a project would require.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Volunteer stewardship — Perkins Park cleanup and Arbor Day

The plan's tree-planting line item drew questions about a seemingly high annual cost figure of roughly $107,000 that commissioners flagged for review.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Community Center and park restroom conditions

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Recreation Trail signage improvements

Costs not yet estimated until the signage inventory is complete.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

ADA improvements at Lover's Point parking lot

Project cost wasn't stated at the meeting; it's a city public works project.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Park and facility assessments

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

FY 26-27 Special Events Calendar

Fee waivers for 22 events mean the city absorbs staff and facility costs for those.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

ADA improvements and disabled parking at the library

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found matching Parks Rec.

Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)

No votes found matching Parks Rec.