Auto Mall loans (Item 8.3)

Called the loan a win-win — repaid money that keeps hundreds of jobs and a top tax generator in Palmdale.

Normally against lending public money to wealthy businesses, but said this loan is different — these are community pillars who give back.

Echoed support and urged the city to finally follow through for the mall dealers after three city managers.

Echoed support but argued the city should have offered a lower interest rate — even 2% — to reward local investment.

Fiercely opposed: the city shouldn't lend to millionaires during an affordability crisis, and he suspects the loans will be forgiven after the election.