Janice Cader Thompson
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 2:38:05
- Avg per meeting
- 7:32
- Segments
- 2257
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Top issues during term (18)(General)
Mascots 2.0 Regional Transit Coordination and Proposed Route Changes
Reduces operating costs and addresses budget deficits through service cutbacks.
Immigrant Rights and Sanctuary Policies
Absorbed within existing operating budgets through staff training and administrative updates.
Primary Influent Pump Station (PIPS) Parallel Force Main Project
The contract is funded at $34,530,625 using wastewater revenue bond proceeds.
Community Engagement and Tree Commendations
Minimal administrative costs associated with city communications and signage.
'Poe the Crow' Community Cleanliness and Education Campaign
Utilizes existing staff time and volunteer resources with minimal direct financial cost.
Landscape Assessment District Deficit Remediation
A one-time general fund allocation of approximately $750,000 to clear past deficits.
Building Electrification Policy Transition
Grant-dependent funding for neighborhood infrastructure transitions.
Single-Use Plastics and Restaurant Outreach
Potential future city costs for pilot programs or business assistance.
missing person alert
No direct financial impact, but finding him quickly could prevent costly emergency services.
gas bans
This federal probe could mean unexpected costs or delays for builders and the city if regulations change.
reusable cups initiative
Businesses might see a small cost for the cups and washing, but it could save them money on disposables in the long run.
natural gas bans lawsuit
This lawsuit could cost taxpayers a bundle and make building new homes more expensive.
natural gas bans
This lawsuit could mean big legal bills for Petaluma and might make building more expensive if they lose.
farmworker wages and labor conditions
Raising wages could mean higher costs for wine drinkers, but also better lives for workers.
ethics investigation
Depending on the outcome, this could mean fines or other penalties for individuals involved.
city attorney conduct
If this conduct is proven, it could lead to costly investigations or legal challenges, ultimately costing taxpayers.
public health vending machine
This is a free service, so no direct cost to you, but it's funded by a county program.
City employee compensation
Your tax dollars are directly funding these pay increases, so expect that to be reflected in the city's budget.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Thompson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Certification of Final EIR for Petaluma General Plan 2050
Adoption of Petaluma General Plan 2050
General Plan and Draft EIR Resolution
Recommendation to Adopt General Plan
Repeal of Downtown Housing and Economic Development Overlay General Plan Amendment
Voting record (5)(General)
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