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Karen Nau

District 3 Council Member2022-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
27
Total speaking time
3:03:07
Avg per meeting
6:47
Segments
2680

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (11)(Development)

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Historic Addition at 535 Howard Street

Private project with no direct impact on city budget.

critical↑Mar 2026[9]

Economic Development Workplan and Hotel Incentive Program

Enhanced economic development initiatives aim to increase municipal tax revenues.

high↓May 2026[9]

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Incentive Programs

Potential general fund expenditure depending on rebate structure and grant availability.

medium↓Sep 2026[6]

Bus Stop Infrastructure and Shelter Procurement

Funded through existing capital improvement project allocations and upcoming grant requests.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Housing Element Progress and Production

None directly from code adoption.

high↓May 2026[2]

Petaluma Beacon Roundabout Art Installation

The $150,000 project is entirely funded by private donations and Rotary fundraising, with no direct cost to the city.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Vallejo Street Shared Housing Concerns

Staff time dedicated to community engagement and code monitoring for the transitional housing site.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Gallaher Senior Living Public Art Fulfillment

The developer is investing the full public art obligation of $177,382.40 into the on-site artwork.

critical↓Feb 2026[1]

EKN Hotel Project and Historic Downtown Revitalization

Generates an estimated $33 million in transient occupancy tax over 30 years, creates approximately 80 jobs, and provides $1.7 to $2.07 million in development impact fees.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Climate Action Blueprint Implementation and CCB Liaison Network

None.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Wasatch Self-Storage Phase 2 and Neighborhood Compatibility

Private project costs absorbed by the applicant developer.

Decisions during term (2)

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

Voting record (1)(Development)

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