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Kevin McDonnell

Mayor2022-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
21
Total speaking time
10:31:18
Avg per meeting
30:04
Segments
12389

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Top issues during term (15)(Parks Rec)

high↑Feb 2026[18]

Measure M Parks Investment and Measure H Renewal

Generates approximately $880,000 annually on average for Petaluma park maintenance and capital improvements.

critical↑May 2026[17]

Petaluma Fairgrounds Master Plan and Community Resilience Center

Affects municipal revenues and operational costs associated with fairgrounds management.

medium↑Feb 2026[14]

Rainbow Bridge Pet Commemoration Project

Project is volunteer-led and donor-supported with no direct burden on city operating funds.

high↑Oct 2026[13]

Naming of Petaluma Community Sports Fields Baseball Field after John 'JJ' Jackson

Negligible costs associated with signage and dedication ceremonies.

high↓Feb 2026[5]

East Side Pathway Naming and Wayfinding

Up to $220,000 funded by Transportation Development Act Article 3.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Senior Services and Resource Outreach

Planning for the 2027 Resource Fair may involve minor venue and vendor coordination costs.

high↓Mar 2026[3]

Petaluma River Trestle Revitalization and Ownership

Potential significant costs for removal, remediation, or restoration depending on partnership and ownership determinations.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Dog Park Facilities and Maintenance

Potential future costs for park maintenance or fencing improvements if evaluated by staff.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Dog Park Needs and Foxtail Hazards

medium↓May 2026[2]

McNear-Landy Riverfront Mural Project

Estimated material costs of $120 for primer, with labor provided by community volunteers.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Lucchesi Park Batting Cage Expansion

Estimated at approximately $10,000, funded through community donations and fundraising events with city staff absorbing administrative and permitting review fees.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Petaluma River Park Complete Streets Checklist Review

Involves regional grant funding exceeding $250,000.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Lucchesi Park Skatepark Public Art Installation

Funded through in-lieu fees generated by the Lucchesi Park skatepark project.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Cavanaugh Pool Sudden Closure and Community Impact

The pool refresh was completed using in-house labor and existing park maintenance resources without requiring special supplemental council appropriations, though long-term cost recovery and fee structures will be evaluated during annual budget cycles.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

McNear Park Bocce Ball Court Proposal

The project will be funded entirely through monetary, material, and labor donations collected by the Sunrise Rotary Club.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while McDonnell 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.