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Rancho Cordova
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David M. Sander

District 1 Council Member2024-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
21
Total speaking time
3:00:06
Avg per meeting
8:35
Segments
2843

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Sep 2026[45]

Cordova Arena and Downtown DOVA Project

City participation could reach roughly $185 million in shared revenue and fee waivers over 35 years if the project is wildly successful — but nothing flows unless the arena is built and operating.

high↑Aug 2026[25]

Radar-Enforceable Speed Limits

Enforcement is funded through state Office of Traffic Safety and Cannabis Tax Fund grants; a citation nets the city only about $1.25.

high↑Aug 2026[17]

city council election

Holding the election costs the city about $14,261 it could have saved, plus Stevenson loses his $650 statement fee.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Grant Line Road Improvements

$50 million in total grant funding secured for the corridor.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

City Manager Compensation

Adds about $20,352 to the city manager's base salary plus a $15,900 one-time incentive, from the General Fund.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

Zoning Code Amendment — Article 9 Specific Use Provisions (Section 23.901.060)

No direct cost to residents; these are regulatory clarifications.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

FY 2025-26 Year-End Finances and Reserve Policies

Roughly $185 million in potential city commitments over 35 years, plus about $940,000 in already-approved fee waivers.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Douglas 103 Subdivision Final Maps

Lennar says smaller homes with comp shingle roofs keep prices within reach of entry-level buyers.

medium↑Mar 2026[13]

Douglas 103 subdivision final map (Lennar)

None

high↑Nov 2026[13]

Cavala Ranch driveway code enforcement notices

Homeowners face repair costs plus a $10,000 fee to contest — the council will revisit the policy.

medium↑Jul 2026[12]

Opportunity Zones 2.0 designation

Could attract private capital investment into underinvested tracts over a 10-year period.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

New Sports Arena and Plaza Fee Waivers

An estimated $185 million in forgone or shared tax revenue and fee waivers over 35 years, offset by new tax revenue the project generates.

medium↑Jan 2026[11]

Perchlorate and PFAS in Local Drinking Water

Unknown — an offline well and future treatment decisions could carry significant water system costs.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Asteria Flats Affordable Multifamily Housing Bonds

$5 million city loan, with staff trying to trim the amount if construction bids come in under budget.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing

Artwalk adds roughly $1.7 million to the $35.3 million bridge project; each sculptural piece carries a $200,000 budget.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

CDBG 2027 Annual Action Plan

Federal CDBG grant funding for 2027 community improvements.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Special Tax Zone No. 36 and Stormwater Fee for IONNA EV Charging Project

Creates a new special tax zone and a proposed annual stormwater utility fee subject to property owner protest.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Planning Commission Process and Conflict-of-Interest Allegations

high↓Sep 2026[10]

Transformative Climate Communities Grant Application

Grant amounts are still shifting; final funding figures will be set in the September 30 application.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Community Food Hub

Decisions during term (166)

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

approvedNov 2, 2026

Consent calendar items 9.1–9.4 (minutes; radar speed limits ordinance; Mather landscape contract; conflict of interest code)

approvedVoted yes5-0Nov 2, 2026

Resolution approving the CDBG 2027 Annual Action Plan (item 10.1)

approvedNov 2, 2026

CEQA exemption determination for the Cordova Arena / Downtown DOVA project (item 11.1a)

approvedVoted yes4-1Nov 2, 2026

Adoption of the Financial Participation Agreement with DOVA Arena, LLC and Alpha One Sports and Entertainment Group, LLC (item 11.1b)

approvedNov 2, 2026

Second reading and adoption of the Development Agreement ordinance (item 11.1d)

approvedVoted yes4-1Nov 2, 2026

First Amendment to the Economic Development Participation Agreement (item 11.1c)

approved5-0Nov 2, 2026

Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of October 19, 2026, and the Special Meeting of October 26, 2026.

approved7-0Oct 28, 2026

Consent Calendar (Minutes of Sept 23 and Sept 30, 2026; 2027 Meeting Schedule)

approved7-0Oct 28, 2026

Rio Del Oro Parcel 67E – Major Design Review (PLND-0226-0155)

approvedVoted yes4-1Oct 26, 2026

CEQA Exemption Determination (Guidelines Section 15183)

approvedVoted yes4-1Oct 26, 2026

Major Design Review Resolution — Cordova Arena

approvedVoted yes4-1Oct 26, 2026

Land Transfer Agreement Resolution

tabledVoted yes5-0Oct 26, 2026

Direction on Financial Participation Agreement

approvedVoted yes4-1Oct 26, 2026

First Reading — Downtown DOVA Development Agreement Ordinance

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 19, 2026

Consent Calendar Items 9.1-9.8

approvedOct 19, 2026

Capital Village Residences Major Design Review and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (10.1)

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 19, 2026

Radar Enforceable Speed Limits Ordinance (10.2)

approvedOct 19, 2026

Kora Power, Inc. Economic Incentive (11.1)

approvedOct 19, 2026

City Manager Compensation (12.1)

approvedOct 19, 2026

FY 2026-2027 Salary Schedule Amendment (12.2)

Voting record (19)

18 yes1 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Resolution approving the CDBG 2027 Annual Action Plan (item 10.1)

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

Adoption of the Financial Participation Agreement with DOVA Arena, LLC and Alpha One Sports and Entertainment Group, LLC (item 11.1b)

Voted yesNov 2, 2026

First Amendment to the Economic Development Participation Agreement (item 11.1c)

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

CEQA Exemption Determination (Guidelines Section 15183)

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Major Design Review Resolution — Cordova Arena

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Land Transfer Agreement Resolution

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Direction on Financial Participation Agreement

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

First Reading — Downtown DOVA Development Agreement Ordinance

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Consent Calendar Items 9.1-9.8

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Radar Enforceable Speed Limits Ordinance (10.2)

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 16.1–16.13)

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Public Hearing Items 17.1 and 17.2

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Purchase of Former VSP Buildings for Future Community Center (19.2)

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Consent Calendar Items 9.1–9.15

Voted noAug 17, 2026

Motion to Appoint Elliott Stevenson and Cancel the District 2 Election (Option 1)

Favored letting voters decide

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Ordinances Canceling Douglas 98 and Sundance Development Agreements (10.2)

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Law Enforcement Services Contract with Sacramento County Sheriff (Contract 2026-83)

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

approve item 16.2

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

Zinfandel Overcrossing Artwalk Artist Contracts (16.2)