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Tony Ding

Vice Mayor2024-12-17 – 2028-12-01 (oath of office administered at the December 17, 2024 council meeting per City of San Gabriel minutes of Dec 17, 2024; city council page says members serve four-year terms with general elections in November of even-numbered years; month-level end: December 2028 per that four-year term)

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
17
Total speaking time
3:30:45
Avg per meeting
12:24
Segments
3368

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Top issues during term (18)(Parks Rec)

high↓Jan 2026[21]

Smith Park Pool — $500,000 Planning Grant

The heater replacement is underway; new private and semi-private lessons carry fees that have not yet been set.

medium↑Jun 2026[17]

Mission Playhouse Centennial (2027)

$3,000 in private donations plus a matching $3,000 budget amendment.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

Right SG Shuttle Service and Event Accessibility

The city will spend on two new Ford Transit vans, giving it a needed backup vehicle.

high↑Oct 2026[15]

Declining Event Attendance and Marketing Data

Better data could shape how the community services budget is directed toward events and marketing.

high↑Jan 2026[14]

Youth Ambassador Program

No direct cost yet; larger additions like an ice rink would require a budget request.

low↓Sep 2026[6]

Grapevine Arbor fee waiver for Historical Association

The city forgoes $480 in rental fees.

high↓Feb 2026[5]

Veterans Memorial in Plaza Park

The design budget was already approved; construction funding and a maintenance plan still need City Council approval, with ongoing upkeep expected from the general fund.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Commercial Avenue block party closure

No significant cost noted; standard city event processing.

medium↓Mar 2026[2]

Mission Playhouse Nonprofit and Strategic Plan

The city forgoes $10,270 in Playhouse rental revenue across the two waivers.

low↓Jul 2026[2]

Independence Day Parade Revival and Holiday Flag Displays

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Recognition of indigenous people

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

50th anniversary Holiday Tree Lighting expansion

Ice rink and slide options cost roughly the same; a real ice rink could be costly but could also generate revenue if privately operated.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Community Recreation Center office closure

Classes were postponed, not canceled; no cost figure was given.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Victor Lugo Park flooding after storms

No cost estimate given; a permanent fix would likely be a budget-cycle item.

low↓Jan 2026[1]

Lantern Festival, March 21-22, 2026

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Park hours ordinance (6 a.m. opening)

No fiscal impact — the cost of updating park signage fits within the current year's budget.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Smith Park two-hour parking enforcement

medium↓May 2026[1]

Marketing to South San Gabriel and Valley Boulevard Communities

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Parks Rec.

Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)

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In the news (1)