Emily Francis

Vice Mayor2022-12-01 – 2026-12-01 (month-level start: December 2022 per Nov 2022 election, city recap 'sworn in after being elected in 2022'; month-level end: December 2026 per city municipal elections page, seat up Nov 3, 2026)

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 20
Total speaking time: 3:36:04
Avg per meeting: 10:48
Segments: 2172

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Top issues during term (3)(General)

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Closed-session public employee matter

The hire mainly costs salary and benefits, but the real money question is how the new manager steers budget priorities for housing and public works.

medium↓Mar 2026[0]

lawsuit against city

Taxpayers could be on the hook for the city’s legal defense and any damages or fees if it loses.

medium↓Jun 2024[0]

Salinas Dam disposition study

Taxpayers and water ratepayers could see costs shift depending on whether the county repairs, upgrades, transfers, or changes how the dam is used.

Decisions during term (1)

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

approved4-0Oct 14, 2026

Consent Item 5.c — General Plan conformity, courthouse property transfer at 1134 and 1144 Monterey Street

Voting record (0)(General)

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