Rita Xavier

Vice Mayor2022-12-05 – 2026-12-01 (oath of office per City Council agenda of December 5, 2022 item B Welcome Newly-Elected City Officials and Administer Oath of Office; Vice Mayor in 2026 per city City Council page; month-level end: December 2026, city City Council page lists 'Term Expires: November 2026' for the November 2026 election and councilmembers are sworn at the December meeting per the December 5, 2022 and December 16, 2024 agendas and minutes)

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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 22
Total speaking time: 59:13
Avg per meeting: 2:42
Segments: 839

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Top issues during term (1)(Housing)

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Universal Design Ordinance

Modest added costs for larger developments, which the state still counts as a pro-housing policy.

Decisions during term (4)

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

approved3-0Jul 20, 2026

Voting record (5)(Housing)

5 yes0 no

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Voted yesMar 30, 2026

Under Major Policy Goal: EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS Pursue a DRAFT policy on any new, prospective development agreements entered into by the Housing Successor Agency to require a preferred local resident

Voted yesMar 30, 2026

refer the ordinance back to staff for the following revisions and return to Council at a later date: 1. Differentiate the small and large housing providers that are subject to the "Just Cause for Evic

Rita Xavier

Top issues during term (1)(Housing)

Universal Design Ordinance

Decisions during term (4)

ProHousing Designation Program application (Item 5)

SOS Richmond Agreement for Creek Cleanup, Housing and Job Services

Novin Development agreement for 1820 Rumrill Blvd affordable housing (Consent, RES 2026-040)

Housing Element Annual Progress Report — Resolution 2026-038 (item 15)

Voting record (5)(Housing)

Under Major Policy Goal: EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS Pursue a DRAFT policy on any new, prospective development agreements entered into by the Housing Successor Agency to require a preferred local resident

Novin Development agreement for 1820 Rumrill Blvd affordable housing (Consent, RES 2026-040)

Local resident preference for affordable housing (member-initiated motion)

Housing Element Annual Progress Report — Resolution 2026-038 (item 15)

refer the ordinance back to staff for the following revisions and return to Council at a later date: 1. Differentiate the small and large housing providers that are subject to the "Just Cause for Evic