Karen Hardy
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 29
- Total speaking time
- 3:35:41
- Avg per meeting
- 7:26
- Segments
- 3229
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Comprehensive Data Center Policy and Environmental Standards
Impacts city utility revenues and infrastructure investments totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.
Comprehensive City Charter Update and Ballot Measure
Election administration costs associated with placing measures on the November 2026 ballot.
Regional Homelessness Strategy and Local Plan Alignment
Multi-million dollar regional and city investments support supportive housing, emergency shelters, and homelessness prevention systems annually.
ethics investigation
Who knows how much this could cost taxpayers if there's a cover-up?
Immigration Enforcement Policy Implementation
Negligible direct fiscal impact, though potential legal defense costs could arise.
El Camino Real Specific Plan
Significant economic activity and infrastructure improvements along the El Camino Real corridor.
Ewert Road Closure and Regional Bicycle Access
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Closed Session: Labor Negotiations and Real Estate
Potential budgetary adjustments may be needed depending on the outcome of ongoing labor contract negotiations.
Silicon Valley Power Capital Financing and Grid Expansion
Capital improvement projects and transmission upgrades involve multi-million dollar investments funded largely by large commercial customers.
state of the city
City coffers are looking healthy thanks to strong tax revenues from tech companies and steady utility payments.
homelessness increase
Get ready for potential budget bumps as the county scrambles to help more people.
Immigration Enforcement Policy Implementation
Negligible direct fiscal impact, though potential legal defense costs could arise.
Parkland Protection and Secondary Uses
Generates potential revenue for park maintenance from secondary infrastructure uses.
City Hall relocation
Involves multi-million dollar property values, long-term operating costs, and potential historic maintenance expenses.
surveillance cameras
No major financial impacts are immediately apparent, but the city could save money if it decides to turn off its cameras.
Stadium Event Street Vendor Impacts
Affected small vendors lose significant income during high-profile stadium events.
Downtown Revitalization and Feasibility
Impacts include budgeted funds for marketing campaigns, sponsorships, and community events such as FIFA watch parties.
Charter Review Committee Recommendations
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Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program Operations
Ongoing operational expenses tied to vendor software licenses and maintenance.
Super Bowl reimbursement
Involves millions in upfront municipal expenditures and subsequent reimbursements from the Bay Area Host Committee and external grants.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Hardy was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Annexation, Pre-Zone, General Plan Pre-Designation, and Vesting Tentative Map for University Station Residential Project
Approval of El Camino Real Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment, and Zoning Ordinance
Recommendation for General Plan Amendments for El Camino Real
Voting record (9)(General)
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