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Heather Criss
Councilmembermonth-level start: December 2024 per city council page cityofukiah.com/city-council ('Current term' / 'First elected'); month-level end: November 2028 per the same 'Current term' line (four-year terms start December 1 per Mendocino Voice 2024 election coverage). First elected November 2024 per city page; stored start is the current term.
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Top issues during term (3)
high↓Sep 2026[2]
annexation proposal dropped
No immediate hit to your wallet—residents near the city limits keep their current tax and fee setup, while Ukiah misses out on potential new revenue.
high↓May 2025[0]
police misconduct settlement costs
Ukiah taxpayers are reportedly on the hook for millions in settlement and legal costs, which can squeeze the city budget.
medium↓Dec 2025[0]
flooding emergency
Expect costs from property damage, emergency response, and business or commute disruptions as closures and flood cleanup drag on.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Criss was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found.