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Vallejo
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Diosdado "J.R." Matulac

District 2 Council Member2022-2027

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
52
Total speaking time
8:20:26
Avg per meeting
9:37
Segments
7628

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

critical↑Mar 2026[16]

Federal Housing Choice Voucher Shortfalls

Impacts federal housing assistance funds and participant household budgets.

high↑Jan 2026[16]

Navigation Center Oversight and Case Management

Allocates $76,400 in Measure P funds for winter shelter operations.

critical↓Apr 2026[12]

City Manager Leadership Selection

Executive compensation and administrative costs will depend on the final employment agreement for the incoming City Manager.

critical↓Jan 2026[11]

Homelessness Intervention and Encampment Policies

Up to $1,000 allocated for lived experience stipends from existing homelessness line items.

critical↓Aug 2026[5]

Vallejo Vision Gun Violence Intervention Program

The program is funded at approximately $1.8 million through March 2029 via general funds, DOJ victim grants, and a CalVIP Cohort 5 grant.

high↓Feb 2026[3]

Interim City Manager Labor Negotiations

Labor agreements directly impact the city's operational budget and personnel expenditures.

medium↓Jul 2025[2]

city manager controversy

This drama could cost the city big time if it drives away businesses or tourism.

critical↓Apr 2026[1]

Scotts Valley Tribe Temporary MOU and Municipal Services

The tribe will provide over $500,000 annually in cost recovery, police officer funding, in-lieu property taxes, and nonprofit contributions.

medium↓Jul 2025[0]

pest control

Cleaning up this rat mess could cost the city a pretty penny.

medium↓Nov 2023[0]

staff bonuses

Your tax dollars are being eyed for staff bonuses instead of potentially other city services.

medium↓Aug 2024[0]

homicide

More crime means more money spent on police and potentially less business for local shops.

medium↓Feb 2025[0]

whistleblower lawsuit

Taxpayer money could be on the line if the city loses this lawsuit.

medium↓May 2023[0]

city hall operations

Expect potential delays or disruptions to city services, which could indirectly impact residents and businesses needing timely assistance.

medium↓Nov 2023[0]

new city proposal

It's unclear how this mega-project will affect your wallet, but expect big changes!

high↓May 2022[0]

smoking ban

Landlords might have to spend a bit on new signage, and code enforcement will be on the clock to hand out fines if people don't follow the rules.

high↓Jan 2026[0]

State Bar investigation of City Attorney's Office

Who knows how this will shake out financially, but investigations can get expensive.

medium↓Oct 2025[0]

immigration enforcement

No immediate financial impact is expected since the rumored raid is off the table.

medium↓Nov 2025[0]

SNAP benefits during federal shutdown

Your food stamps could be delayed, making it tough to buy groceries.

high↓Jul 2025[0]

city attorney investigation

If the investigation finds wrongdoing, taxpayers might end up footing the bill for changes or settlements.

medium↓Jan 2026[0]

legal investigation

We don't know yet, but investigations can get pricey and might impact city funds.

Decisions during term (7)

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