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John Heilman

Mayor2022-12-19 – 2026-12-01 (sworn in December 19, 2022 at the regular City Council meeting per City of West Hollywood release 'three newly elected members Meister, Byers, Heilman took an oath of office during the regular meeting on Monday, December 19, 2022'; installed as Mayor January 12, 2026 per City Council minutes; month-level end: December 2026 four-year term, seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot per Beverly Press and WeHo Online)

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
20
Total speaking time
10:45:42
Avg per meeting
32:17
Segments
9300

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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)

high↓Jan 2026[24]

Flock automated license plate reader concerns

The city has already invested in 39 plate-reader cameras and growing live camera installs; keeping the contract preserves that investment while staff work on amendments.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Ordinance Limiting Unauthorized Law Enforcement Use of City Property

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Homelessness Coordinated Response Framework

Dashboard shows $2.8M in rental assistance since 2018 and a new Measure A-funded program serving 10 households (~$60,000) in its first quarter.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Late-night noise and crowd control on the Sunset Strip

Enforcement costs fall on the city; the applicant pays for its own sound study, security plan, and any appeal-related delays.

critical↓Apr 2026[8]

Rainbow District public safety surge

Unknown; potential code enforcement and venue safety requirements.

high↓Mar 2026[8]

El Niño Preparedness

None stated.

high↓Mar 2026[7]

City Contracts and Federal Immigration Enforcement

Could affect the $5.4 million Allied Universal security ambassador contract and other vendor agreements.

high↓Feb 2026[7]

Garage access code security breach

medium↓May 2026[7]

Sheriff staffing and public safety impacts of growth

Ed Holman requested the city fund a resident mailer about posted gate codes.

high↓May 2026[3]

Fire safety and evacuation in the very high fire hazard severity zone

Property owners report insurance increases of 30-40% and new annual inspection fees.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents

Unknown; interpreter services would carry a cost.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Sidewalk Obstructions from Delivery Robots and E-Scooters

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Drone as First Responder pilot program

About $750,000 total for the one-year pilot, including the real-time watch center buildout.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Constitutional Reaffirmation Resolution

No direct cost; symbolic resolution.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

La Brea Avenue pedestrian lighting project

$248,888 construction contract, plus up to 25% ($62,222) in authorized change orders.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Community Health Hub vending machine pilot

About $112,900 in opioid settlement funds, not general tax revenue.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Vision Zero speed limits and crash dashboard

No direct cost tonight; the school-zone study will start next fiscal year.

high↓May 2026[1]

Seeds of Hope farmers market relocation

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Federal Actions Affecting Vulnerable Residents

Federal funding cuts threaten local social services; Heilman's salary pledge will direct roughly $12,000 to nonprofits this year.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Commissioner conduct and resident voice

Decisions during term (1)

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

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.