California Record
Yolo County, California
SA

Sheila Allen

District 4 Supervisor2025-2029 (Gov. Code §24200)

No biography on file yet.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Jan 8, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
19
Total speaking time
8:19:55
Avg per meeting
26:19
Segments
8921

Want every word Allen has said?

The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Allen said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.

Top issues during term (20)

high↑Feb 2026[34]

Groundwater Management and Ag Well Moratorium

Applicants pay an estimated $500-$1,000 per peer review; no general fund impact.

medium↑May 2026[22]

Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project easements

$23,100 total in easement payments; no general fund impact.

high↑May 2026[20]

Measure X transient occupancy tax increase on November ballot

Roughly $250,000 a year in new revenue, paid mostly by visitors.

medium↑Jun 2026[20]

Yolo Active Transportation Corridors Plan adopted

No general fund impact.

high↑Jul 2026[19]

Invasive golden mussels approaching the region

No general fund impact.

medium↑Jul 2026[17]

Climate Action and Adaptation Plan implementation

No funding allocated with adoption; fleet charging infrastructure alone is estimated at $13–15 million, offset by $440,000–$700,000 in potential annual fuel and maintenance savings.

high↑Oct 2026[13]

Freeport Bridge Closure Impacts Clarksburg

high↑Feb 2026[13]

Yolo County homelessness response and 2026-2029 plan

Not specified; funding interacts with Behavioral Health Services Act resources.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Leinberger jail facility and state compliance risk

No general fund impact is listed for the programs.

medium↑Jul 2026[12]

Election certification contest

medium↑Jan 2026[11]

Future of Yolo County's membership in Area 4 Agency on Aging

County match of $56,588 returned roughly $1.1 million in services last year; separation costs and benefits are still being studied.

medium↑Mar 2026[11]

Farm Worker Housing Efforts

Possible county funding, Prop 1 grant pursuit and letters of support under discussion.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Kratom public health risk and enforcement

Minimal expected cost — adds kratom to existing tobacco retail license inspections.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Yolo Bypass and Delta water projects

The study itself has no general fund impact, but the proposed project could remove roughly 1,326 acres from local agricultural production and tax rolls.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Yolo 80 Express Lanes Tolling

Phase 1 cost is roughly $200 million; Phase 2 would require an estimated additional $200-plus million.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

North Davis Meadows water consolidation

$1,640,745 from CSA funds, no general fund impact.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

2025 agricultural economy and crop report

Gross ag value rose about $91 million year over year; the county itself collects no sales tax on most crops (cannabis excepted).

critical↓Jan 2026[10]

FY 2026-27 budget deficit and proposed layoffs

A $35.2 million general fund gap for next fiscal year, with potential layoffs and service reductions.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

UC Cooperative Extension services and federal cuts

Federal SnapEd cuts eliminated nine staff positions and ended a nutrition program serving thousands.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

How to spend $1.1 million in behavioral health housing funds

$1.1 million in state Behavioral Health Services Act funds for FY 2026-27; no general fund impact.

Decisions during term (447)

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

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 6–24)

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Juvenile Secure Track and Camp Programs (Item 27)

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Zero-Emission Vehicle Action Plan Adoption (Item 30)

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Consider Approval of Agenda.

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Approve agreement with Frank E. Howald and Donna F. Howald, Trustees of the Frank E. and Donna F. Howald Revocable Trust dated July 28, 2011; Brad L. Howald and Michele Horsky, Trustees of the Howald Horsky Family Trust dated January 16,…

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Adopt a Notice of Exemption finding that the Safe Streets 4 All Grant Safety Action Plan is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and approve development of the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. (No general fund impact)…

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Approve second amendment to Agreement No. 16-206 with GHD Inc., to extend the term of the agreement through October 2, 2031 for roundabout design services for the County Road 98 Bike and Safety Improvement Project, Phase II. (No general…

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Approve the minutes of the October 20, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting.

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Ratify the following: Resolution No. 26-143 affirming Yolo County’s Commitment to Election Integrity, Support for Election Workers, and Opposition of the Intimidation of Election Officials and Voters. Resolution No. 26-144 recognizing the…

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Accept resignations, consider appointments and reappointments.

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Correspondence.

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Conferences, meetings and events the Board of Supervisors attended.

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Review and affirm the continued existence of a local state of emergency due to the invasive Golden Mussel Infestation in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. (No general fund impact) (Webb/Snyder)

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Approve Community Benefit Grant proposal in the amount of $15,000 for the SMUD's Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) to support “Yolo Day” at the museum; and delegate authority to the Procurement Manager to execute the grant agreement…

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Yolo County Transportation District (YoloTD) regarding Administrative and Legal Services, including the waiver of potential legal conflicts; and authorize the Chair and the County…

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Receive and file the Yolo County Treasurer's Report on Investments for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. (No general fund impact) (Haynes/Sorensen)

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Adopt Authorized Position and Salary Resolution to implement changes to the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections Department and adopt new Public Information Specialist class specification. (General fund impact: $15,163) (Pannu/Brown)

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Receive and file the Internal Audit Report titled Purchase Card Program Audit. (No general fund impact) (Lugo)

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Approve fourth amendment to Agreement No. 23-317 with C.O.R.E. Medical Clinic to add funding in the amount of $853,000 by adding $33,000 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $820,000 for fiscal year 2026-27 for a new contract maximum of $6,280,031,…

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 25-271 with California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) to update the terms of service and add funding of $81,861 for costs associated with Measurement Year 2026/Reporting Year 2027,…

Voting record (89)

85 yes4 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Took the following actions: Accepted the Draft Groundwater Work Plan Accepted staff recommendation to make the RFQ Hydrogeologist List be a recommended list rather than a required list and directed th

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Approved agenda as submitted.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-20, with comments made on Agenda Item No. 14.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approved agenda as submitted.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-28.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Took the following actions: Held a public hearing on the County of Yolo and In-Home Support Services (IHSS) Public Authority budget for fiscal year 2026-27; Approved the 2026-27 County of Yolo budgets

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Approved recommended action and continued the ordinance to the next regularly scheduled meeting for adoption.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Held a public hearing and approved recommended action by Resolution No. 26-127 .

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Approved agenda as submitted.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-21, with comments made on Agenda Item No. 11E.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Approved recommended action by Resolution No. 26-121.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Approved agenda as submitted.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Received presentation on the Delta and Yolo Bypass Water Resources Program and approved recommended actions C and D as noted below, with the understanding that Recommended Action B (Adopt the updated

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-19.

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-26 with comments made on Agenda Item Nos. 13, 17 and 26.

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Approved agenda as submitted.

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Held a public hearing and approved recommended action by Resolution No. 26-99 with the following amendments to Attachment B: removal of parcel numbers 051-172-030 (3402 CR 88B, Dunnigan) and 047-140-

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Held a public hearing and approved recommended action by Resolution Nos. 26-100 and 26-101 and Zoning Ordinance No. 681.238 .

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Held a public hearing and approved recommended action by Ordinance No. 1587 and Agreement No. 26-133 .

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Approved agenda as submitted.

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

District Attorney Candidate Interviews were conducted and the Board of Supervisors appointed Melinda Aiello as the new District Attorney to serve the remainder of the unexpired term.

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Held a public hearing and approved recommended action by Resolution No. 26-85 .

Voted noJun 23, 2026

Held a public hearing and approved the proposed fees by Resolution No. 26-87, with the exception of the following four permit fees: Window Installation and/or Replacement HVAC Installation, Residentia

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-40, with Supervisor Barajas recusing himself on Agenda Item No. 24, Supervisor Villegas recusing himself on Agenda Item No. 32, and comments made on Agenda Item No.

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Held a public hearing and approved recommended action by Resolution No. 26-86 .

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Approved recommended action, with Supervisor Barajas recusing himself on this item.

Voted noJun 23, 2026

2026-27 Master Fee Resolution (Item 46)

Concerned about the impact of steep permit fee increases on rural residents with tight budgets.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Approved recommended action by Resolution No. 26-76, 26-77 and Budget Resolution No. 25-121.27 with Supervisor Barajas recusing himself from any RISE, Inc. related matters.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Approved agenda as submitted.

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Approved agenda as submitted.

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-17 with Supervisor Barajas recusing himself on Agenda Item No. 14.

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Held a public hearing and approved recommended action by Ordinance No. 1586 and Resolution Nos. 26-74 and 26-75

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Continued the public hearing to June 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Approved recommended action.

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Approved the 2nd Option to postpone current action to allow for further evaluation. Directed Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) staff, in collaboration with the County Administrator's Office, to

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Approved agenda as submitted.

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Approved recommended action by Agreement No. 26-95 .

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Approval of Agenda

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Consent Agenda Items 6-25

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Yolo RNG Landfill Gas Beneficial Use Project

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Transient Occupancy Tax increase ordinance (first reading)

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-25 with comments made on Agenda Item No. 20.

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

SB 707 remote participation resolution

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

211 Yolo Care Coordination HUB Pilot

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-21 with comments made on Agenda Item No. 20.

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Approved agenda as submitted.

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Approved recommended action.

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Approved agenda as submitted.

Voted noApr 14, 2026

Approved recommended action by Agreement No. 26-66 . Motion passed by a 4:1 vote.

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-26, except for Agenda Item No. 12, which was moved to the Regular Agenda. Additionally, Agenda Item No. 14 was removed from the agenda to a future meeting.