District 4 Council Member· 2022-2027
Charles Palmares
Vallejo
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 33
- Total speaking time
- 3:29:01
- Avg per meeting
- 6:20
- Segments
- 2593
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Top issues during term (6)(Budget)
Participatory Budgeting Cycle 9 Outreach and Engagement
The program is funded through the general fund, a DOJ grant, and a BSCC CalVIP grant through March 31, 2029.
Police Department Community Engagement and Crime Trends
Department operations are funded through the city's general fund and public safety allocations.
Long-Range Financial Planning and Fiscal Sustainability
Not to exceed $225,000 from city funds.
Housing Authority Budget Amendment and Staffing Shortages
Transfers $300,000 from the Measure P Fund to the Housing Authority Administration Fund.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Deficit and Balancing Strategies
Involves closing a $29 million gap through various expenditure reductions and use of reserves.
city council election fundraising
More than $120K is flowing through the council races, and with no local donation caps, a handful of big checks can carry more weight than small-dollar support.
Decisions during term (29)
Recorded while Palmares was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution amending FY 2026-27 budget — $300,000 Measure P transfer
ADOPT A REOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET TO REALLOCATE $29,243 OF MEASURE P EXPENDITURE BUDGET TO MEASURE P FUND BALANCE (STEP 2 OF 2)
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Budget Amendment
Housing Authority Budget Transfer (Item 8.2)
Warming Center Budget Amendment Notice of Intent (Item 9E)
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET TO ALLOCATE $65,000 IN FUND BALANCE FOR CONTINUED WORK FROM THE ROOSEVELT GROUP (STEP 2 OF 2)
Selection of Work Plan Budget Ad-Hoc Committee Member
Budget Amendment for Axon Enterprise, Inc. Technology and Software
Budget Amendment for Capitol Advocacy Partners, LLC Contract
Budget Appropriation for Housing Authority Administration
Budget Appropriation for Fire Department Helicopter Rescue Technician Program
Budget Allocation for The Roosevelt Group Consulting
Authorization of Volunteers to Update Budget Delegate Database
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $7,500 FROM THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FUND BUDGET – SUMMIT II, FUND 164 (STEP 2 OF 2)
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FUND 196 FISCAL YEAR 2026– 2027 BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE $34,728 ADDITIONAL CALVIP COHORT 5 GRANT REVENUE AND TO APPROPRIATE CORRESPONDING EXPENDITURES (STEP 2)
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $7,500 FROM THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FUND BUDGET – SUMMIT II FUND #164 (STEP 1 OF 2)
Work Plan Budget Ad-Hoc Committee Appointment
CalVIP Cohort 5 Grant Acceptance and Budget Amendment
ACCEPT $50,000 FROM THE YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION FUND TO FUND MICROGRANTS FOR YOUTH TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS TO LOCAL CLIMATE CHALLENGES AND PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FY26/27 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS ASSOCIATED…
FY 2026-27 Operating Budget Adoption
Voting record (11)(Budget)
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