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District 4 Council Member· 2022-2027

Charles Palmares

Vallejo

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

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 (20)(Public Safety)

critical↑Jan 2026[35]

Police Surveillance Technology & Data Privacy Oversight

Staffing constraints may require additional administrative resources or budget allocations for dedicated audit personnel.

critical↑Feb 2026[34]

Flock Safety Technology Agreements and Usage

The city maintains a multi-year contract for Flock Safety technology totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars funded through measures such as Measure P.

medium↑Oct 2026[26]

Appeal of Administrative Citation at 329 Couch Street

The citation could carry fines for the property owner if upheld.

high↑Apr 2026[26]

Surveillance Technology Audit Plan and Policy

Potential future staffing costs if additional analyst positions are funded.

critical↑Oct 2026[25]

Vallejo Community Safety Center Costs and Scope

Program funding levels aren't specified in the agenda, but the September minutes show ongoing discussion about long-term funding sustainability.

high↑Oct 2026[23]

Marine Emergency Response Fireboat Funding Match

About $500,000 in one-time Measure P funds plus long-term maintenance and fuel costs absorbed into the operating budget.

critical↑Jan 2026[23]

Domestic Violence Enhanced Response and Survivor Support

Program budget discussed at approximately $481,000 for comprehensive services.

critical↑Apr 2026[16]

Gun Violence Reduction and Vallejo Vision Program

Funded in part by a $2 million California state grant and local crime mitigation allocations.

critical↑Feb 2026[13]

Police Oversight Commission Governance and Priorities

None directly associated with the interview process.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Establishment of Commission Subcommittees and Bylaws

high↑Jan 2026[12]

Executive Leadership Performance Evaluations

high↓Mar 2026[11]

Grant Funding for Unhoused Services Non-Profits

$400,000 requested from Measure P

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Police department technology and operations policies

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Sex Trafficking Suppression and Enforcement Operations

Operations utilize existing police department resources and grant-funded equipment such as LVT security towers.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Police Oversight & Accountability Commission Vacancies

None directly associated with the interview process.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

police misconduct investigation

This could get messy and cost the city if officers are found to have been acting improperly.

critical↓Aug 2026[10]

Police Reform and Accountability

General fund allocations for ongoing police recruitment and retention programs.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

City Quality of Life and Infrastructure Updates

Measure P tax revenues are actively funding local road and infrastructure repairs across Vallejo.

critical↓Mar 2026[9]

Independent Police Auditor and Legal Counsel Recruitment

Funded through existing allocations within the commission's approved budget.

critical↓Apr 2026[8]

Domestic Violence Enhanced Response and GVRO Implementation

The domestic violence initiative currently operates largely through existing departmental processes while seeking grant and philanthropic seed funding.

Decisions during term (2)

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

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.