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District 6 Council Member· 2025-2029

Helen-Marie "Cookie" Gordon

Vallejo

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
50
Total speaking time
7:38:50
Avg per meeting
9:11
Segments
5892

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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.

high↑Apr 2026[26]

Surveillance Technology Audit Plan and Policy

Potential future staffing costs if additional analyst positions are funded.

medium↑Oct 2026[26]

Appeal of Administrative Citation at 329 Couch Street

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

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[22]

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↑May 2026[12]

GVRD Measure P Youth and Public Safety Grant

If approved all the way, $100,000 of Measure P sales tax funds would go to the youth academy.

high↓Mar 2026[11]

Grant Funding for Unhoused Services Non-Profits

$400,000 requested from Measure P

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.

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.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Police department technology and operations policies

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 (0)

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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

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