District 6 Council Member· 2025-2029
Helen-Marie "Cookie" Gordon
Vallejo
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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)
Police Surveillance Technology & Data Privacy Oversight
Staffing constraints may require additional administrative resources or budget allocations for dedicated audit personnel.
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.
Surveillance Technology Audit Plan and Policy
Potential future staffing costs if additional analyst positions are funded.
Appeal of Administrative Citation at 329 Couch Street
The citation could carry fines for the property owner if upheld.
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.
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.
Domestic Violence Enhanced Response and Survivor Support
Program budget discussed at approximately $481,000 for comprehensive services.
Gun Violence Reduction and Vallejo Vision Program
Funded in part by a $2 million California state grant and local crime mitigation allocations.
Police Oversight Commission Governance and Priorities
None directly associated with the interview process.
Establishment of Commission Subcommittees and Bylaws
Executive Leadership Performance Evaluations
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.
Grant Funding for Unhoused Services Non-Profits
$400,000 requested from Measure P
Sex Trafficking Suppression and Enforcement Operations
Operations utilize existing police department resources and grant-funded equipment such as LVT security towers.
Police Oversight & Accountability Commission Vacancies
None directly associated with the interview process.
police misconduct investigation
This could get messy and cost the city if officers are found to have been acting improperly.
City Quality of Life and Infrastructure Updates
Measure P tax revenues are actively funding local road and infrastructure repairs across Vallejo.
Police department technology and operations policies
Independent Police Auditor and Legal Counsel Recruitment
Funded through existing allocations within the commission's approved budget.
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)
Recorded while Gordon was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.