Council President· 2007–2027
Joel P. Arredondo
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- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 2:26:38
- Avg per meeting
- 13:20
- Segments
- 2829
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Top issues during term (8)(Budget)
Third Quarter Financial Performance and TIF Shortfalls
The levy certification locks in the property tax rates that fund city services for the year.
budget cuts and layoffs
The district is scrambling to close a huge $17.6 million deficit by cutting staff.
school district budget cuts
Your local taxes might not change immediately, but losing $17.6 million means programs are definitely getting stripped down or axed completely.
budget cuts
Severe funding shortages are forcing deep cuts to jobs and essential school programs across the district.
school budget deficit
Local taxpayers and property values could take a hit as the school district struggles to dig out of this multi-million dollar hole.
school budget cuts
The district is facing a massive $17.6 million shortfall that will directly strip resources from local schools.
school budget adjustments
This move aims to patch up the district's budget hole by cutting operational costs.
tax relief
Local school districts and municipalities dodged a potential budget hit, keeping their current funding streams secure for now.
Decisions during term (13)
Recorded while Arredondo was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.