James Pierce
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 2:17:32
- Avg per meeting
- 9:49
- Segments
- 1570
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Alternative Response Team and public safety updates
Tax dollars could shift toward more patrols or prevention programs, and nearby property values may feel a chill if safety worries linger.
Federal SAFER Grant for Fire Staffing
Six new hires plus potential SAFER grant funding — staffing plans land in future budget talks.
Park and Public Property Restrictions Ordinance
Permits for athletic fields start at $80 an hour — a cost concern for casual groups, though no new city spending was identified.
Park permit requirements for large gatherings
Staff say no new money is needed right now, though staff time for more permit processing is expected.
Flock Camera Data and Federal Immigration Access
The city has pledged $300,000 initially (of roughly $600,000–$700,000) in LAHA funds to tenant rental assistance.
Fire Station 3 land from MnDOT
Edina put about $6 million into the bridge project and hopes for credit toward the land value.
Fire Ladder Truck Emergency Repair
The emergency repair carries a purchase cost outlined in the consent item.
2025-26 Equity Strategic Action Plan Update
Traffic Safety Reports — December 2025 and January 2026
Railroad Crossing Safety and Quiet Zone Study
About $7 million in unfunded crossing improvements would need a future CIP/budget decision.
Bojae's Liquor License Suspension
$1,000 fine plus lost revenue during a three-day liquor sales suspension.
Police Drone (DFR) Program Concerns
Council Chambers Security
Flag-lowering responsiveness
Tri-City Health Collaboration
The three cities pool grant money for shared public health services, an arrangement that occasionally draws criticism.
Mobile ECMO Truck Program
Fairview reimburses the city $339,000 annually — no net cost to Edina taxpayers.
police accountability
Taxpayers could foot the bill for legal exposure, reviews, and any training or policy changes that follow.
Community Health and Human Rights Commission Planning
Community Health Commission 2026 Work Plan
Police Department Accreditation
No fiscal impact reported — staff time only, about 250 hours so far.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Pierce was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(Public Safety)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.