Jesse Lara
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 35:43
- Avg per meeting
- 1:42
- Segments
- 691
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Top issues during term (8)(Public Safety)
Fire Department Transition to 24/7 Staffing
The SAFER grant covers the 12 new firefighter positions; the 2026 fire budget does not yet reflect the budget amendment for it.
Flock Automated License Plate Reader Cameras
The system costs $18,000 a year to operate, and replacing a damaged camera runs about $3,000.
Domestic violence awareness and Southern Valley Alliance
Side-by-side vehicle use on city streets
Neighbor Dispute and Allegations of Selective Police Enforcement
One speaker noted hundreds of police calls tied to the dispute consume police resources and budget.
Fire department equipment upgrades
$35,400 for cameras plus a roughly $2,800 match on the $8,000 gear grant.
Neighbor dispute and police response on 3rd Avenue East
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Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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