District 5 Council Member· 2024-2028
Alex DeCarli
Petaluma
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 30
- Total speaking time
- 3:49:17
- Avg per meeting
- 7:39
- Segments
- 4669
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Top issues during term (18)(General)
Immigrant Rights and Sanctuary Policies
Absorbed within existing operating budgets through staff training and administrative updates.
Mascots 2.0 Regional Transit Coordination and Proposed Route Changes
Reduces operating costs and addresses budget deficits through service cutbacks.
Primary Influent Pump Station (PIPS) Parallel Force Main Project
The contract is funded at $34,530,625 using wastewater revenue bond proceeds.
Community Engagement and Tree Commendations
Minimal administrative costs associated with city communications and signage.
'Poe the Crow' Community Cleanliness and Education Campaign
Utilizes existing staff time and volunteer resources with minimal direct financial cost.
Building Electrification Policy Transition
Grant-dependent funding for neighborhood infrastructure transitions.
Single-Use Plastics and Restaurant Outreach
Potential future city costs for pilot programs or business assistance.
Landscape Assessment District Deficit Remediation
A one-time general fund allocation of approximately $750,000 to clear past deficits.
City employee compensation
Your tax dollars are directly funding these pay increases, so expect that to be reflected in the city's budget.
natural gas bans lawsuit
This lawsuit could cost taxpayers a bundle and make building new homes more expensive.
gas bans
This federal probe could mean unexpected costs or delays for builders and the city if regulations change.
natural gas bans
This lawsuit could mean big legal bills for Petaluma and might make building more expensive if they lose.
missing person alert
No direct financial impact, but finding him quickly could prevent costly emergency services.
farmworker wages and labor conditions
Raising wages could mean higher costs for wine drinkers, but also better lives for workers.
ethics investigation
Depending on the outcome, this could mean fines or other penalties for individuals involved.
city attorney conduct
If this conduct is proven, it could lead to costly investigations or legal challenges, ultimately costing taxpayers.
reusable cups initiative
Businesses might see a small cost for the cups and washing, but it could save them money on disposables in the long run.
public health vending machine
This is a free service, so no direct cost to you, but it's funded by a county program.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while DeCarli was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Certification of Final EIR for Petaluma General Plan 2050
Adoption of Petaluma General Plan 2050
General Plan and Draft EIR Resolution
Recommendation to Adopt General Plan
Repeal of Downtown Housing and Economic Development Overlay General Plan Amendment
Voting record (6)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Certification of Final EIR for Petaluma General Plan 2050
Adoption of Petaluma General Plan 2050
General Plan and Draft EIR Resolution
Recommendation to Adopt General Plan
Motion to introduce Resolution No. 2026-024 N.C.S. to repeal the General Plan Amendment
Repeal of Downtown Housing and Economic Development Overlay General Plan Amendment
Recused due to residence being within 500 feet of the overlay.