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Council Member· 2024-2028

Maria Davila

South Gate

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

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Top issues during term (20)(Taxes Budget)

high↓Jul 2026[22]

Budget Reduction Service Impacts

Up to $25,000 from the General Fund in FY 2026/27, half the prior funding level.

high↑Mar 2026[17]

Potential impacts of the utility users' tax on parks funding

The UUT measure would raise revenue to help close the budget deficit that's driving patrol cuts and hiring freezes.

high↑Jun 2026[17]

Reprogramming CDBG funds to streets and pickleball courts

Roughly $100,000 shifted away from park shade structures and demolition combined, with about $453,000 more directed to street improvements.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Microsoft Software Licensing Renewal

About $181,246 a year, roughly $544,000 over three years, from the IT Fund.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

State minimum wage compliance for part-time and student workers

No new cost — the changes were already baked into the FY 2026/27 budget.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Public Works job reclassifications and salary savings

Net annual salary savings of about $165,352, with contractor costs covered by the savings.

medium↑Jun 2026[9]

November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election

The election is estimated to cost about $233,326, covered by the elections budget.

critical↓Jun 2026[7]

FY 2026-27 Municipal Budget

The presentation itself carries no direct cost to residents.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Procurement procedure overhaul (Chapter 1.54)

No direct dollar figure was attached, but the rules govern how the city spends money on contracts.

low↓Sep 2026[5]

Statewide Community Infrastructure Program Participation Withdrawn

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Labor contract extensions through December 2026

The extension itself carries no stated fiscal impact, but it keeps existing compensation terms in place for another six months.

low↓Sep 2026[5]

Annual Fee Waiver Review FY 2025/26

Fee waivers cut into parks department revenue — waived amounts ranged from a few hundred dollars for club meetings to nearly $9,000 for county ballot retrieval.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Sale of City Property at 13050 Paramount Boulevard

Proceeds from a potential sale aren't public; the outcome could affect city finances.

high↓Mar 2026[5]

$9.4 million budget deficit shapes hiring

Staff reductions and pink slips across multiple departments; discussion of a possible utility users tax to close the deficit.

medium↓May 2026[4]

Excess workers' compensation insurance renewal

Could lead to savings if a cheaper liability insurance provider is found; no immediate cost.

low↓Jul 2026[2]

Sunset Clause Discussion

high↓May 2026[2]

Disposition of 13050 Paramount Blvd. Property

A sale of city property could bring revenue in — or cost the city future land value — but the terms weren't made public.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Development Impact Fee Nexus Study

No immediate cost, but future fee updates could raise money for infrastructure from new development.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Elimination of Risk Manager Positions

Net annual savings of about $205,718 to the city's general funds.

medium↓May 2026[2]

City Manager Performance Evaluation

The outcome could affect the City Manager's contract and compensation.

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)

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