Council Member· 2022-12-12–2026-12-01
James Casey
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 1:27:51
- Avg per meeting
- 5:29
- Segments
- 1101
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Top issues during term (12)(General)
Proposition 1 City Position
No direct city cost; the bond would cost state taxpayers an estimated $833 per taxpayer per year.
Illegal Dumping and Bertolotti Contract
Unknown; potential cost recovery if the hauler isn't meeting contract terms.
Unauthorized Camping in Public Areas Ordinance
Enforcement costs fall on police staffing; no direct new spending was cited.
Temporary moratorium on new gas stations and car washes
Staff said preparing a legally defensible moratorium ordinance would require significant staff time and legal research the council declined to fund.
Interim City Manager Appointment
The $16,500 monthly contract is covered within the existing city manager budget.
SR 99/Mitchell Road Interchange Design Funding
Grant-funded; no general fund money, but a ~$1.2 million design funding gap remains.
90-Day Hold on Administrative Personnel Changes
Executive onboarding and potential contract negotiations will draw from municipal funds during an economically tight pandemic period.
Proposition 64 Grant Funds
About $998,000 over five years with no general fund impact.
property demolition
While cleanup costs money now, clearing this eyesore could eventually boost nearby property values.
building acquisition
Buying and fixing up an old courthouse isn't going to be cheap, and taxpayers will likely foot the bill for the upgrades.
community clean-up
It saves residents money on disposal fees and helps the city avoid costly illegal dumping cleanups.
yard sale ordinance
You save permit fees and hassle, while the city forgoes a small amount of permit revenue.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Casey was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution Approving a Budget Amendment to Increase General Fund Appropriations in the Amount of $326,000 in Revenues and $130,400 in Expenditures for Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates (HdL Companies) for Business License Discovery &…
Resolution 2026-76 — Call November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
Item 13b — General Plan Land Use Map amendment (Res. 2026-33)
Voting record (2)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Resolution 2026-76 — Call November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
Reluctant after reflecting on whether the council has followed through on its commitments; concerned the general tax may mislead the public.