Mayor· 2022-2026
MariJane Lopez-Taff
Citrus Heights
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 3:49:54
- Avg per meeting
- 14:22
- Segments
- 3585
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2026/2027 Nonprofit Community Support Fund Allocations
Grants provide financial support for local community projects.
Police Department Annual Report and Crime Statistics
The city is pursuing two competitive HSIP grants; funding is not guaranteed.
Water District Rates, Infrastructure, and Billing Software Transition
District infrastructure investment whose financial impacts on customer rates were not detailed.
city leadership
Don't expect any big budget changes with leaders changing so fast.
Sacramento Groundwater Authority Second Amended Joint Powers Agreement
A councilmember cited roughly $6,300 in potential overpayment of regional fees, though the city pays nothing to the groundwater authority itself; the $74,000 figure relates to a separate stormwater JPA.
Winter Storm Preparation and El Nino Readiness
Funded through the city's existing stormwater fund supplied by parcel taxes and development fees.
Anticipated Litigation Discussion
Unknown for now — litigation exposure could carry future costs to the city.
Upcoming Infrastructure and Development Projects
Multi-million dollar capital improvement program funded by local funds, grants, and regional partnerships.
Sunrise Mall redevelopment
The project drew a tremendous amount of grant funding; specific figures were not stated.
Neighborhood Beautification Grants
Grant funding will support local beautification without direct neighborhood tax increases.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2027 Annual Action Plan
Roughly $600,000 in federal CDBG funds, with zero general fund dollars.
Replacement of Fire Station 23 on Greenback Lane
Metro Fire, not the city, is funding the station rebuild, though construction restrictions could add costs for the fire district.
Establishment of Youth Advisory Commission
Minimal administrative costs associated with supporting an advisory commission.
Opposition to AB 626 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO)
None to the city, as county environmental management would handle permits.
Neighborhood Leadership Elections
water board election
Your monthly water rates and potential district restructuring costs hang in the balance depending on who wins this election.
Neighborhood Bank Account Closure and Donation
A transfer of $114.37 to REACH for equipment purchases.
School Liaison Coordination for Area 1 Schools
Animal Services Facility Improvements
The contract is awarded for $502,700 using previously budgeted general services funds.
State Housing Mandates and Local Zoning Control
Unknown at this stage, though statewide ballot measures or legal advocacy could require future resources.
Decisions during term (129)
Recorded while Lopez-Taff was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of 2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan (Resolution No. 2026-___)
Approval of Minutes (August 12, 2026 Special and Regular Meetings)
Second Amended JPA — Sacramento Groundwater Authority (Resolution No. 2026-___)
Youth Advisory Commission Appointments
Approval of Agenda
Approval of minutes for July 14, 2026
Resolution 26-03 — CEQA exemption for Fire Station 23 rebuild
Design Review Permit PLN-26-11 and variance for Fire Station 23 replacement
Consent Calendar Approval
Nonprofit Community Support Fund Allocations (Part 1)
Nonprofit Community Support Fund Allocations (Part 2 - Citrus Heights Arts)
Opposition to AB 626 (Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations)
Approval Of Minutes
Primrose Drive & Various Repairs Project – Final Acceptance And Notice Of Completion
2026 & 2027 Accessibility And Drainage Project – Award Construction Contract
Approval of Consent Calendar Items 8, 9, and 10
Award of Contract for 7555 Old Auburn Road Tenant Improvement Project
League of California Cities Annual Conference Resolution Direction
Approval Of Minutes
Approval of Minutes
Voting record (37)
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Youth Advisory Commission Appointments
She believed a resident has a different viewpoint of the city than a non-resident student.
Approval of Agenda
Nonprofit Community Support Fund Allocations (Part 2 - Citrus Heights Arts)
Recused due to a family member affiliated with the item.