District 5 Council Member· 2023-2026
Xouhoa Bowen
San Leandro
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 31
- Total speaking time
- 5:41:27
- Avg per meeting
- 11:01
- Segments
- 5813
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Independent Police Auditor Oversight and Flock System Audits
$405,000 for the initial 3-year term, with two 1-year renewal options up to $300,000, funded by state frontline grants.
Critical Infrastructure and Technology Replacement
About $1.2 million remains in the project budget, some of which will go to temporary expert contractors.
Feral Cat Colony Management and City Codes
Staff time required to research and draft municipal code updates.
ALPR Transparency and Outside Expert Presentations
Ongoing contract costs for automated license plate reader services.
Annual RIPA Report and Stop Data Analysis
Oversight data analysis is managed within existing IPA and municipal contract frameworks.
Peregrine Technologies AI Platform Contract Review
Five-year contract valued at up to $705,000.
Constitutional Policing Training and Oversight Framework
Police Pursuit Policy and Public Safety Liability
Potential reduction in municipal liability associated with vehicle pursuits.
public safety initiative
You get a free camera, so your wallet stays happy while your house gets safer.
Departmental Performance Measures and Service Delivery
Performance tracking impacts resource allocation and operational efficiency across city departments.
Basic Needs and Food Security Services
City grant funding supports basic needs and safety-net programs at Davis Street.
Police Department Leadership and Policy Transitions
Executive recruitment and administrative costs associated with police leadership transition.
Alternative Response Unit First-Year Performance
Funding is projected to remain stable for the next two fiscal years before facing potential reductions in fiscal year 2029.
Age-Friendly Action Plan & Caregiver Support
Includes a $25,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente and over $112,000 annually from the county Area Agency on Aging.
Restrictions on Outside Expert and Advocacy Speakers
SB 707 Compliance: Meeting Disruption and Language Access Policies
Estimated costs to outfit commission rooms for fully remote participation range from $30,000 to $150,000.
Volunteer Fingerprinting and Application Requirements
None.
HSIP Cycle 12 Uncontrolled Crosswalk Enhancements
Over $1.8 million awarded for full design and construction.
Police Department Staffing and Recruitment
Recruitment and staffing directly affect department overtime budgets and service capacity.
Police Department Military Equipment Inventory and Use
Equipment acquisitions such as kinetic breaching tools cost approximately $14,000, while ongoing maintenance costs apply to older command vehicles.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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