Council Member· 2023-01-03 - 2026-12-01
Richard Mehlinger
Sunnyvale
About
Richard Mehlinger's platform centers on addressing housing needs and improving street safety in Sunnyvale. His campaign emphasizes urban development and infrastructure improvements to support the local community.
Campaign promises (2)
- developmentRichard Mehlinger's campaign focuses heavily on increasing housing production and development.Related votes
- infrastructureMehlinger prioritizes creating safe streets and improving transportation infrastructure for the community.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 7:30:10
- Avg per meeting
- 22:31
- Segments
- 6252
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Top issues during term (4)(Business Jobs)
Salon permit dispute at 422 S. Murphy Avenue
The applicant reported 93 days of lost income and double rent during the appeal; no city cost.
Neighborhood-Serving Retail Support (OCM 2026-1)
The program is funded at about $25,000 one-time for one year; commissioners argued supporting local retail returns sales tax revenue to the city.
Food Truck Displacement at 208 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
The developer said vacant commercial spaces on the site have sat unleased for a couple of years; the city may consider a relocation assistance fund for displaced small businesses.
Retail decline in North Sunnyvale
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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