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 (10)(Environment)
Artificial Turf and Pesticide Policy Studies
A full ban could add over $900,000 a year in operating costs plus $300,000+ one-time; the pilot study cost depends on size and approach.
AB 1572 Non-Functional Turf Water Conservation Ordinance
City compliance fits within existing operations budget; businesses and HOAs may face landscaping conversion costs.
AI Data Center Air Pollution
Speakers argued data center water use could raise utility costs for residents; no city estimate was given.
Moffett Park 'climate wall' green infrastructure proposal
Tree preservation ordinance strictness
Butcher's Corner Heritage Oak
Sewer Infrastructure and Fecal Bacteria in Creeks
Building housing near former Superfund sites
The developer said the vapor barrier adds cost but the site's issues are manageable.
Dark sky ordinance advocacy
Advocates say a complaint-driven ordinance would be low-cost, focused on smarter lighting rather than new spending.
Muwekma Ohlone tribe federal recognition
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Mehlinger was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Award of Contract to St. Francis Electric, LLC in the Amount of $533,103 for the Universal Power Supply Systems (UPS) Upgrades Project and Finding of Class 1 Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (PW26-14)
Award a Contract to Columbia Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $1,072,981.80 for Sunnyvale Avenue/California Avenue Traffic Signal Project and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA…
Award of Contract in the Amount of $764,394.20 to Graham Contractors, Inc. for the Annual Slurry Seal 2026 Project, Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)…
Award a Contract to Ray’s Electric in the Amount of $1,572,546.78 for Traffic Signal Hardware and Wiring at Fair Oaks/Olive and Maude/Pastoria Project and Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption…
Voting record (0)(Environment)
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