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 (9)(Parks Rec)
Las Palmas Park Renovation
A $15,595 consulting payment related to the park project drew questions at this meeting; full renovation costs weren't discussed.
Las Palmas Park and Ortega Park field reservations
Unknown.
Lakewood Park Public Art Selection
$128,000 artist commission from a $140,690 art budget tied to the park renovation.
Parks, library and infrastructure investment
$13.6 million Lakewood Park renovation; Clean Water Program is the city's largest capital project.
Sunken Gardens golf rates for seniors
A senior/club discount would slightly reduce golf fund revenue, which is projected self-sustaining through FY 2028-29.
Proposed cricket field at Baylands Park
A project is expected in the upcoming city project budget cycle; specific costs were not stated.
Golf and tennis enterprise subsidy
About $500,000 per year of general fund support starting FY 2029-30.
Dog off-leash hours in Sunnyvale parks
Liability claims costs are rising citywide, and a poorly scoped off-leash program could add exposure.
Lakewood Park Renovation and All-Inclusive Playground
$13.6 million contract plus a $1.5 million county grant offset; full park done by spring 2027.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Mehlinger was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.