Supervisor, District 1· 2025–2028
Mario Gardea
San Joaquin County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 2:25:56
- Avg per meeting
- 6:57
- Segments
- 2603
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Top issues during term (20)
County Employee Healthcare Plan Transition
Estimated annual county impact between $50.9 million and $76.9 million across health and human services divisions.
UOP School of Medicine Funding
Committed $2.16 million in ARPA interest funds.
Illegal Dumping Enforcement and Cleanup
Existing ARPA education funding expires in December 2026; future funding relies on departmental budgets and solid waste funds.
Data Center Development Moratorium
Potential major investments and tax revenues offset by substantial public infrastructure and utility costs.
election results
Elections cost taxpayer money to run, but these results just show who won—they don't change your taxes.
Agricultural Land Preservation and Permitted Uses
Agriculture contributes approximately $7.5 billion annually to the local economy, generating over $20 million a day.
Countywide Sidewalk Connectivity Plan
Plan guides future grant applications and capital improvement prioritization.
Voter Registration System Integrity
Commenters cited roughly $1 million per election year in state-mandated vote-by-mail costs they say the state does not reimburse.
Rural Fire Protection District Municipal Service Review and Data Accuracy
Potential increased costs for mutual aid and administrative support as the county evaluates restructuring or oversight options.
Invasive Golden Mussel Threat in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
Mitigation and infrastructure repairs are projected to cost local agencies and farmers millions of dollars.
South County Regional Park Development
Estimated project costs total approximately $135 million, with potential grant funding up to $47 million and ongoing operating costs projected around $2.1 to $2.3 million annually.
Civil Grand Jury Report Response and Transparency
Implementing online interactive tracking and third-party auditing may involve minor ongoing software and contracting costs.
city official resignation
The city might have to burn through extra cash hiring a temp agency or rushing a replacement search.
FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget and Reserves
Potential shortfalls in the tens of millions across shelters, human services, and the hospital.
Appeal of Conditional Use Permit for Religious Assembly
Juvenile Hall Family Visitation Policies
Unquantified administrative and staffing adjustments for juvenile detention facility operations.
Animal Shelter Overcrowding and Crisis
Increases shelter operational efficiency while reducing long-term intake expenditures.
Unprotected Fire Protection Areas in the Delta Region
Potential future costs associated with establishing fire protection infrastructure or mutual aid coverage for currently unserved rural areas.
Special District Service Charges and Rate Increases
Varies by district, ranging from CPI-based inflationary adjustments to multi-year rate schedules for water and storm drain maintenance.
flood control
Neglecting these urgent repairs could end up costing taxpayers millions in emergency disaster response and property damage down the road.
Decisions during term (184)
Recorded while Gardea was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Urgency Item for Closed Session
Direction to Fund UOP Medical School via ARPA Interest
Approval of Consent Calendar
Acceptance of Strategic Priorities Biannual Report
Approval of Countywide Sidewalk Connectivity Plan
Adoption of 45-Day Data Center Moratorium
Authorization of DROP Feasibility Study
Rejection of Healthcare RFP Recommendations and Status Quo Negotiation
Adoption of Retirement Contribution Rates and Policy
Approval of Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Curing Allegation of Secret Ballot
Appeal of General Plan Amendment PA-2400220 and Administrative Use Permit PA-2400217
Appeal of Administrative Use Permit PA-2500240
General Plan Map Amendment PA-2600169 (LGI Homes)
In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority
Acceptance of State Election Grant Funding
Consent Calendar Approval
Review and Adopt Rates for Active and Retired Health Plans
IHSS Public Authority Resolution of Intention
Flood Control and Water Conservation District Consulting Agreement
Voting record (52)
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