Supervisor, District 5· 2021–2028
Robert Rickman
San Joaquin County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 4:48:05
- Avg per meeting
- 16:57
- Segments
- 4927
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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.
crime rates and public safety
Expect your tax dollars to shift heavily toward police funding and local safety programs as politicians race to tackle this issue.
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.
Agricultural Land Preservation and Permitted Uses
Agriculture contributes approximately $7.5 billion annually to the local economy, generating over $20 million a day.
Data Center Development Moratorium
Potential major investments and tax revenues offset by substantial public infrastructure and utility costs.
Countywide Sidewalk Connectivity Plan
Plan guides future grant applications and capital improvement prioritization.
election results
Elections cost taxpayer money to run, but these results just show who won—they don't change your taxes.
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.
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.
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.
San Joaquin Be Well Campus Funding and Construction
An appropriations increase of $126.3 million was authorized toward the overall project budget.
Surveillance Cameras at Vote-by-Mail Dropboxes
Incremental camera and setup costs of approximately $18,000 per election for the new locations.
Decisions during term (184)
Recorded while Rickman 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 (55)
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Approval of Urgency Item for Closed Session
Direction to Fund UOP Medical School via ARPA Interest
Expressed concern over fiscal responsibility and protecting the county's capital improvement reserves amidst budget uncertainties.
Approval of Consent Calendar
Acceptance of Strategic Priorities Biannual Report
Approval of Countywide Sidewalk Connectivity Plan
Rejection of Healthcare RFP Recommendations and Status Quo Negotiation
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
Appeal of Planning Commission Approval for Conditional Use Permit PA-2400506
Keep Public Comment Period Open and Direct 60-Day Revision of Rural Fire District MSR
Approval of Be Well Campus GMP and Budget Increase
Continuation of Ballot Dropbox Surveillance Cameras
Approval of General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification for Truck Parking
Remand of Solar Facility Appeal to Planning Commission
Motion to approve Consent Item #1. B-26-431
Adoption of SEIU Memoranda of Understanding
Tracy Subbasin Groundwater Regulatory Fee
Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin Groundwater Regulatory Fee
Expressed concern that small and rural residential parcels are being roped into fees while large commercial agricultural operations drive the overdraft issue.
Adoption of Proposed Fee Revisions for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Voted against the fee package due to concerns over rising cost of living and financial burdens on residents and businesses.
Housing Authority Board Appointments
Adoption of Local Emergency Proclamation for Golden Mussels
Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Pet Licensing Ordinance Direction
Catalytic Converter Possession Ordinance Direction
Adoption of Option B for Board Proclamation Guidelines
Consent Calendar Approval
Postponement of Discussion Items 3 and 6 (CWTA/PLA)
Adoption of Technology Disruption Policy (SB 707)
Approval of Mokelumne River Cooperative Agreement (MICUP)
Variance Appeal for Alpine Road Fence
Unable to make all four required legal findings in the affirmative for a variance.