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Supervisor, District 3· 2025–2028

Sonny Dhaliwal

San Joaquin County

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 8, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
2:51:07
Avg per meeting
9:30
Segments
4154

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Mar 2026[47]

County Employee Healthcare Plan Transition

Estimated annual county impact between $50.9 million and $76.9 million across health and human services divisions.

high↑Oct 2026[31]

UOP School of Medicine Funding

Committed $2.16 million in ARPA interest funds.

medium↑Oct 2026[24]

Illegal Dumping Enforcement and Cleanup

Existing ARPA education funding expires in December 2026; future funding relies on departmental budgets and solid waste funds.

medium→Aug 2026[20]

Agricultural Land Preservation and Permitted Uses

Agriculture contributes approximately $7.5 billion annually to the local economy, generating over $20 million a day.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Data Center Development Moratorium

Potential major investments and tax revenues offset by substantial public infrastructure and utility costs.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

Countywide Sidewalk Connectivity Plan

Plan guides future grant applications and capital improvement prioritization.

medium↑Jun 2026[15]

election results

Elections cost taxpayer money to run, but these results just show who won—they don't change your taxes.

critical↓Feb 2026[13]

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.

critical↑Apr 2026[11]

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.

medium↓Jan 2026[10]

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.

high↑Aug 2026[10]

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.

high↑Aug 2026[10]

Civil Grand Jury Report Response and Transparency

Implementing online interactive tracking and third-party auditing may involve minor ongoing software and contracting costs.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

city official resignation

The city might have to burn through extra cash hiring a temp agency or rushing a replacement search.

critical↓Jan 2026[8]

FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget and Reserves

Potential shortfalls in the tens of millions across shelters, human services, and the hospital.

high↓Sep 2026[8]

Appeal of Conditional Use Permit for Religious Assembly

high↓Sep 2026[7]

Juvenile Hall Family Visitation Policies

Unquantified administrative and staffing adjustments for juvenile detention facility operations.

medium↓Apr 2026[7]

Animal Shelter Overcrowding and Crisis

Increases shelter operational efficiency while reducing long-term intake expenditures.

critical↓Apr 2026[6]

San Joaquin Be Well Campus Funding and Construction

An appropriations increase of $126.3 million was authorized toward the overall project budget.

high↓Mar 2026[6]

Surveillance Cameras at Vote-by-Mail Dropboxes

Incremental camera and setup costs of approximately $18,000 per election for the new locations.

high↑Oct 2026[5]

Measure A spending audits

The audits are meant to show whether Measure A sales tax dollars are being spent as promised, though the source does not specify their cost.

Decisions during term (184)

Recorded while Dhaliwal was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Urgency Item for Closed Session

approvedVoted yes4-1Oct 20, 2026

Direction to Fund UOP Medical School via ARPA Interest

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Acceptance of Strategic Priorities Biannual Report

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Countywide Sidewalk Connectivity Plan

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Adoption of 45-Day Data Center Moratorium

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Authorization of DROP Feasibility Study

approvedVoted yes4-1Oct 6, 2026

Rejection of Healthcare RFP Recommendations and Status Quo Negotiation

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Adoption of Retirement Contribution Rates and Policy

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Approval of Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan

approved4-0Oct 6, 2026

Curing Allegation of Secret Ballot

approved4-0Oct 6, 2026

Appeal of General Plan Amendment PA-2400220 and Administrative Use Permit PA-2400217

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Appeal of Administrative Use Permit PA-2500240

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

General Plan Map Amendment PA-2600169 (LGI Homes)

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 15, 2026

Acceptance of State Election Grant Funding

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 15, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

tabledVoted yes5-0Sep 15, 2026

Review and Adopt Rates for Active and Retired Health Plans

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 15, 2026

IHSS Public Authority Resolution of Intention

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 15, 2026

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Consulting Agreement

Voting record (53)

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Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Approval of Urgency Item for Closed Session

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Direction to Fund UOP Medical School via ARPA Interest

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Acceptance of Strategic Priorities Biannual Report

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Approval of Countywide Sidewalk Connectivity Plan

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Rejection of Healthcare RFP Recommendations and Status Quo Negotiation

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Acceptance of State Election Grant Funding

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Review and Adopt Rates for Active and Retired Health Plans

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

IHSS Public Authority Resolution of Intention

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Consulting Agreement

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Appeal of Planning Commission Approval for Conditional Use Permit PA-2400506

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Keep Public Comment Period Open and Direct 60-Day Revision of Rural Fire District MSR

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Approval of Be Well Campus GMP and Budget Increase

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Continuation of Ballot Dropbox Surveillance Cameras

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Approval of General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification for Truck Parking

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Remand of Solar Facility Appeal to Planning Commission

Voted yesJul 15, 2026

Motion to approve Consent Item #1. B-26-431

Voted yesJul 15, 2026

Adoption of SEIU Memoranda of Understanding

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Postponement of Discussion Items 3 and 6 (CWTA/PLA)

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Housing Authority Board Appointments

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Adoption of Local Emergency Proclamation for Golden Mussels

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Pet Licensing Ordinance Direction

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Catalytic Converter Possession Ordinance Direction

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Adoption of Option B for Board Proclamation Guidelines

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Adoption of Technology Disruption Policy (SB 707)

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Approval of Mokelumne River Cooperative Agreement (MICUP)

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Commemorative Flag Policy Amendment

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Adoption of Free Certified Vital Records for VA Benefits

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Accept Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Report

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Acceptance of South Orchard Road into County Road System

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Facade Enhancement Grant Program Guidelines Amendment

Voted yesMar 12, 2026

Farmington Fire Protection District Service Review and Six-Month Progress Review

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Appointment to Stockton Port District Commissioner

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Consent Calendar (with Amended Item 10)

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Endorsement of Senate Bill 872 (Delta Water Protection)

Voted yesFeb 12, 2026

Woodbridge Sanitary District Annexation

Voted yesFeb 12, 2026

Election of Commission Chair

Voted yesJan 27, 2026

Appointment to San Joaquin Regional Transit District Board (Position 5702)

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

Motion to elect Vice-Chair Dhaliwal as the 2026 Board Chair.

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

Motion to elect Supervisor Ding as the Vice Chair for 2026.

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

Motion to approve Consent Item #1 - 36.

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

Motion to approve a letter of support for the San Joaquin County Historical Museum in furtherance of retaining accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums.

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

Motion to approve a change order in the amount of $1,217,556 to complete ongoing solar projects at nine County-owned properties.

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

Motion to direct County Administrator's Office to re-evaluate the use of the property and provide alternative plans for Board consideration.

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

Election of 2026 Board Chair

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

Election of 2026 Vice Chair

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

Consent Items #1-35