Mayor· 2024-2028
Alice Patino
Santa Maria
About
Alice Patino's mayoral campaign centers heavily on the critical issues of urban growth management and ensuring affordability for the residents of Santa Maria. Her platform addresses the challenges of expansion while striving to maintain economic stability and livability within the city.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentAlice Patino is focusing her re-election campaign on managing city growth and improving affordability in Santa Maria.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 2:07:42
- Avg per meeting
- 14:11
- Segments
- 2633
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Top issues during term (6)(Parks Rec)
Free countywide library system agreement
The city's fiscal year 2026-2027 share of library system costs isn't itemized in the agenda.
Proposed Paul Nelson Pool Closure
Scholarships and low fees reduce cost barriers for families; program is funded within the department budget.
Homeless Services and Park Conditions
Parks Deferred Maintenance and ADA Compliance
Deferred maintenance is in the millions; replacing field lighting alone runs $2-3 million per field.
Historic Landmark Designation for Elks Field and Simas Park Baseball Fields
No direct cost to the city — signage would come from fundraising.
Recreation Fee Authority Clarification
No fiscal impact — it's a governance clarification, not a fee change.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Patino 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.