District 1 Council Member· 2024-2028
Carlos Escobedo
Santa Maria
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 17:50
- Avg per meeting
- 4:28
- Segments
- 239
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Top issues during term (20)
Immigration Ad Hoc Committee Request Defeated
No direct cost to the city from the resolution itself; speakers argued the local economy depends heavily on immigrant workers.
Outdoor Water Use Restrictions Ordinance
Homeowners may pay several hundred dollars per device plus $50-$200 annual testing; initial city costs are absorbed in existing water rates.
Measure C2026 Town Hall Meetings
The proposed sales tax would affect prices residents pay, including on food and hygiene products.
Pedestrian and bicycle safety program
Contract costs aren't detailed in the agenda, but the projects tap state Active Transportation Program and federal highway safety grant funding.
Zoning Code Updates: Housing, Day Care, and ADUs
Non-compliance with state housing law could expose the city to legal risk; daycare permitting changes aim to cut costs for providers.
Mobile Home Rent Stabilization and Senior Park Conversion Protections
Rent stabilization could cap rent increases for mobile home residents, many of them seniors on fixed incomes.
City Workforce Vacancies and Proposed Employee Concessions
A 0% COLA plus higher health premiums could mean a real pay cut for the city's lowest-paid workers starting in 2027.
Surplus Water Transfer
The purchase price isn't listed in the published agenda.
City Manager evaluation and labor negotiations
Potential changes to executive pay and labor agreements could affect the city's personnel budget, but no figures were disclosed.
Mahoney and Black Road Paving Contract Amendment
Over $40 million in Measure A funds over five years, with 15% reserved for bike/pedestrian/ADA projects.
Active Transportation Plan update grant application
Would commit a $77,750 city match if the $600,000 grant is awarded.
Westgate Village mixed-use development
More housing means more construction jobs and potentially more tax revenue for the city.
Lori Family Mortuary conditional use permit
It's unclear if this means more jobs or more traffic jams for your wallet.
World Polio Day Recognition
Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation
City Council Salary Increase
Adds $341.31 per month to each councilmember's pay, a modest ongoing cost to the city budget.
Free countywide library system agreement
The city's fiscal year 2026-2027 share of library system costs isn't itemized in the agenda.
PARS post-employment benefits trust
Contribution amounts aren't specified in the published agenda.
supervisor election endorsement
This is all about who gets elected, not directly about your wallet right now.
Landscape Maintenance District Assessment Pause
The fix costs nothing extra, but the lapse added $195,268 in unbudgeted extra services paid from district funds.
Decisions during term (165)
Recorded while Escobedo was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt Consent Calendar (Items 4.a.1 through 4.d.2)
Wage and Benefits Package for Non-Represented Management and Confidential Employees (Resolution 2026-210)
Wage and Benefits Package for Public Safety Managers (Resolution 2026-211)
Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule (Resolution 2026-212)
Donation of Fire Engine E101 to the City of Guadalupe (Resolution 2026-213)
Professional Services Agreement with MOVE Santa Barbara County (Resolution 2026-214)
Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Application (Resolution 2026-215)
Urban Water Management Plan 2025 Update and Rescission of Stage 2 Water Shortage Condition (Resolution 2026-216 and Ordinance 2026-10)
Ordinances and Resolutions
Approval of Minutes
Payment of Warrants
Payment of Payroll
Adopt Consent Calendar (Items 11.a.1 through 11.f.1)
CDBG Funding Priorities for FY 2027-2028 (Resolution No. 2026-208)
Substantial Amendment to FY 2026-27 CDBG Annual Action Plan (Resolution No. 2026-209)
Approval of Minutes
Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendments to the City of Santa Maria’s 2026 Conflict of Interest Code
Payment of Warrants
Payment of Payroll
Adoption of a Resolution Approving First Quarter Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
Voting record (28)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Take the Immigration Ad Hoc Committee item off the table for it to be agendized to the next regular City Council meeting.
Adopt a Resolution approving the establishment of a mid-block crosswalk on South College Drive approximately 200 feet north of the East Camino Colegio and South College Drive intersection.
Consent Calendar (Items 11.a.1 through 11.e.1, except 11.d.4)
Establishment of a Crosswalk on South College Drive (Resolution No. 2026-28)
Immigration Ad Hoc Committee — Motion to Remove From Table
Take the Immigration Ad Hoc Committee item off the table for it to be agendized to the next regular City Council meeting.
Adopted a Resolution approving the establishment of a mid-block crosswalk on South College Drive approximately 200 feet north of the East Camino Colegio and South College Drive intersection.
Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Adopted a Resolution approving the establishment of a mid-block crosswalk on South College Drive approximately 200 feet north of the East Camino Colegio and South College Drive intersection.
Take the Immigration Ad Hoc Committee item off the table for it to be agendized to the next regular City Council meeting.
Adopted the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Adoption of Consent Calendar (Items 11.a.1–11.c.1)
Adopted a Resolution expressing support for immigrant residents of Santa Maria.
Resolution No. 2026-22 — Support for Immigrant Residents of Santa Maria
Adopted the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Adopted a Resolution expressing support for immigrant residents of Santa Maria.
Adopted the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Adopted a Resolution expressing support for immigrant residents of Santa Maria.
Adopted the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Adopted a Resolution expressing support for immigrant residents of Santa Maria.
Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Rebalancing Analysis; and Adopted a Resolution approving First Quarter Budget Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget for personnel, operational,
Adopt Consent Calendar (Items 7.a.1–7.f.2)
TEFRA Bond Resolution for Hancock Terrace Apartments (Resolution No. 2026-19)
FY 2025-26 Budget Rebalancing Analysis and Budget Amendments (Resolution No. 2026-20)
Said he sees real action finally being taken on the deficit