District 3 Council Member· 2022-2026
Gloria Soto
Santa Maria
About
Gloria Soto's platform centers on improving local infrastructure, expanding and supporting essential city services, and addressing housing needs in Santa Maria. She also engages in addressing financial fixes for the city to ensure sustainable growth and community development.
Campaign promises (3)
- infrastructureGloria Soto campaigned on focusing on local infrastructure improvements.
- public-safetyGloria Soto emphasized the maintenance and support of essential city services.Related votes
- developmentGloria Soto highlighted housing as a key priority in her bid for another term.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 1:49:59
- Avg per meeting
- 10:00
- Segments
- 1210
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Top issues during term (9)(Roads)
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.
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.
Transit Center Improvements and Electrification
Includes a $220,576 construction contract and $109,265 in county funding for bus stop improvements.
All-Way Stop at West Stowell and Black Road
North Broadway/Presker Lane intersection safety
Town Center East Parking Structure Rehabilitation
$3,061,980 plus up to $200,000 in contingency authority.
South College Drive Crosswalk and ADA Ramp Standards
Upgrading to directional ramps later would cost roughly $25,000 in demolition and reconstruction.
SR-135 Corridor Study and Betteravia Road Improvements
$150,000 city contribution to the corridor study.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Soto was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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Voting record (0)(Roads)
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