District 4 Council Member· 2022-2026
Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez
Santa Maria
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 41:37
- Avg per meeting
- 5:12
- Segments
- 551
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Top issues during term (16)(General)
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.
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.
county legislative platform public input
There’s no direct cost to you, but the platform can steer state funding and policy decisions that affect local services.
candidate forum
This event is free to attend, so your wallet won't take a hit.
Proposed Renaming of Cesar Chavez Drive
Renaming requires coordination with USPS, utilities, emergency services, and mapping services; costs not yet quantified.
Downtown multimodal improvements
Funding would come from the Active Transportation Program, Caltrans programs, Measure A, and growth mitigation fees.
food truck regulations
Food truck owners might see a slight shift in where they can operate, potentially impacting daily earnings.
homelessness and street naming
While the article doesn't detail costs, naming a street and addressing homelessness will likely involve city funds.
VA clinic sale
It's unclear if this sale will cost vets more or less for their care, but they're definitely worried about the change.
rebate program fraud investigation
Taxpayer money might have been wasted or stolen, and the city could face fines or have to repay funds.
distribution center approval
This could mean a lot more jobs and economic activity for Santa Maria.
committee meeting date change
No immediate financial impact is mentioned, but attending could influence future spending.
downtown land sale
This land sale could bring in some serious cash for the city and hopefully spark new business.
land annexation
Expect potential changes to property values and city services as this large development gets underway.
street name change
No immediate financial impact is mentioned, but changing signs and official documents could cost a bit.
unpermitted construction
Nobody's talking about money yet, but this could get pricey if permits or fixes are needed.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Aguilera-Hernandez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution No. 2026-183 — Alta Planning + Design General Plan Closeout Amendment
General Fund Reserve Policy and Section 115 Trust (Item 14.c)
Adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-85 through 2026-90 — November 3, 2026 General and Special Municipal Election
Adoption of Santa Maria 2045 General Plan, EIR Certification and Zoning Map Amendment (Item 13.a)
Item 11-D-3: General fund reserve policy and Section 115 Trust
Voting record (10)(General)
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