District 4 Council Member· 2024-2028
James Stewart
Temecula
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 1:55:40
- Avg per meeting
- 6:26
- Segments
- 1655
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Top issues during term (19)(Public Safety)
Flock Surveillance Cameras
Hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on the camera network, per the commenter.
El Niño Storm Preparedness
Initial Tiger Dam deployment is estimated at about $65,000, with costs for sandbags, riprap and erosion supplies funded from emergency management and public works budgets.
Noise and Damage at Ronald Reagan Sports Park
Damage to the recently repaved parking lot creates maintenance costs; requested security would add expense.
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Fire Station 73 Gym/Garage Construction
$3,856,620 contract plus up to $385,662 in potential change orders.
Wildfire fuel reduction on city properties
Participating HOAs may qualify for grants and insurance premium discounts.
Homelessness and mental health support
About $105,000 spent in 2025 from a $140,000 council appropriation.
Domestic Violence Services and Awareness
The city has supported SAFE since its 1998 founding and built its facility in 2008; current funding levels not stated.
Vehicle and E-Bike Thefts Near Promenade Mall
E-bike thefts are hitting families' wallets, with most stolen bikes left unlocked and locks cut on the rest.
Marine Corps Birthday Ball Community Support
In-kind city support valued at $9,800 plus $6,000 in promotional services.
Evacuation planning zones
Illegal marijuana grow operation on Corte Anza
Over $100,000 in stolen electricity, plus possible property forfeiture.
Homelessness services and shelter gaps
SB 707 remote meeting participation
Sheriff Traffic Enforcement and DUI Prevention
Police staffing transition and response times
Firefighter mental health and the Firehouse Family Retreat
The city has supported the retreat through Community Project Funding; the program is now a 501(c)(3) accepting donations.
Kratom and synthetic 7-OH regulation
Gold Star Family Recognition policy
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Stewart was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.