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Julie Kennedy

Council Member, District 62018-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
1:30:55
Avg per meeting
5:03
Segments
1388

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Top issues during term (16)(Public Safety)

medium↑Mar 2026[25]

utility emergency alerts

It's totally free to sign up, so it won't cost you a dime to stay informed.

high↑May 2026[17]

Police Officers Disability Hearings

Determines ongoing disability benefit payouts and pension liabilities.

high↓Jun 2026[14]

Litter Reduction and Enforcement

Enhanced enforcement could increase fine revenue but requires additional staff allocation.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Downtown railroad crossing safety

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Controlled burn complaints and code review

high↓Aug 2026[9]

Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras) Discussion

critical↑Mar 2026[8]

Downtown Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming

Speed studies cost the city $1,500 to $2,000 in staff time or $8,000 to $10,000 with consultants.

high↑Feb 2026[6]

Downtown Security Services Contract

The annual contract amount is $55,762.72.

medium↓Oct 2026[5]

Lighting Glare from Street Light Replacements

Potential compliance costs for the HOA or utility adjustments.

medium↑May 2026[5]

emergency preparedness

Proactive prep saves you from expensive last-minute supply runs and property damage down the road.

critical↓May 2026[4]

Fire Station No. 72 Relocation and Property Acquisition

Approximately $2 million in total land acquisition and site remediation costs, plus future construction expenses.

critical↓Mar 2026[3]

Severe Property Neglect and Habitability Concerns on Palmwood Drive

Fine accumulation of $125 per day.

low↓Jun 2026[2]

Advisory Board Term Limits Discussion

None.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Electric Bicycle Safety and Enforcement

No immediate fiscal impact; utilizes existing police department personnel and educational grant resources.

medium↓Apr 2026[2]

public safety meeting

No direct costs or tax impacts have been announced for this informational meeting.

medium↓Jun 2025[0]

crime mapping

It's free for taxpayers, though it was funded by existing police tech budgets.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Kennedy 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.

In the news (1)