District 8 Council Member· 2020-12-01 - 2028-12-01
Mai Vang
Sacramento, California
About
As a progressive Sacramento City Councilmember running for California's 7th Congressional District, Mai Vang's campaign focuses on fighting for working-class people, advocating for generational shifts, and bringing 'bold change' to government representation.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 44
- Total speaking time
- 4:08:52
- Avg per meeting
- 5:39
- Segments
- 2790
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Top issues during term (20)
Office of Public Safety and Accountability Leadership
The acting director has been placed on paid administrative leave, continuing salary expenses while a replacement or investigation proceeds.
Community Immigration Action Plan and Property Restrictions
Absorbed within existing city operating and administrative budgets.
Police Labor Negotiations
Agreements reached during labor talks typically impact city personnel expenditures and police department budgets.
Affordable Housing Development at 2225 Colfax Street
$2 million in housing trust funds committed, plus tax-exempt bond financing.
Police Labor Negotiations and Charter Officer Evaluations
Executive compensation packages and administrative budgets are impacted by these appointments and evaluations.
State and Federal Legislative Platform Immigrant Data Privacy
Minimal direct fiscal impact, guiding lobbying and policy advocacy efforts.
Sacramento Housing and Homelessness Shared Governance Model
Potential long-term administrative savings and better resource alignment across city and county budgets.
Behavioral Health and Homelessness Response
City emergency services spend millions repeatedly responding to high-acuity individuals.
Sacramento Zoo Expansion Proposal
Future capital costs for zoo expansion to be determined during the study period.
Office of Violence Prevention Oversight and Funding
May influence city resource allocation for community violence intervention and public safety programs.
2027 One-Year Action Plan and Federal Grant Allocations
Distributes approximately $4.9 million in federal HUD funds for local community development.
I Street Apartments Affordable Housing Financing
Comnits $2 million in local housing funds and issues up to $26.5 million in tax-exempt bonds.
Water Utility Infrastructure and Rate Adjustments
Projects multimillion-dollar fund deficits in water and wastewater funds requiring future rate adjustments.
Vision Zero Traffic Safety and High Injury Network
Addressing the city's multi-billion dollar transportation and infrastructure backlog remains a major budgetary challenge.
Larchwood Drive surplus land and Northgate development concerns
Sutter's Landing ADA Trail Accessibility
Grant-funded project under Proposition 68.
Sale of 825-831 K Street Downtown
Sale terms and property valuation details were discussed behind closed doors.
City Labor Negotiations
Labor agreements directly influence city personnel expenditures and overall municipal operating budgets.
102-Acre Surplus Land Declaration at 3100 Meadowview Road
The property was originally purchased for $12 million, and future development will require significant upfront infrastructure investments estimated in past analyses at over $50 million.
Data Center Energy and Infrastructure Impacts
Staff time will be allocated to study infrastructure impacts.
Decisions during term (584)
Recorded while Vang was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar (Items 1-12) with amendment to Item 8
Item 5 — Mills Act Contracts (Jennings abstention)
Item 13 — TEFRA Hearing and $2 Million Loan for Q Street Apartments
Item 14 — Temporary Closure of 21st Avenue (TSC26-0001)
Item 15 — CalPERS Contract Amendment Ordinance Continued to November 10
Item 16 — Storm Drainage Funds Review
City Board, Commission, and Committee Local Appointments List for 2027 as Required by the Government Code Section 54972 (Maddy Act)
Annual Reports for City Council Appointive Officers - City Attorney, City Auditor, City Clerk, City Manager, and City Treasurer
Rescind Declaration of Surplus Property for 3630 Larchwood Drive and Declare the Property at 3630 Larchwood Drive - Portion South of Patio Avenue - Exempt Surplus Land
[Contract Supplement] Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Round 4 (HHAP-4) and Round 5 (HHAP-5) Grant Funds for Sheltering Transitional Age Youth (TAY) [Published for 10-day Review 10/15/2026]
[Contract Amendment] Professional Service Agreement for Contracted On-Site Veterinary Services and Emergency and After-Hours Veterinary Services [Published for 10-Day Review 10/15/2026]
[Contract] Approval of Commercial Waste Franchise Agreement with Foege Schumann Global Disaster Solutions for Commercial Solid Waste Collection and Hauling
Budgetary Adjustments for the Sacramento Equitable and Resilient Urban Forest Program (G15252000)
[Contract Supplement] Street Design Standards Update
[Contract Supplement and Authority Reset]: Broadway Complete Streets Phase 3 Project (T15245000)
Confirmation of Commission Appointments
Rio Linda Senior Housing Homekey+ Project Professional Services Agreement
Successor Labor Agreement with Sacramento Police Officers Association and Citywide Salary Schedule
Budgetary Adjustment for Ethel MacLeod Hart Trust Fund (2503)
Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant
Voting record (231)
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Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026-0275: 1) approving SHRA to provide a joint and several SHRA general revenue pledge as additional credit support for the Bonds by entering into the Funding Agre
Adopted: 1) City Council Resolution No. 2026-0273: a) approving the 2027 One-Year Action Plan and amendments to prior years’ Action Plans and to allocate anticipated CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds a
Conducted a public hearing and upon conclusion: 1) passed Motion No. 2026-0298 to close the public hearing; and 2) adopted Resolution No. 2026-0272 vacating 16-foot-wide portion of the public alley.
Adopted Housing Authority Resolution No. 2026-0007: 1) authorizing the formation of Canopy Housing, Inc., a nonprofit public benefit corporation to hold property pursuant to the Housing Authorities La
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Passed Motion No. 2026-0299 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an Exclusive Right to Negotiate ("ERN") Agreement with Mutual Housing California regarding the potential sale of 2225 Co
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0277: 1) authorizing the City Manager or designee to increase the revenue and expenditure budgets of the Sacramento River Parkway Project (K15185000) by $2,970,000 (Federal
Adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0259 declaring the City-owned property located south of Meadowview Road (APN 053-0010-078-0000) to be “surplus land” and is not necessary for the City’s use, in accordance
1) Passed Motion No. 2026-0285 by two-thirds vote: waiving the 10-day posting requirement of City Code section 4.04.020.C for the agreements pertaining to the City of Sacramento Greenbriar Community F
Passed Motion No. 2026-0286 approving the City’s Positions on November 2026 statewide ballot measures.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0258 authorizing the City Manager or designee to: 1) accept $31,866,126 million of California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Homekey+ funding;
Greenbriar Community Facilities District Special Tax Bonds
November 2026 Statewide Ballot Measure Positions
Voted against the package due to concerns regarding insufficient review time for multiple propositions.
Rio Linda Senior Housing Project Homekey+ Funding
Adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
Approving the Audit of the Transient Occupancy Tax.
Adoption of Consent Calendar
Audit of the Transient Occupancy Tax
Conducted a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopted: 1) Resolution No. 2026- 0243 determining the project is exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section
Centerpointe at Natomas Crossing Commercial Development Approvals
Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-0021 amending Sacramento City Code section 12.50 relating to Entertainment Zones.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-0242: 1) approving the revised citywide salary schedule; 2) approving the salary adjustments for certain unrepresented classifications; and 3) authorizing the City Manager
Adoption of Consent Calendar
Approval of Revised Citywide Salary Schedule
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Ordinance Amending City Code Section 12.50 Relating to Entertainment Zones
Passed Motion No. 2026-0246 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Thirteenth Amendment to City Agreement No. 97-021 with the Sacramento Zoological Society related to the potential ex
Railyards Special Sign District - Subdistrict 2 Digital Signs
Voted no for the same reasons stated at the previous meeting.