Council Member, District 1· 2022-12-13 to 2026-11-01 (start of current (2nd) term 2022-12-13 per Fontana Herald News article on Dec. 13, 2022 swearing-in, first elected 2018; month-level end: November 2026 per city election cycle for Districts 1/4 per arts.fontanaca.gov/2760 and Roberts bio; re-sweep Dec 2026)
Phillip W. Cothran
Fontana, California
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 0:11
- Avg per meeting
- 0:11
- Segments
- 5
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Top issues during term (10)(Public Safety)
Call to remove Commissioner Benjamin Alba
Emergency Preparedness Month Proclamation
New Police Officers Sworn In
West End Regional Navigation Center
A $14.6 million construction contract plus $4.2 million newly appropriated from the Transitional Use Tax fund.
Call for Removal of Parks and Community Services Commissioner
Police helicopter service contract
Contract terms would determine the city's cost for aerial police services.
Opioid support and response services agreement
$310,104 for one year of services.
Automated License Plate Reader Cameras
$1,052,673.97, plus change orders up to 10%.
K-9 Unit Personnel Changes
Minimal; the new dog and equipment are donated.
police misconduct settlement
Your city tax dollars are on the hook for nearly $1 million, which could mean less money for other local services.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.