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District 2 Council Member· 2024-2028
Jim O'Hara
Encinitas
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 65
- Total speaking time
- 15:22:26
- Avg per meeting
- 14:11
- Segments
- 19735
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Top issues during term (2)(Budget)
critical↑Jan 2026[28]
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget and CIP
The city holds about $160 million in investments ($47 million general fund); roughly $20 million in dormant capital accounts could be redirected.
high↓Apr 2026[0]
city budget surplus
That extra cash means the city can afford cool new projects like beach cameras without raising taxes.
Decisions during term (7)
Recorded while O'Hara was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved4-0Oct 20, 2026
Proposed Changes to FY 2026/27 Operating Budget
approved4-0Oct 20, 2026
Proposed Changes to FY 2026/27 Capital Budget
approved5-0Oct 14, 2026
Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget and Authorize Payment of an Emergency Special Assessment for Pacific Pines Affordable Housing Increased Insurance Premiums. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the…
approved4-0Sep 23, 2026
Adoption of Resolution 2026-71 Approving Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from…
approved5-0Sep 16, 2026
Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the Board is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because…
approved5-0Jun 17, 2026
Approval of FY 2026-27 Operating Budget and CIP
approved4-0Jun 17, 2026
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Operating and Capital Budget and Pay Ranges
Voting record (3)(Budget)
2 yes1 no
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