Councilmember· month-level end: December 2025. City Nov 4, 2025 results release names only Johnson and Kelley as continuing councilmembers from Jan 2026; last on the Nov 10, 2025 roll. Start not published.
Greg Pawlica
Ferndale
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Top issues during term (14)
road diet / lane reduction
The city will likely spend on restriping and signage, while drivers may pay in extra commute time and businesses could see changed traffic patterns.
police misconduct settlement
Taxpayers foot the bill for the settlement, though the exact amount isn’t specified here.
drug policy decriminalization
The change likely saves some local police and court resources by not chasing low-level possession cases, though the city hasn’t announced a specific dollar figure.
psychedelics decriminalization
It could save some local police and court time and money by dropping low-level possession cases, though it’s not a big budget windfall.
rail traffic concerns
Taxpayers may end up paying for crossing upgrades and traffic fixes, while blocked streets cost commuters and local businesses time and money.
city council elections
The council you elect will steer city spending and budget priorities, so your vote can affect what Ferndale pays for and how tax dollars get used.
public safety / terrorism prevention
The city may avoid potentially severe costs from an attack, though no specific dollar figures were provided.
drug policy reform
It could save some police and court time and money by making psychedelics a low priority, though the city may redirect resources toward education or health services.
ballot proposals
There’s no dollar figure in the source, so the financial impact is unclear until the proposal details are released.
surveillance camera policy
Ending the Flock contract likely saves Ferndale ongoing subscription costs, though it may give up a policing tool that was paid for through the city budget.
city council candidate interview
No direct financial impact—this is candidate information, not a budget or spending decision.
license plate readers council vote
The city could face costs for the license plate reader system and any legal or administrative fallout from the vote, though the source does not specify a dollar amount.
State of the City address
The speech itself costs nothing, but the priorities it lays out are the roadmap for where your tax dollars go this year — so it's worth knowing what made the list.
interim city manager appointment
The interim appointment may help avoid costly disruptions from a leadership vacuum, though salary terms and search costs are not specified.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Pawlica was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found.