Councilmember· month-level end: December 2023. C&G News reported she did not seek reelection in Nov 2023 (search snippet, article not opened). Start not published.
Kat Bruner James
Ferndale
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 29:35
- Avg per meeting
- 7:24
- Segments
- 291
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Top issues during term (9)
lawsuit over hijab removal
Taxpayers could be on the hook for legal defense costs and any settlement or judgment.
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 lawsuit
Taxpayers could be on the hook for legal defense costs, a possible settlement or judgment, and any policy retraining the city has to fund.
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.
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.
fire chief appointment
The hire itself isn’t a major new cost, but the chief will help steer fire department spending and budget priorities.
lawsuit over hijab removal during booking
Ferndale taxpayers could end up covering legal defense costs and any settlement or policy-compliance expenses tied to the suit.
Decisions during term (0)
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