Vice Mayor (District 1)· 2024-12-11 - 2028-12-01
Darren Suen
Elk Grove
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- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 2:16:35
- Avg per meeting
- 7:35
- Segments
- 1985
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Calvine Pointe storage and retail project
The project will generate an estimated $500,000-$600,000 in impact fees for city services.
Summer Flats housing density and Waterman Road traffic
The project would add 91 units to East Elk Grove buildout and fund its share of Waterman Road widening through frontage improvements and CIP contributions.
Summer Flats Housing Density and Workforce Housing
The source doesn’t give a price tag, but this likely means public or nonprofit money going toward affordable senior housing rather than a direct cost to most residents.
Local Preference for Affordable Housing
No additional staffing is expected; the program rides on existing housing staff duties.
Upcoming Summer Flats and Summer Villas hearings
Opponents estimate land value on the 70 acres could rise from roughly $70 million to $275 million if rezoned.
Protection of rural Elk Grove and the General Plan
Elk Grove Subaru dealership redesign
No city cost identified; the dealership could open by early 2028, adding sales and jobs to the Auto Mall.
Affordable housing fee update
Roughly $7,500 per average single-family home; multifamily fees decrease.
Property negotiations with Wilton Rancheria at 8675 Kammerer Road
No dollar figures were disclosed; the negotiated prices and terms of any eventual deals will drive the cost to the city.
Laguna Incubator Space Project
Council priority projects progress
The city purchased 65 acres of county land in June 2026 for the Grant Line Business Park; shelter construction is expected to begin in late 2027.
East Stockton Boulevard and Survey Road parcel negotiation
Unknown — the purchase price and terms are still being negotiated in private.
Parcel split at 10660 Calvine Road
No construction costs now — future homes on these lots would need to meet the city's Climate Action Plan rules.
Franklin Boulevard property negotiation
Any purchase price is still being negotiated, so the cost to the city isn't public yet.
City of Elk Grove v. Continuum Care, LLC litigation
Taxpayers could foot legal bills, and delays could keep housing costs higher by limiting supply.
New Public Works corporation yard
About $65.5 million, funded through a mix of reserves, funds, and possible bonds.
Land acquisition at 10171 Grant Line Road
The purchase price is $5,112,600, with Mahon paying the city $4,850 a year in grazing rent and a buyback right at $77,000 per acre if annexation fails.
Drainage flooding complaint on Pleasant Grove School Road development
Potential property damage costs for the affected homeowner; no stated city expenditure.
Sheldon Farms North affordable housing project
A $7,069,998 conditional city loan commitment for the project.
housing equity / NIMBY development policy
Pushing affordable housing to the edges can stick residents with higher transportation costs and leave the city paying to extend services farther out.
Decisions during term (9)
Recorded while Suen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt resolution 1) authorizing the City Manager to issue refunds related to City development impact fees paid on building permits issued for certain accessory dwelling units and office buildings and amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget…
Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Economic Development Agreement between the Greater Sacramento Economic Council and the City of Elk Grove for a term of one year in the amount of $73,137, or other such amount as…
7.16 — $680,000 budget amendment for Development Services Engineering (Resolution 2026-184)
Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Agreement to Purchase Artwork with Aaron T. Stephan reducing the total contract amount from $140,000 to $124,400 [p. 1-7] (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
Adopt resolution 1) declaring certain properties as Exempt Surplus Lands; 2) authorizing the Community Development Director to process Lot Line Adjustments; and 3) authorizing the City Manager to execute Grant Deeds to the Cosumnes…
Adopt resolution authorizing the City Engineer to execute three Subdivision Improvement Agreements and approving the Final Map for Esplanade at Madeira Ranch (Subdivision No. 17-044) (CEQA Exempt) [p. 1-126] (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
Adopt resolution authorizing the City Engineer to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and approving the Final Map for Sage Glen (Subdivision No. 22-030) (CEQA Exempt) [p. 1-32] (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute First Amendments to the contracts with CSG Consultants; Towill, Inc.; R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc.; and Wood Rodgers, Inc. for Map Review and Surveying Services for the Development…
Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Municipal Resource Group, LLC to provide Mentorship and Development Training to City staff for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $113,786, or other…
Voting record (4)(Development)
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