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Council Member (District 2)· 2022-12-01 - 2026-12-01

Rod Brewer

Elk Grove

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
20
Total speaking time
2:14:15
Avg per meeting
6:43
Segments
1246

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Top issues during term (18)(General)

high→May 2026[22]

Flock/Axon license plate camera contracts

One commenter cited a potential $2,500-per-search penalty exposure that could theoretically reach billions if litigated.

high→Aug 2026[17]

City property negotiations with Teen Center USA

Unknown — the sale or lease price and terms are still being negotiated.

high↑Jun 2026[14]

9392 West Stockton Boulevard Land Purchase

Adds $959,000 to the FY 2026-27 budget.

high↓Jul 2026[12]

Historic Main Street Special Planning Area update

Update funded within the Community Development Department's existing budget.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Old Town Streetscape Phase 2 construction

The construction contract is about $8.2 million, with up to $1.2 million in possible change orders.

high↓Sep 2026[7]

Moderate-income homebuyer assistance

About $400,000 in PLHA funds initially, plus Measure E as needed — a revolving loan fund.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Siting of a permanent homeless shelter

Survey Road is expected to be the cheapest site to buy and build, funded mostly by Measure E plus about $4 million in state homeless funds.

medium↓Sep 2026[2]

vandalism of surveillance cameras

Taxpayers could foot repair or replacement costs, and any policy review could shift how the city spends on surveillance tech.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

immigration enforcement policy

There's no clear dollar figure in the source, so the direct budget impact is unclear—but any new policy or training could carry staff-time and administrative costs.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

State of the City address

The speech itself costs little and changes no budget, but it’s a clue to where Elk Grove may spend and prioritize money next.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Indigenous Peoples' Day recognition

This is mostly a calendar change, so don’t expect a big budget hit—if anything, it’s a low-cost symbolic move.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

SB 802 and regional homelessness governance

The bill could affect how millions in regional homelessness and housing funding flow; Elk Grove insists its own funds stay local.

medium↓Nov 2025[0]

tribal relations / flag raising ceremony

This is mostly symbolic—expect minimal costs for the flag and ceremony, but it could lead to bigger partnerships down the line.

medium↓Apr 2026[0]

local politician congressional campaign

Taxpayers could face special election costs if Vang leaves her council seat early, while campaign spending itself is not a city expense.

high↓Oct 2025[0]

building code adoption

Expect possible higher upfront construction costs — and potentially higher home prices — but also lower energy bills and repair costs over time.

high↓Jul 2025[0]

city hall flag policy

This likely won’t affect your tax bill much—think flag and installation costs, not a new program.

medium↓Jun 2024[0]

city staff appointment

The hire could affect city permit revenue and developers’ project costs by changing how fast approvals move—slower reviews can tie up money, faster ones can spur construction.

high↓Aug 2024[0]

homeless camping ordinance

Expect taxpayer money to go toward enforcement, cleanup, and possibly shelter or outreach, though the source doesn’t spell out the exact cost.

Decisions during term (10)

Recorded while Brewer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved4-0Sep 23, 2026

Receive the Monthly Disbursement Summary and AP Check Register Listing for August 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 25225 through 25332; General Warrant Nos. 154076 through 154447; and Electronic Fund…

approved4-0Jul 22, 2026

Receive the Monthly Disbursement Summary and AP Check Register Listing for June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 24980 through 25087; General Warrant Nos. 153109 through 153542; and Electronic Fund…

approved4-0Jul 22, 2026

Adopt Ordinance No. 06-2026 finding no further environmental review is required for the 10132 Sheldon Road Rezone and Map Project pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or…

approved5-0Jun 24, 2026

Receive the Monthly Disbursement Summary and AP Check Register Listing for May 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 24877 through 24979; General Warrant Nos.152698 through 153108; and Electronic Fund…

approved5-0May 27, 2026

Receive the Monthly Disbursement Summary and AP Check Register Listing for April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 24757 through 24876; General Warrant Nos.152285 through 152697; and Electronic Fund…

approved5-0May 13, 2026

Adopt resolutions: 1) calling the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election to elect the Mayor at-large, and Council Members by-district for Districts 2 and 4, and requesting the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the…

approved5-0Feb 25, 2026

Receive the Monthly Disbursement Summary and AP Check Register Listing for January 1, 2026, through January 31, 2026, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 24444 through 24542; General Warrant Nos.151228 through 151580; and Electronic Fund…

approved5-0Feb 25, 2026

Adopt resolution finding no further environmental review is necessary pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) and Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan,…

approved5-0Feb 11, 2026

Adopt Ordinance No. 03-2026 finding no further environmental review is necessary under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of Title…

approved5-0Jan 28, 2026

Receive the Monthly Disbursement Summary and AP Check Register Listing for December 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 24303 through 24443; General Warrant Nos. 150775 through 151227; and Electronic…