District 5 Council Member· 2022-2026
Vinh T. Ngo
Monterey Park
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 2:46:06
- Avg per meeting
- 11:04
- Segments
- 1943
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Flock camera data privacy
The contract reportedly costs about $100,000 a year, money critics say could go to other safety programs.
Police fleet replacement and zero-emission transition
Up to $1.65 million over five years.
Library Security Camera Upgrade
$102,886.53 from city funds.
Los Palos Incident Local Emergency Termination
$50,000 appropriated for reimbursements; about $1,000 paid out so far.
New school resource officer and wellness dog
An $11,394 grant covers the wellness dog; the officer position was already approved in this year's budget.
El Niño local emergency declaration
No dollar amount set, but emergency contracting authority speeds up storm-preparation spending.
Pedestrian safety at fire station intersection
Immigrant Community Services Partnership
$50,000 budgeted this year; council may consider increasing it next fiscal year.
Two New Police Officer Positions
Part of $702,000 in total proposed staffing additions for FY 2026-27.
Fireworks Safety and Brushfire Preparedness
Nuisance Abatement at 509 W. Andrix Street
The city recoups its abatement costs through the lien rather than absorbing them.
City Manager Contract and Performance Evaluation
About $1.04 million in total compensation over the initial three-year term.
Crime trends and fraud prevention
Two new police officer positions will be added next year.
Closed Session Anticipated Litigation
Unknown, depends on future legal developments.
Police Taser replacement
$602,033.02 for the new devices.
2026 Weed Abatement Program
Owners of listed parcels pay a $59.07 county inspection fee; no fiscal impact to the city.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Regulation
Domestic Violence Resources on City Website
988 suicide crisis line signage
Fire Station 61 remodeling
$106,700 plus $11,000 contingency for design; $1.5 million in federal funds for construction.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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