Councilmember (District 1)· 2022-12-06 to 2026-12 (oath of office 2022-12-06 per council minutes; month-level end: December 2026 per city Meet the Mayor and Council page Term expires December 2026)
Kim Barber
Monterey
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 1:04:38
- Avg per meeting
- 5:53
- Segments
- 783
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Top issues during term (6)(Business Jobs)
798 Del Monte Avenue lease negotiation
Undisclosed — price and payment terms were under negotiation in closed session.
Street vending permit rules
Hayward Lumber opens 11th location at former MNS site
Hayward Lumber says it will invest significantly to clean up and reopen the long-vacant site.
Osio Theater Restoration
Private investment in a downtown cultural anchor; no direct city cost identified.
Economic Development Strategy Engagement Plan
The city faces an $11.7 million structural deficit; the strategy aims to diversify revenue in a town where roughly 40% of the general fund is tourism-related.
Retail Cannabis Business Permits
Staff estimates about $300,000 in cannabis revenue, currently around $20,000/month.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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