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Alisal Arch Funding and Discretionary Spending

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Supportive (1)Opposed (6)Concerned (2)Neutral (1)

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Last discussed Jan 27, 2026.

Public comments (10)

NeutralMartha GonzalezJan 27, 2026

Inquired about general public comment timing during the closed session.

Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026 · 2:01 →
OpposedRobert ReyesJan 27, 2026

Urged the board to vote against the $100,000 discretionary allocation for the Alisal Arch, arguing that funds should be used for basic infrastructure like lighting.

Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026 · 46:45 →
OpposedCarl ParadoxJan 27, 2026

Criticized the Alisal Arch project as a symbolic waste of money that divides the community rather than investing in real east side needs.

Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026 · 30:43 →
OpposedChris PereiraJan 27, 2026

Opposed the arch project on behalf of LULAC, citing a lack of transparency and community vetting.

Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026 · 32:16 →
OpposedPeter CesaleJan 27, 2026

Urged the board to reject the vanity project and instead focus on pressing budget needs like road maintenance and public safety.

Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026 · 32:07 →
ConcernedJeffrey MataJan 27, 2026

Criticized the board's decorum and engagement during public testimony.

Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026 · 1:15:31 →
OpposedEric PetersonJan 27, 2026

Urged supervisors to focus on the basics of governance rather than symbolic projects.

Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026 · 37:56 →
OpposedElois HelmJan 27, 2026

Characterized the arch funding as frivolous spending that does not address homelessness or affordable housing.

Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026 · 1:04:30 →
ConcernedBrian ShieldsJan 27, 2026

Requested a moment of silence and raised contractor responsibility issues at Natividad Hospital.

Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026 · 1:36:45 →
SupportiveMichael BaerJan 27, 2026

Urged the board to adopt a resolution defending the Constitution against federal actions.

Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026 · 1:53:46 →