Fourth District Supervisor· 2021–2028
Wendy Root Askew
Monterey County
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- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 7:44:16
- Avg per meeting
- 38:41
- Segments
- 6617
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Top issues during term (20)
Point Lobos Visitor Overuse and Safety (ParkIt!)
Enforcement costs estimated at approximately $15,300 per month for dedicated CHP patrols.
Vacation Rental Regulation Implementation
Vacation rentals feed the county's tourism economy but can pull homes out of the long-term housing stock.
Sixth-Cycle Housing Element and Rezoning
Facilitates affordable housing development and aligns land use designations with existing conditions.
Prohibition of County Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement
Federal grants such as SCAP provide funding tied to inmate data sharing.
Measure AA One-Term Project Allocations
Millions of dollars in Measure AA revenue are being appropriated for immediate road and park repairs.
Healthcare Safety-Net Funding and Coverage Gaps
Tens of millions of dollars in potential revenue reductions for county health services and public hospital operations.
Wildfire Emergency Response and Recovery
Emergency response costs are being tracked for potential state and federal reimbursement.
Signal Hill ADU Appeal in Pebble Beach
Automated License Plate Readers and Surveillance Contracts
Saves the county $1,701,000 over ten years by denying the proposed Flock safety contract.
Rooster Keeping Regulations in Inland and Coastal Areas
Enforcement shifts to Housing and Community Development code staff without new positions; rooster keepers report tens of thousands in prior compliance investments.
Agricultural and Winery Corridor Plan Implementation
Permitting costs for agricultural operators could be reduced through streamlined administrative processes.
Interim Moratorium on Detention Facilities
None directly estimated at this stage, though legal and planning costs may arise.
Point-of-Use Water Treatment Ordinance for New Construction
Property owners save on the high cost of centralized water infrastructure.
Sheriff's Posse Grounds Event Noise and Traffic
Concerts generate approximately 60% of the non-profit Posse's operating income for scholarships and community grants.
El Niño Winter Storm Readiness and Mitigation
The county authorized over $660,000 in budget adjustments and contingency transfers for emergency operations, flood warning repairs, and sandbar management.
County records retention modernization
No significant cost; improves compliance and storage efficiency.
Williamson Act Contract Nonrenewals
Removal of about 3,919 acres from the Williamson Act program may increase future property tax rolls.
Integrated Water Resources Management and Seawater Intrusion
Millions of dollars required for regional water infrastructure projects and financing strategies.
Water Resource Agency closed session item
Sheriff's Office Drone Program Expansion
The contract commits $3,034,342 over 92 years, with initial funding from donations and asset forfeiture.
Decisions during term (957)
Recorded while Askew was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
PLN260118 — Commercial vacation rental, 4163 Sunset Lane, Pebble Beach
Ceremonial resolutions (Items 2-4)
Appointment of Dr. David Martinez to Behavioral Health Commission
Consent calendar, Items 19-36 (excluding 27)
Item 27 — Undersheriff step placement for Steven W. Healey
Item 10 — Records retention policy and schedule
Item 15 — Signal Hill, LLC appeal (PLN250292) continued
Item 13 — Rooster-keeping ordinances (REF260024)
Item 14 — Williamson Act nonrenewals (REF260019)
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Approve and authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to sign the Acknowledgment and Consent, effective upon execution by the County of Monterey, to an Assignment and Assumption…
a. Set a public hearing for November 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. to consider and adopt a Resolution to approve Amendment No. 2 with [Proposed] Exhibit 1 - Approved Rates and Charges effective January 1, 2027 and amend sections 9.6.1, 9.6.2,…
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an agreement between the County of Monterey and the County of San Benito, for the processing of applications for Emergency Medical Technician certification by…
a. Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a Standard Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. to provide art classes to youth at the Silver Star Youth Program, in an amount not to exceed $8,500 with a retroactive…
Adopt the Draft Proposed Board of Supervisors’ meeting schedule for the calendar year 2027.
a. Adopt a Resolution to amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) Number 98-394 Appendices A and B to create the classification of Assistant County Budget Director with the salary range as indicated in Attachment A; and b.…
Adopt a Resolution to: a. Amend the FY 2026-27 County Administrative Office Adopted Budget (1001-105010-61000 - General-Economic Development Administration-Salaries and Employee Benefits) to reallocate one (1) Management Analyst II to one…
Introduce, waive first reading, and set November 3, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance adding Chapter 18.20 to the Monterey County Code to establish objective design criteria for multiple-unit and…
Adoption of Ceremonial Resolutions
Approval of Consent Calendar
Voting record (38)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Item 27 — Undersheriff step placement for Steven W. Healey
The staff report did not document the policy basis for a higher step placement.
Approval of Axon Air Drones Agreement
Winter Storm Preparedness and Budget Adjustments
Nomination to CSAC Board of Directors
Approval of Measure AA Roads Plan and Budget Amendments
Approval of Consent Calendar
Measure AA One-Time Project Funding
Agricultural and Winery Corridor Plan Implementing Ordinance (REF250009)
Interim Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium on Detention Facilities
Policy Prohibiting Use of County Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement
Continuance of Signal Hill LLC Appeal (PLN250292)
Acceptance of CDBG and HOME CAPER for FY 25/26
Financing and Budget Adjustment for Jail Emergency Lighting Repairs
Adoption of Local Emergency Proclamation and Moss Landing BESS Update
Point Lobos Parking Restrictions and Pedestrian Safety Referral
Denial of Flock Safety ALPR Contract and Camera Removal
Approval of Epic iO Agreement Amendment (Item 32)
Voted no due to the need for comprehensive data privacy and security policies governing camera use.
General Assistance Program Funding
Countywide Facilities Master Plan Direction
Water Treatment Ordinance (Chapter 15.06)
Pride Flag Display Policy Update
Highway 1 Bixby Bridge Parking Prohibition Ordinance
Temporary Parking Moratorium at Bixby Bridge
Adoption of Updated General Financial Policies
Oversized Vehicle Parking Enforcement on Railroad Avenue and Allison Road
Acceptance of 2025 Annual Report and Amendments to Mitigation Monitoring Program
Immigration Enforcement Follow-up and Referral Direction
Supported exploring local ordinances and greater transparency regarding immigration enforcement.
Consent Calendar Approval
Sheriff's Office Budget Amendment (Item 30)
Tobacco Retail License Enforcement Reporting
General Plan and Housing Element Progress Reports
Measure AA Signage Selection
Santa Rita Creek Drainage Study Acceptance
Renaming Holiday to Farmworker Appreciation Day
Adoption of Ordinance Prohibiting Oversized Vehicles on Railroad and Allison Roads
Concerned about displacing vulnerable families, children, and seniors without providing an immediate alternative safe parking location.