District 3 Council Member· 2024-2028
Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson
Santa Cruz
About
Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson's campaign platform centers on her experience and work ethic, focusing heavily on critical community issues such as homelessness, mental health services, and youth support. Her priorities aim to deliver practical solutions and continued success for the residents of Santa Cruz.
Campaign promises (3)
- public-safetyFocus efforts and policy on addressing homelessness in the community.Related votes
- transparencyPrioritize support and programs for local youth.Related votes
- public-safetyImprove mental health resources and initiatives within the city.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 2:05:47
- Avg per meeting
- 7:52
- Segments
- 1764
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Top issues during term (18)(Public Safety)
Wildfire Resiliency and Preparedness
Funded by Measure Q, philanthropic donations, and grants; specific amounts not stated.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Jacob's Heart
Teenpower self-defense program for Soquel High students
About $15,000 of the FY 2027 budget goes to self-defense vouchers.
Coral Street encampment conditions
The speaker warned the city may be creating lawsuit liability at a time of shrinking budgets.
Public data website on sexual violence
Federal Safe Streets grant for EMS innovation
No city cost to apply; federal funds would be accepted and appropriated only if awarded.
Fire Station 63 Butler building
$177,001 construction contract plus a $111,771 transfer from public safety impact fees.
Fire Boat Purchase
$27,437.50 budget adjustment from impact fees.
Drowning prevention ring stations
Beach safety and equitable access to swim lessons
interim police chief appointment
No direct financial impact is specified, though an interim appointment may help avoid costs tied to a prolonged leadership vacuum.
Scam emails targeting permit applicants
Applicants have had close calls wiring money; losses could run into thousands of dollars per victim.
2025 Fire Emergency Services Performance
Public Safety Committee 2026-2029 Work Plan
E-Bike Regulation
Possible increased fines are only being explored; no revenue or cost set yet.
Civil Immigration Enforcement Facilities Resolution
Health in All Policies 2026-2029 workplan
Staff time and existing budgets absorb the work; no new spending was identified.
Police Traffic Motorcycle Replacement
$95,718 from the Traffic Offender 212 Fund.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Kalantari-Johnson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.