District 5 Council Member· 2022-2026
Linda Budge
Rancho Cordova
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 2:46:13
- Avg per meeting
- 7:14
- Segments
- 2028
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Top issues during term (20)
Cordova Arena and Downtown DOVA Project
City participation could reach roughly $185 million in shared revenue and fee waivers over 35 years if the project is wildly successful — but nothing flows unless the arena is built and operating.
Radar-Enforceable Speed Limits
Enforcement is funded through state Office of Traffic Safety and Cannabis Tax Fund grants; a citation nets the city only about $1.25.
Grant Line Road Improvements
$50 million in total grant funding secured for the corridor.
City Manager Compensation
Adds about $20,352 to the city manager's base salary plus a $15,900 one-time incentive, from the General Fund.
Zoning Code Amendment — Article 9 Specific Use Provisions (Section 23.901.060)
No direct cost to residents; these are regulatory clarifications.
FY 2025-26 Year-End Finances and Reserve Policies
Roughly $185 million in potential city commitments over 35 years, plus about $940,000 in already-approved fee waivers.
Douglas 103 Subdivision Final Maps
Lennar says smaller homes with comp shingle roofs keep prices within reach of entry-level buyers.
Douglas 103 subdivision final map (Lennar)
None
Cavala Ranch driveway code enforcement notices
Homeowners face repair costs plus a $10,000 fee to contest — the council will revisit the policy.
Opportunity Zones 2.0 designation
Could attract private capital investment into underinvested tracts over a 10-year period.
city council election
Holding the election costs the city about $14,261 it could have saved, plus Stevenson loses his $650 statement fee.
New Sports Arena and Plaza Fee Waivers
An estimated $185 million in forgone or shared tax revenue and fee waivers over 35 years, offset by new tax revenue the project generates.
Perchlorate and PFAS in Local Drinking Water
Unknown — an offline well and future treatment decisions could carry significant water system costs.
Asteria Flats Affordable Multifamily Housing Bonds
$5 million city loan, with staff trying to trim the amount if construction bids come in under budget.
Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing
Artwalk adds roughly $1.7 million to the $35.3 million bridge project; each sculptural piece carries a $200,000 budget.
CDBG 2027 Annual Action Plan
Federal CDBG grant funding for 2027 community improvements.
Special Tax Zone No. 36 and Stormwater Fee for IONNA EV Charging Project
Creates a new special tax zone and a proposed annual stormwater utility fee subject to property owner protest.
Planning Commission Process and Conflict-of-Interest Allegations
Transformative Climate Communities Grant Application
Grant amounts are still shifting; final funding figures will be set in the September 30 application.
Community Food Hub
Decisions during term (166)
Recorded while Budge was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent calendar items 9.1–9.4 (minutes; radar speed limits ordinance; Mather landscape contract; conflict of interest code)
Resolution approving the CDBG 2027 Annual Action Plan (item 10.1)
CEQA exemption determination for the Cordova Arena / Downtown DOVA project (item 11.1a)
Adoption of the Financial Participation Agreement with DOVA Arena, LLC and Alpha One Sports and Entertainment Group, LLC (item 11.1b)
Second reading and adoption of the Development Agreement ordinance (item 11.1d)
First Amendment to the Economic Development Participation Agreement (item 11.1c)
Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of October 19, 2026, and the Special Meeting of October 26, 2026.
Consent Calendar (Minutes of Sept 23 and Sept 30, 2026; 2027 Meeting Schedule)
Rio Del Oro Parcel 67E – Major Design Review (PLND-0226-0155)
CEQA Exemption Determination (Guidelines Section 15183)
Major Design Review Resolution — Cordova Arena
Land Transfer Agreement Resolution
Direction on Financial Participation Agreement
First Reading — Downtown DOVA Development Agreement Ordinance
Consent Calendar Items 9.1-9.8
Capital Village Residences Major Design Review and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (10.1)
Radar Enforceable Speed Limits Ordinance (10.2)
Kora Power, Inc. Economic Incentive (11.1)
City Manager Compensation (12.1)
FY 2026-2027 Salary Schedule Amendment (12.2)
Voting record (50)
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Consent calendar items 9.1–9.4 (minutes; radar speed limits ordinance; Mather landscape contract; conflict of interest code)
Resolution approving the CDBG 2027 Annual Action Plan (item 10.1)
CEQA exemption determination for the Cordova Arena / Downtown DOVA project (item 11.1a)
Adoption of the Financial Participation Agreement with DOVA Arena, LLC and Alpha One Sports and Entertainment Group, LLC (item 11.1b)
First Amendment to the Economic Development Participation Agreement (item 11.1c)
CEQA Exemption Determination (Guidelines Section 15183)
Major Design Review Resolution — Cordova Arena
Land Transfer Agreement Resolution
Direction on Financial Participation Agreement
First Reading — Downtown DOVA Development Agreement Ordinance
Consent Calendar Items 9.1-9.8
Capital Village Residences Major Design Review and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (10.1)
Radar Enforceable Speed Limits Ordinance (10.2)
Kora Power, Inc. Economic Incentive (11.1)
FY 2026-2027 Salary Schedule Amendment (12.2)
Consent Calendar (Items 16.1–16.13)
Public Hearing Items 17.1 and 17.2
Special Tax Bonds, The Ranch CFD No. 2021-1, Improvement Area No. 4 (19.1)
Purchase of Former VSP Buildings for Future Community Center (19.2)
Transformative Climate Communities Grant Application (19.3)
Civility Pledge Resolution (19.4)
Consent public hearing items 14.1–14.2 adopted
Mather Field Road selected as corridor pilot
Consent Calendar Items 9.1–9.15
Motion to Appoint Elliott Stevenson and Cancel the District 2 Election (Option 1)
Stevenson has earned the seat; saving taxpayer money
Proceed with the November 3, 2026 District 2 Election (Option 2)
Consent calendar items 9.1 through 9.15
Consent public hearing items 10.1 and 10.2
Consent Calendar Items 9.1-9.7 (minutes, contracts, Lennar final map)
Delinquent Solid Waste Charges on 2026-27 Property Tax Roll (10.1)
Ordinances Canceling Douglas 98 and Sundance Development Agreements (10.2)
Tourism Business Improvement District Modification (11.1)
Requested staff examine the underlying district management issues raised in public comment.
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Census Tract Recommendations (12.1)
General Plan Update Preferred Land Use Alternative (12.2)
Pressed for a flexible Civic Center designation to preserve long-term land use flexibility.