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Council Member· 2022-2026

Jean Josey

Dublin

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

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Top issues during term (20)

medium↑Aug 2026[30]

Merger of Human Services and Parks & Community Services Commissions

Streamlining commissions is expected to reduce administrative overhead; no specific figure was stated.

medium→Feb 2026[21]

City Investment Portfolio Performance

Covers how the city's pooled public funds are invested; no direct cost.

high↑Jul 2026[17]

Site D-1 Affordable Housing Land Transfer Stalled

The city gets the land for free; the deal mainly protects the site while the developer raises construction financing.

medium↑Feb 2026[16]

2026 Fall Home Decorating Contest

Funding is accommodated within the existing Parks and Community Services Department operating budget.

high↑Jan 2026[16]

Firearms Retailing and Shooting Range Moratorium Extension

No direct cost stated, though annual compliance checks will mean some staff review work.

medium↓Aug 2026[15]

Code of Ethics and Conduct adoption

No cost — this is a governance document.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

East Ranch (Francis Ranch) CFD Bond Sale

Bond repayment comes from special taxes levied on East Ranch property owners, not general city taxes.

low↓Aug 2026[15]

Splatter 2026 Festival

Funded from the city's annual operating budget; VIP tickets $75 in advance, Color Dash registration $25.

medium↑Jun 2026[12]

2027 Temporary Public Art Program – Decorated Shamrocks

The program has a $20,000 annual budget from the Public Art Fund.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Human Services Grant Program Oversight

$319,000 funded entirely by the federal CDBG Capital Project Pool administered by Alameda County.

medium↑Feb 2026[11]

The Wave summer 2026 promotions and pricing

No extra cost — all promos are covered within the existing Parks and Community Services operating budget.

medium↑Apr 2026[11]

Small Business Assistance Program Update

Up to $75,000 annually in combined grant funding is available to eligible businesses.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Local Veterans Support and Educational Programs

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Commercial Business Growth and Activity

No new spending to receive the presentation; future rollout costs would come from the existing economic development budget or future budget approvals.

high↓Feb 2026[11]

Transient Occupancy Tax Increase

Hotel guests would have paid more per night; the added revenue would have gone to city services, but the measure failed so rates stay at 8%.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

PRFTA Master Plan Update

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program

The tax help is free to participants; no cost to the city is identified.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Free Senior Legal and Medicare Counseling Services

The services are free to seniors; no cost to the city is identified.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Selection of Dublin's next Poet Laureate

None — it's an unpaid volunteer position.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

2026-27 Youth Mini-Grant Program funding

The program is backed by $10,000 from the city's General Fund this fiscal year.

Decisions during term (160)

Recorded while Josey was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedOct 27, 2026

Approval of August 25, 2026 Special and Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

approvedOct 27, 2026

Resolution Recommending City Council Approval of Firearms Retailer and Indoor Shooting Range Zoning Amendments (PLPA-004331-2026)

approved4-0Oct 6, 2026

Adoption of Consent Calendar (Items 5.1–5.6)

approved4-0Oct 6, 2026

Resolution No. 90-26 – East Ranch Special Tax Bonds (CFD 2023-1)

approved4-0Oct 6, 2026

Resolution No. 91-26 – Alameda County Animal Shelter Services Agreement

approved4-0Oct 6, 2026

Approval of September 15, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes

approved4-0Oct 6, 2026

Amendment to the Agreement with Civica Law Group, APC for Special Counsel Legal Services

approved4-0Oct 6, 2026

Revisions to the Personnel System

approved5-0Sep 15, 2026

Consent Calendar adoption (items 5.1-5.4, with amendment to 5.3)

approved5-0Sep 15, 2026

Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials (Resolution 83-26)

approved5-0Sep 15, 2026

Annual Review of the Statement of Investment Policy (Resolution 84-26)

approved5-0Sep 15, 2026

Consolidation of Human Services and Parks and Community Services Commissions (Resolution 85-26)

approved5-0Sep 15, 2026

Conflict of Interest Code amendment (item 5.3)

approved13-0Sep 9, 2026

Approval of the August 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes (Consent Calendar)

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

Approval of August 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

2026 Development Agreement Review — Resolution No. 82-26

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

Second Review of Draft Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials

approved5-0Sep 1, 2026

Designation of Voting Delegates for the 2026 National League of Cities City Summit

approved10-0Aug 26, 2026

Consolidation of the Human Services Commission and Parks & Community Services Commission

approved5-0Aug 18, 2026

Adoption of Consent Calendar (Items 5.1–5.4, 5.6, 5.7)

Voting record (89)

81 yes8 no

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Voted yesOct 6, 2026

the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

the City Council adopted Resolution No. 90-26 titled, “Authorizing the Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for and on Behalf of the City of Dublin Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (East Ranch), Appr

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

the City Council adopted Resolution No. 91-26 titled, “Approving the Agreement Among the County of Alameda and the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton for Animal Shelter Services,” and approved the budget

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

the City Council adopted Consent Calendar item 5.5

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

the City Council adopted the Consent Calendar, except for item 5.5, and with amendment to item 5.3 to remove Human Services Commission from the draft ordinance, if City Council approves the consolidat

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

the City Council adopted Resolution No. 84-26 titled, “Approving the Annual Review of the Statement of Investment Policy and Delegation of Authority to Complete Investment Transactions.”

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

the City Council adopted Resolution No. 85-26 titled, “Approving the Consolidation of the Human Services Commission and the Parks and Community Services Commission and Related Actions,” and waived the

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 07-26 — Councilmember and Mayor Salaries

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

the City Council adopted Consent Calendar item 5.5

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

adopted the Consent Calendar, except for items 5.4 and 5.6

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

accepted the report

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

approved Consent Calendar item 5.4

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

approved Consent Calendar item 5.6

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

adopted Resolution No. 76-26 titled, “Declaring the Results of the Property Owner Ballot Tabulation for the Proposed Formation of Street Lighting Assessment District 2026-1”; adopted Resolution No. 77

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

adopt the Resolution Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City of Dublin an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.16 of the Dublin Municipal Code to Increase the Rate of the Transient Occup

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

SCS Dublin Project Development Agreement First Amendment (Ordinance No. 06-26)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Introduction of Ordinance on City Council Salaries

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Approval of June 16, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Agreements for Special Events Equipment Rental and Services (Resolution No. 67-26)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Facility Naming Policy (Resolution No. 68-26)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Safe Routes to School Project Acceptance, CIP No. ST0517 (Resolution No. 69-26)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

First Amendment to Freeway Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans (Resolution No. 70-26)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space – Phase 1 Acceptance, CIP No. PK0422 (Resolution No. 71-26)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Actions Taken During City Council Recess

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Alameda CTC 2028 Comprehensive Investment Plan Funding Applications (Resolutions No. 72-26 and 73-26)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Mayor's Appointments to Senior Center Advisory Committee

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Payment Issuance Report

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Amador Station Affordable Housing Agreement Amendments (Resolution No. 74-26)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Third Amendment to Energy Savings Performance Contract (Resolution No. 75-26)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Street Lighting Assessments – Proposition 218 Results and Levy (Resolutions No. 76-26 and 77-26)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

AB 562 Final Outcome Report – Pacific Catch Inc. Economic Development Subsidy

Voted noJul 21, 2026

Transient Occupancy Tax Ballot Measure

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

adopted Consent Calendar item 5.4

Voted noJun 2, 2026

bring back the item after the November 2026 General Municipal Election

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

bring back the item to the next City Council meeting

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

adopted the Consent Calendar, except for items 5.4 and 5.5

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

directed Staff to bring the item to a future meeting, no later than August 7, 2026, when all five Councilmembers will be present and directed Staff to provide additional information, including additio

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

adopted Resolution No. 41-26 titled, “Approving a Budget for the City of Dublin for Fiscal Year 2026-27”; and approved the funding of one new crossing guard for Dublin Unified School District and a on

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

waive the first reading and introduce an Ordinance Amending Dublin Municipal Code Sections 2.08.020 and 2.08.040 to Change the Salary of Members of the City Council and the Additional Salary for the M

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

adopted Resolution No. 42-26 titled, “Approving the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2026-2031 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Reimbursement Agreement with Dublin Unified School Dis

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Council Salary Ordinance — First Reading (Item 5.5)

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

adopted Resolution No. 38-26 titled, “Authorizing a Special Designation of General Fund Committed Reserves for Fiscal Year 2025-26,” and confirmed changes to General Fund Assigned Reserves

Voted noMay 19, 2026

increase the City Councilmembers’ salary based on the California Consumer Price Index change from January 1, 2024, and change the Mayor’s salary to $500 per month in addition to the City Councilmember

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

increase the City Councilmembers’ salary by five percent per calendar year since the last increase, and change the Mayor’s salary to $350 per month in addition to the City Councilmember salary

Voted noMay 19, 2026

approved item 5.8

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

adopted the Consent Calendar, except for item 5.8

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

increase the City Councilmembers’ salary by five percent per calendar year since the last increase, and change the Mayor’s differential to $250 per month in addition to the City Councilmember salary

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 5.1–5.7)

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

directed Staff to continue recruitment and retention efforts

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

waived the reading and introduced the Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.28 (Noise)