District 2 Council Member· 2024-2028
Scott Tonnesen
Fairfield
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 8:26
- Avg per meeting
- 2:49
- Segments
- 130
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Top issues during term (20)
public safety shooting
The city will likely absorb costs for emergency response, police investigation, hospital care, and added school security—while families face funeral and trauma expenses.
ADU Ordinance Update to Comply with State Law
No direct fiscal impact was identified; the amendments are described as statutorily exempt from CEQA.
Hale Ranch Study Area General Plan Implementation
Big development plans are stalled, so that means no immediate tax revenue or job boom from this project.
Quo Warranto Investigation Regarding Mayor Moy
Taxpayer money is being spent on this ongoing investigation, and who knows how long it will drag on.
Measure P spending transparency
A Measure P update could mean new or extended city taxes on the November 2026 ballot.
rail hub development plan
If it moves forward, expect public and private money to flow into transit infrastructure and nearby development—though the exact costs and funding sources aren't spelled out yet.
local elections
No immediate city spending or tax changes are tied to this early election preview; any fiscal effects would come later through candidates’ platforms and council decisions.
City Financial Condition and Deficit Spending
The city faces a structural deficit of roughly $7.5-11 million and may need rate increases or budget cuts.
North Texas Street Revitalization Program
$400,000 from the Intragovernmental Loan Fund.
Bay North shelter expansion at 310 Beck Avenue
City clerk position — elected to appointed
Converting to an appointed clerk could save on election costs, per the clerk's recommendation.
Ohio Street emergency shelter and transitional housing lease renewal
Housing Element Compliance Rezones
No direct cost, but non-compliance could have cost the city state housing and transportation funding.
Project Homekey approval
No hit to the general fund — the money comes from unallocated federal CDBG funds and loan repayments already in the revolving fund.
Landscape and lighting district refund litigation matter
Potential refunds to residents in landscape lighting and maintenance districts; about $26,000 has been spent on the legal review so far.
2026 building permit fee update
A 2,500-square-foot home permit would rise from about $6,500 today to roughly $7,600 under the proposal; most small homeowner permits would drop by half or more.
Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District proposed rate increase
Residential sewer bills would rise from $51.62 to $78.20 annually over five years if adopted.
Sewer Master Plan Cost Sharing
About $49,976 from the city's Sewer Fund.
Lee Bell Park restroom safety
$267,000 from the Parks Capital Project Fund.
CFD 2012-2 Annexations (Courage Investments and Archway Recovery)
Special tax levies on the annexed territories will fund public safety and park services citywide.
Decisions during term (44)
Recorded while Tonnesen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.