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Jeannette Garcia

Councilmember2024-2028

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
38
Total speaking time
1:58:31
Avg per meeting
3:07
Segments
2270

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Top issues during term (20)

high↓Jul 2026[31]

Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Surveillance Concerns

Involves approximately $239,000 in proposed budget allocations for camera surveillance.

high↑Jun 2026[22]

E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety Regulations

None initially, though enforcement will be handled by existing police personnel.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

New Municipal Operations Warehouse

Funds municipal capital improvement projects for city facilities.

high↑Oct 2025[14]

Avondale Commons PAD Amendment and Commercial Development Timelines

The city anticipates an estimated $6.6 million infrastructure reimbursement investment tied to future tax revenues and community benefits.

high↑Feb 2025[13]

Open Meeting Law Compliance Training

None.

critical↑Oct 2025[13]

Lower Buckeye Road Safety and Widening

The Lower Buckeye Road project totals approximately $35 million, backed by $28 million in federal grant funds and a $7.7 million city match.

critical↑Oct 2026[13]

2026 Integrated Utility Master Plan Adoption

Guides future capital improvement project budgeting and rate models, though no immediate spending was authorized by this adoption.

critical↑Jan 2025[13]

Series 2026 General Obligation Bond Issuance

The $123 million bond package will be funded through property taxes without raising the current $1.45 tax rate per $100 of assessed valuation.

medium↑Feb 2025[12]

Advisory Board and Commission Appointments

None.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Littleton Elementary School District Bond

Estimated at 69 cents per $100 of net assessed limited property value over 10 years for local homeowners.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

2026 General Election and Public Safety Bond

Proposition 418 involves a public safety bond measure that would impact municipal bonding capacity if approved by voters.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Fire Prevention Week & Smoke Detector Distribution

This item has no direct budget impact.

high↑Mar 2026[10]

Cerro Vista Residential Development Rezone

Private residential investment providing homeownership products expected on the market within 18 months.

high↑Aug 2026[10]

Central Avenue Infill Single-Family Housing

Minimal fiscal impact, limited to future private property tax contributions.

medium→Jul 2026[9]

local elections

While the election itself doesn't directly cost extra, new leadership could bring entirely different budget priorities and spending habits to the city.

critical↑Jun 2026[9]

Fiscal Year 2027 Property Tax Levy Adoption

Raises $1,192,886 in revenue through combined primary and secondary property taxes.

critical↓Jun 2025[9]

Fiscal Year 2027 Fee Changes

Total budget set at $514,304,500 with a flat combined property tax rate of $1.4592.

critical↓Sep 2025[7]

Pedestrian Safety and Crossing Infrastructure

Project estimates range from $2.1 million for an at-grade crossing up to $10.2 million for a bowstring bridge.

high↑Aug 2025[6]

Family Bridge Housing Project Funding

$355,000 transferred from contingency funds, with ongoing annual operating costs of $150,000.

high↓Jan 2026[6]

Green for Good Community Sustainability Grant Program

Up to $15,000 in total grant funding will be awarded from environmental funds.

Decisions during term (365)

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

Voting record (259)

234 yes25 no

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Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Resolution 1068-1026 - 2026 Integrated Utility Master Plan Adoption

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda

Voted noSep 14, 2026

Councilmember Weise moved to adopt Resolution 1067-0926, approving Application PL-25-0263, a minor General Plan amendment on approximately 9.03 acres located at the northeast corner of Lower Buckeye R

Voted noSep 14, 2026

Vice Mayor Nielson moved to adopt Ordinance 2040-0926, approving application PL-25-0264,approving a rezone on approximately 9.03 acres from Urban Residential (R1-6) to Planned Area Development(PAD), l

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Vice Mayor Nielson moved to adopt Ordinance 2038-0926 and Ordinance 2039-0926, approving Application PL-25-0015, a request to rezone two properties along North Central Avenue from Community Commercial

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

There being no further business before the Council, Councilmember Garcia moved to adjourn the Regular Meeting; Councilmember Conde seconded the motion.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted noSep 14, 2026

Resolution 1067-0926 - Municipal Operations Warehouse Minor General Plan Amendment

Voted noSep 14, 2026

Ordinance 2040-0926 - Municipal Operations Warehouse Rezone

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Ordinances 2038-0926 & 2039-0926 - Central Avenue Rezoning

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

to approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Councilmember Conde made the motion to amend the main motion changing the age from 12 to 11; Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion.

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

adopting Ordinance 2037-0826, amending the City of Avondale City Code, Chapter 23 (Traffic) and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents, as

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

adjourn the Regular Meeting

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Amendment to Lower E-Scooter Age to 11

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Amendment to Remove Closed-Toe Shoe Requirement

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance 2037-0826 (Electric-Driven Devices)

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Adjournment of Regular Meeting

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

to approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

to adjourn the Regular Meeting

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

adjourn the Regular Meeting

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

to adjourn the Regular Meeting

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

to approve the Consent Agenda.

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

adopt Resolution 1053-0726 approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Phoenix for processing Avondale’s recyclable materials

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of agenda item 4k

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

adopt Resolution 1057-0726, adopting the City of Avondale 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

adjourn the Regular Meeting

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Resolution 1053-0726: Phoenix Recycling IGA

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Resolution 1057-0726: 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

adjourn the Regular Meeting

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

motion was made by Councilmember Solorio, seconded by Councilmember White, to approve the Consent Agenda.

Voted noJun 15, 2026

Vice Mayor Nielson moved to adopt Resolution 1049-0626, setting the primary and secondary property tax levy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and authorizing the Mayor or City Manager, City At

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Councilmember Garcia moved to adjourn the Regular Meeting into Executive Session pursuant to Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-431.03(A)(1) and (A)(3) for: a) discussion of the evaluation and salary of the City A

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted noJun 15, 2026

Resolution 1049-0626 - FY2027 Property Tax Levy

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Adjournment into Executive Session

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

to approve the Consent Agenda.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

adjourn the Regular Meeting

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

adjourn the Special Meeting into Executive Session pursuant to Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38--431.03(A)(1) for discussion of the evaluation and salary of the Presiding Judge

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda (Regular Meeting)

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