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Jason Newlin

Council Member2024-11-19 - 2028-11 (oath Nov 19, 2024 per Nov 19, 2024 council minutes; month-level end: November 2028 per city Mayor and Council page (bullheadcityaz.gov/leadership-government/mayor-and-council))

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Nov 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
30
Total speaking time
1:14:36
Avg per meeting
2:29
Segments
1657

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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)

critical↑Nov 2026[30]

Flooding emergency and storm recovery

$600,000 moved now, with total damage expected to top $4 million and more funding requests coming.

critical↓Feb 2026[14]

Electric-Assist Bicycle Regulations and Park Safety

Staff time and potential signage/enforcement costs.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Presidential rally costs and city role

The city incurred limited police and public works costs; whether the Republican Party or the campaign reimburses them remains to be seen.

high↓Sep 2026[10]

Community Cat TNR Program Review

Potential future budget allocations for expanded spay and neuter services or shelter transport.

high↓Jul 2026[8]

Watercraft Rental Insurance Requirements

Impacts insurance compliance costs for local watercraft rental businesses operating at city launch ramps.

medium↓Oct 2026[5]

School Resource Officer Renewal

No net city cost — the district's grant pays the officer's salary.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Veterans Treatment Court Grant Funding

Brings in a share of $1.4 million in federal grant funds over 5 years, reducing local budget costs for veteran treatment programs.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Homeless Shelter Funding and Services

Staff and partner agency time and operational resources.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Revive Behavioral Health Conditional Use Permit Renewal

Maintains local treatment facility beds, avoiding out-of-town travel costs for families.

high↓May 2026[2]

Electric-Assist Bicycles and Park Safety Regulations

Potential future costs associated with trail striping, signage, or increased enforcement patrols.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Community Cat Feeding Ordinance

None requested directly, though resources for partner organizations were discussed.

high↓May 2026[2]

Colorado River Lifeguard and Safety Services Contract

Over $1.7 million across three seasons ($571,096.66 for Season 26, $572,505.93 for Season 27, and $608,201.70 for Season 28).

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Animal Resource Center Facility Tour

high↓Feb 2026[1]

La Plaza Inn Public Nuisance Abatement

Legal fees and potential demolition costs will be incurred, with expenses liened against the property.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Senior Transportation Volunteer Recruitment

None reported.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

La Plaza Inn Nuisance Abatement

Involves legal and potential demolition costs funded through municipal legal and contingency accounts.

low↓Jan 2026[1]

Code Enforcement and Palm Tree Maintenance

high↓Mar 2026[0]

police department leadership

No immediate taxpayer costs are mentioned, though leadership changes can sometimes shift departmental budgets down the road.

high↓Sep 2025[0]

police leadership

This temporary appointment will likely use existing city police administrative budgets, though search costs for a permanent chief could add minor expenses later.

high↓Aug 2025[0]

police chief retirement

Recruiting and vetting a new police chief could involve unexpected search fees and potential shifts in department spending.

Decisions during term (1)

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

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.