Mayor· 2022-2026
Keith Blackburn
Carlsbad
About
Keith Blackburn's mayoral campaign centered primarily on safeguarding public safety and preserving the distinct character and local control of Carlsbad. Key discussions during his run also touched upon addressing homelessness and local governance issues.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyKeith Blackburn focused his campaign platform on prioritizing public safety and maintaining the unique character of the city.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 2:07:30
- Avg per meeting
- 6:04
- Segments
- 3395
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Top issues during term (8)(Environment)
Commercial Drone Delivery Concerns
Coastal Erosion and Sea Level Rise Planning
San Onofre nuclear waste siting progress
McClellan-Palomar Airport Commercial Flight Expansion and Noise
Potential future costs associated with enhanced security measures or legal/administrative oversight.
Climate Action Plan 2025 Progress & Canopy Loss
Negligible impact limited to ongoing pest treatment and standard sidewalk maintenance.
Organics Recycling and Mulch Pathogen Safety
State-mandated organics programs entail ongoing operational and inspection costs for the city.
Environmental Contamination and Soil Safety on Commercial Infill Sites
Developer remediation costs and potential avoidance of municipal liability.
Clean Mobility Charging Master Plan
Grant funding and future municipal capital improvement funds will be utilized.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Blackburn was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MERWIN DRIVE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS, CIP PROJECT NO. 6608 – Adoption of a resolution approving Amendment…
Approval of Salk Avenue Apartments Site Development Plan and Environmental Review
Environmental Sustainability Commission Work Plan Approval
Voting record (1)(Environment)
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