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 (14)(Parks Rec)
Library and Cultural Arts Funding
Repair costs are expected to be covered by insurance, with Public Works coordinating the restoration.
Capital Improvement Projects and Park Upgrades
A construction contract of $5,683,957 plus additional fund appropriations from the Infrastructure Maintenance and Replacement Fund.
Veterans Memorial Park Recognition Design and Features
Estimated construction costs of $475,000 will require City Council authorization from the Citywide Facilities District No. 1 Fund.
Senior Center Nutrition and Meal Program
County transit unit allocations provide partial reimbursement for senior transit services.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Arts Commission Work Plan
Gallery operations and biennial awards funded through municipal cultural arts allocations and sponsorships.
Age-Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan and Partnerships
Programs operate within existing parks and recreation budgets and grants.
Senior Facilities and Park Tour
The tour itself involved no direct financial expenditure beyond standard staff time, but showcased active capital improvement projects funded by the city budget.
2027 Commission Work Plan and Proactive Advocacy
None directly associated with work plan adoption.
Barrio Traffic Circle Public Art Design
$110,000 allocated from Capital Improvement Program Project No. 4015 for permanent public art.
Tennis Court Reservation System Requests
Carlsbad Reads Together 2026 Program Outcomes
Supported by the Friends of the Library.
2026 Literacy Anthology Project
Program supported by California State Library grants and city matching funds.
Collections and Technical Services Management
Operates within the approved annual library materials budget.
Chestnut Underpass Public Art Design
The project utilizes an allocated capital improvement budget of $400,000.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Blackburn was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.