District 2 Supervisor· 2025-01-06 - 2029-01-08 (re-elected March 5, 2024 primary, outright; Gov Code 24200)
Candace Andersen
Contra Costa County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 3:38:36
- Avg per meeting
- 10:25
- Segments
- 3482
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Top issues during term (12)(General)
rail station construction
While exact construction costs weren't highlighted, investing in this new station should ultimately pay off by improving regional transit efficiency.
public works leadership appointment
Her leadership could save taxpayers money by keeping city projects on schedule and avoiding costly contractor delays.
public health vector control
Your local tax dollars will likely fund increased mosquito abatement operations to keep these pests under control.
data center expansion
Your energy bills and local infrastructure costs could shift depending on how much power and resources this massive tech project demands.
garbage pickup service
No direct costs to residents, though delayed service could lead to missed work if you have to keep moving bins back and forth.
gun rights lawsuit
Taxpayers could end up footing a hefty legal bill if the county decides to fight this lawsuit in court.
surveillance technology
Local taxpayers continue to foot the bill for these camera subscriptions without any new tax hikes mentioned.
minimum wage increase
Workers get a much-needed pay bump, but employers will face higher operational costs that might trickle down to everyday prices.
mobile health clinics
This makes getting basic healthcare cheaper and easier for students who might not have insurance or extra cash for doctor visits.
legal claim
Taxpayers are likely on the hook for a costly lawsuit and potential settlement due to this oversight failure.
legislation opposition
Financial impacts remain minimal since the city avoided costly, drawn-out legal battles against the state.
data center approval
While the city might pull in extra tax cash, everyday folks could see their utility bills creep up to power these energy hogs.
Decisions during term (27)
Recorded while Andersen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to execute a contract with Diablo Valley College for the rental of a Depot Location for the November 3, 2026, General Election. (No Fiscal Impact)
APPROVE Budget Amendment No. BDA-26-01069 to appropriate $2,000,000 from the General Fund to fund the Juvenile Hall Camera System Upgrade capital project. (100% General Fund)
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE Contra Costa County Treasurer, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Wells Fargo Bank to expand the general banking and lockbox services to include account validation services with no change to the payment…
ADOPT Resolution No. 2026-384 authorizing the issuance and sale of “Moraga Elementary School District, General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2024, Series B”, in the amount not to exceed $17,000,000 by the District on its own behalf…
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26647 to add one Probation Manager (unrepresented) position in the Probation Department. (100% General Fund)
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26640 to add one (1) Probation Director position (unrepresented) in the Probation Department. (100% General Fund)
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to advertise the Chiller Replacement Project at 151 Linus Pauling Drive, Hercules area. (60% Measure X Funds, 40% General Fund)
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner or designee, to execute a contract with Matthew Guichard for coroner's inquest hearing services, in an amount not to exceed $25,000, for the period May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2028. (100% General…
APPROVE Budget Amendment No. BDA-26-00625, authorizing new revenue in the amount of $115,000 from the County Law Enforcement Capital Project Fund and appropriating it to the Office of the Sheriff's Information Services general fund…
APPROVE allocation of Supervisorial District V Community Impact Funds in the amount of $10,000 and take related actions, as recommended by Supervisor Scales-Preston. (100% General Fund)
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the County Librarian, to execute a purchase order with Age of Learning, Inc., subject to the terms of their General Library Terms, in an amount not to exceed $18,794 for the renewal…
APPROVE Budget Amendment No. BDA-26-00596, authorizing the appropriation of General Fund Capital Reserves in the amount of $1,010,000 for the purchase of 900 Thompson Street, Martinez. (100% General Fund)
APPROVE allocation of Supervisorial District IV Community Impact Funds in the amount of $5,000, as recommended by Supervisor Carlson. (100% General Fund)
ACCEPT the General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2025 prepared by the Department of Conservation and Development, as recommended by the Conservation and Development Director. (No fiscal impact)
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Lehmer’s, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000, to provide on-call General Motors fleet maintenance and repair services for County vehicles, for the…
APPROVE the use of Progressive Design-Build for the Fire Station No 90/Contra Costa District 3 Youth Center Project (Project), Brentwood area. (General Fund)
APPROVE allocations of Supervisorial District V Community Impact Funds in the amount of $225,500, as recommended by Supervisor Scales-Preston. (100% General Fund)
ADOPT Resolution No. 2026-48 calling and noticing an election to fill seat numbers Nos. 3 (General), 7 (Safety), and 7 Alternate (Safety) on the Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association Board of Trustees (Retirement Board), as…
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Stephen Weiss, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $400,000 to provide general surgery services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health…
APPROVE Budget Amendment No. BDA-26-00553 authorizing the transfer of appropriations within Fund 100300 (General Fund) in the amount of $350,000 from Sheriff's Org 2505-2479 to Public Work’s Org 4407-4116 for the Field Operations Building…
Voting record (1)(General)
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