Councilmember· Second term sworn in Dec 17, 2024 (Richmond Confidential Dec 16, 2024 ("sworn into office" at the Tuesday Dec 17, 2024 meeting)); first elected 2020. month-level end: December 2028 per city council page ("Term Ends: 2028"); seats turn over at the December meeting after the November election (Dec 17, 2024 swearing-in).

Lisa Motoyama

El Cerrito

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Term ending Dec 1, 2028.

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Top issues during term (1)(Public Safety)

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police surveillance technology

El Cerrito will keep paying for license plate reader licensing and maintenance, and any breach response or legal fallout could add to the bill.

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