District 7 Council Member· 2025-2029
Ken Houston
Oakland
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 2:38:04
- Avg per meeting
- 8:47
- Segments
- 2652
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Top issues during term (5)(Development)
Measure U Bond Allocation for Affordable Housing
Involves allocating a minimum of $50 million from the upcoming Measure U bond tranche to support affordable housing development.
Coliseum Complex Redevelopment and Sale
$50 million directed to CalPERS pension liabilities, plus ongoing potential revenues from ticket sales.
Interim City Administration Appointment
Protects an estimated $750,000 in financing savings by ensuring execution authority.
Senior Housing Habitability and Maintenance at Oakland Station
Homelessness Funding and Shelter Performance Metrics
Over $27 million in combined state, county, and local funding allocated for homeless services and rehousing initiatives.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Houston was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (10)(Development)
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