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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Firebaugh voter guide

Animal shelter

Dec 15, 2025

The motion directing staff to proceed with the City's portion of the animal shelter project

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, Dec. 2025

  • YesSilvia RenteriaVoted yes on the motion directing staff to proceed with the City's portion of the animal shelter project (passed 3-1, Dec. 2025).
  • NoElsa LopezVoted no on the motion directing staff to proceed with the City's portion of the animal shelter project (passed 3-1, Dec. 2025).
  • —Felipe PerezSeconded the motion directing staff to proceed with the City's portion of the animal shelter project (passed 3-1, Dec. 2025).

Firebaugh City Council minutes, Dec. 15, 2025 · Dec 15, 2025Link

City manager

Aug 17, 2026

The motion to begin the process of soliciting a new City Manager, after the council gave the City Manager an unsatisfactory evaluation with no raise

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, Aug. 2026

  • YesFreddy ValdezVoted yes on the motion to begin the process of soliciting a new City Manager, after the council gave the City Manager an unsatisfactory evaluation with no raise (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
  • YesSilvia RenteriaVoted yes on the motion to begin the process of soliciting a new City Manager, after the council gave the City Manager an unsatisfactory evaluation with no raise (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
  • NoElsa LopezVoted no on the motion to begin the process of soliciting a new City Manager, after the council gave the City Manager an unsatisfactory evaluation with no raise (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
  • —Brady JenkinsMoved to begin the process of soliciting a new City Manager, after the council gave the City Manager an unsatisfactory evaluation with no raise (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
  • —Felipe PerezSeconded the motion to begin the process of soliciting a new City Manager, after the council gave the City Manager an unsatisfactory evaluation with no raise (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).

Firebaugh City Council minutes, Aug. 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026Link

Development agreements

May 4, 2026

Resolution No. 26-22, approving an extension of the development agreement between the City and Element 7 Firebaugh LLC

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, May 2026

  • YesFreddy ValdezVoted yes on Resolution No. 26-22, approving an extension of the development agreement between the City and Element 7 Firebaugh LLC (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • YesSilvia RenteriaVoted yes on Resolution No. 26-22, approving an extension of the development agreement between the City and Element 7 Firebaugh LLC (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • NoBrady JenkinsVoted no on Resolution No. 26-22, approving an extension of the development agreement between the City and Element 7 Firebaugh LLC (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • —Elsa LopezMoved to approve Resolution No. 26-22, approving an extension of the development agreement between the City and Element 7 Firebaugh LLC (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • —Felipe PerezSeconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 26-22, approving an extension of the development agreement between the City and Element 7 Firebaugh LLC (passed 4-1, May 2026).

Firebaugh City Council minutes, May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026Link

Police chief selection

Dec 1, 2025

Resolution No. 25-36, establishing a policy and procedure for the selection of the Chief of Police by the City Council

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, Dec. 2025

  • YesFreddy ValdezVoted yes on Resolution No. 25-36, establishing a policy and procedure for the selection of the Chief of Police by the City Council (passed 4-1, Dec. 2025).
  • YesSilvia RenteriaVoted yes on Resolution No. 25-36, establishing a policy and procedure for the selection of the Chief of Police by the City Council (passed 4-1, Dec. 2025).
  • NoElsa LopezVoted no on Resolution No. 25-36, establishing a policy and procedure for the selection of the Chief of Police by the City Council (passed 4-1, Dec. 2025).
  • —Brady JenkinsMoved to approve Resolution No. 25-36, establishing a policy and procedure for the selection of the Chief of Police by the City Council (passed 4-1, Dec. 2025).
  • —Felipe PerezSeconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 25-36, establishing a policy and procedure for the selection of the Chief of Police by the City Council (passed 4-1, Dec. 2025).

Firebaugh City Council minutes, Dec. 1, 2025 · Dec 1, 2025Link

Dec 1, 2025

The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 25-03, amending the Municipal Code on appointment of the Chief of Police

Result as recorded: second reading, passed 4-1, Dec. 2025

  • YesSilvia RenteriaVoted yes on the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 25-03, amending the Municipal Code on appointment of the Chief of Police (second reading, passed 4-1, Dec. 2025).
  • NoElsa LopezVoted no on the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 25-03, amending the Municipal Code on appointment of the Chief of Police (second reading, passed 4-1, Dec. 2025).
  • —Brady JenkinsMoved to adopt Ordinance No. 25-03, amending the Municipal Code on appointment of the Chief of Police (second reading, passed 4-1, Dec. 2025).
  • —Felipe PerezSeconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 25-03, amending the Municipal Code on appointment of the Chief of Police (second reading, passed 4-1, Dec. 2025).

Firebaugh City Council minutes, Dec. 1, 2025 · Dec 1, 2025Link

May 11, 2026

The council decision to waive the background check for an internal candidate promoted to Chief of Police

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, May 2026

  • YesFelipe PerezVoted yes on the council decision to waive the background check for an internal candidate promoted to Chief of Police (passed 3-1, May 2026).
  • NoSilvia RenteriaVoted no on the council decision to waive the background check for an internal candidate promoted to Chief of Police (passed 3-1, May 2026).

Firebaugh City Council special meeting minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026Link

Rental fee waivers

Nov 3, 2025

Waiving community center rental fees for a Firebaugh Falcon Cheer bingo fundraiser

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, Nov. 2025

  • YesFreddy ValdezVoted yes on waiving community center rental fees for a Firebaugh Falcon Cheer bingo fundraiser (passed 3-2, Nov. 2025).
  • NoFelipe PerezVoted no on waiving community center rental fees for a Firebaugh Falcon Cheer bingo fundraiser (passed 3-2, Nov. 2025).
  • NoSilvia RenteriaVoted no on waiving community center rental fees for a Firebaugh Falcon Cheer bingo fundraiser (passed 3-2, Nov. 2025).
  • —Brady JenkinsMoved to approve waiving community center rental fees for a Firebaugh Falcon Cheer bingo fundraiser (passed 3-2, Nov. 2025).
  • —Elsa LopezSeconded the motion to waive community center rental fees for a Firebaugh Falcon Cheer bingo fundraiser (passed 3-2, Nov. 2025).

Firebaugh City Council minutes, Nov. 3, 2025 · Nov 3, 2025Link

Nov 17, 2025

Waiving community center rental fees for a Firebaugh Band Boosters bingo fundraiser, with the renter paying a cleaning fee deposit and providing insurance

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, Nov. 2025

  • YesFelipe PerezVoted yes on waiving community center rental fees for a Firebaugh Band Boosters bingo fundraiser, with the renter paying a cleaning fee deposit and providing insurance (passed 4-1, Nov. 2025).
  • NoSilvia RenteriaVoted no on waiving community center rental fees for a Firebaugh Band Boosters bingo fundraiser, with the renter paying a cleaning fee deposit and providing insurance (passed 4-1, Nov. 2025).

Firebaugh City Council minutes, Nov. 17, 2025 (revised) · Nov 17, 2025Link

Vacant lots

Jan 5, 2026

Waiving the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-04, amending the City's public nuisance abatement chapter

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, Jan. 2026

  • NoBrady JenkinsVoted no on waiving the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-04, amending the City's public nuisance abatement chapter (passed 3-2, Jan. 2026).
  • NoElsa LopezVoted no on waiving the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-04, amending the City's public nuisance abatement chapter (passed 3-2, Jan. 2026).
  • —Felipe PerezSeconded the motion to waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-04, amending the City's public nuisance abatement chapter (passed 3-2, Jan. 2026).
  • —Silvia RenteriaMoved to waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-04, amending the City's public nuisance abatement chapter (passed 3-2, Jan. 2026).

Firebaugh City Council minutes, Jan. 5, 2026 · Jan 5, 2026Link

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