District 5 Supervisor· 2025-01-06 - 2029-01-08 (re-elected March 5, 2024 primary, outright; Gov Code 24200)
Joe Baca Jr.
San Bernardino County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 1:42:52
- Avg per meeting
- 6:26
- Segments
- 1720
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Top issues during term (8)(Public Safety)
Animal Shelter Operations and Euthanasia Policies
Up to $4,436,154 in emergency purchases without competitive bidding.
Behavioral Health Services Act 2026-2029 Integrated Plan
Brings $10,466,146 in state-administered federal funding into county mental health services.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Strike Staffing
Up to $20 million in temporary staffing costs if a strike occurs.
Proposed Behavioral Health Campus in Victorville
County offer of $99,000 for the easement; condemnation costs could add more.
Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability
Potential future liability costs.
Storm Recovery Fee Waivers
Enables emergency spending without competitive bidding; no dollar cap is stated in the item.
Child Welfare and Family Services Oversight Concerns
Impacts multi-million dollar contracts for foster care, transitional housing, and child welfare services.
Countywide Unmanned Aerial Support Program Expansion
Capital and operational investments for drone fleets and potential co-located fusion centers.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.