District 2 Council Member· 2024-2028
Louie Rocha
Antioch
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 4:03:42
- Avg per meeting
- 10:36
- Segments
- 3621
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Top issues during term (13)(General)
El Campanile Theater Preservation and Community Arts
The theater previously received substantial public redevelopment funds ($750,000) and grant monies for restoration.
DOJ Settlement Agreement Compliance
Ongoing costs are tied to staffing analysts and implementing compliance measures under the DOJ settlement.
City Management Stability
Ongoing compensation for the city manager on leave plus interim administrative costs.
Community Outreach and Transparency
Covered under existing recreation department operating budgets.
Personnel appointments
No immediate financial impact is mentioned, but stable leadership could mean more consistent budgeting.
department renaming
It won't cost much—just a few minor updates to stationery, websites, and signs.
religious freedom vs. drug policy
The city will receive $75,000 in state funding to support this program.
illegal marijuana grow houses
The city may incur costs related to auditing and monitoring, which could be offset by fees.
bribery charges
This could mean big delays and higher costs for new housing projects in Antioch.
Brown Act violations
Who knows how much this could cost taxpayers if they have to redo decisions or face fines?
bribery and corruption
Taxpayer money could be wasted if corrupt deals go through, and the city's reputation takes a hit, scaring off legitimate investment.
city manager leave
The City Manager's compensation will continue during the leave of absence.
city attorney appointment
This appointment doesn't directly change your taxes, but a good city attorney can save the city money by avoiding costly lawsuits.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Rocha personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
approved the Council Consent Calendar
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
adopted a Resolution establishing the procedures for responding to technological disruptions during City Council Meetings in Accordance with Senate Bill 707. Amending the resolutio…
- movedpassed2026-05-12
continued Public Hearing Agenda Item #6 to May 26, 2026
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha the City Council members present unanimously approved the Proclamations.
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
received and filed the presentation.
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FREITAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROCHA, THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY SUSPENDED THE RULES AND MOVED COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA ITEM #7 AS TH…
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Landscape Maintenance Service Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-12
adjourned the meeting at 10:26 P.M.
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2026-05-12
On motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Bernal, the City Council members present adjourned the Study Session at 7:09 P.M.
- movedpassed2026-04-28
approve the Council Consent Calendar
- secondedpassed2026-04-21
adjourned the meeting at 8:58 P.M.
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
General Plan Advisory Committee Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
adjourned the meeting at 12:40 A.M.
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, the City Council unanimously approved the Council Consent Calendar with the exception of Items G, H, J and L, w…
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
extended the Council meeting to 12:15 A.M.
- movedpassed2026-04-14
SUSPENDED THE RULES AND MOVED COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA ITEM #12 AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Rocha was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Agendize Ad Hoc Committee Creation for General Ordinance Changes
General Plan Advisory Committee Appointments
Appointments to General Plan Advisory Committee
Extension of General Plan Advisory Committee Application Deadline
General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) Commissioner Selections
General Plan Advisory Committee Formation
Voting record (2)(General)
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