District 1 Council Member· 2020-2026

Tamisha Torres-Walker

Antioch

About

Tamisha Torres-Walker's platform centers on criminal justice reform and the implementation of greater police oversight. Her political career is defined by her advocacy for accountability within law enforcement agencies.

Campaign promises (1)

public-safety
The council member advocates for increased police oversight and reform.
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At a glance

News mentions: 7

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 30
Total speaking time: 9:09:57
Avg per meeting: 18:20
Segments: 6652

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Top issues during term (20)

high→Aug 2026[35]

city council election

The city will incur costs associated with consolidating the election with the county.

critical↓Feb 2026[32]

Proposition 4 Grant Project Selection

Potential grant application ranging from $7 million to $8.5 million in non-matching state funds.

critical→Apr 2026[28]

Police Oversight Authority

Involves allocation from the city budget for commission operations and facilitator contracting.

critical↓Mar 2026[28]

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Deficit

Impacts the city's general fund reserves and overall financial sustainability, addressing a projected net deficit of approximately $6.5 million.

critical↓Sep 2026[26]

El Campanile Theater Preservation and Community Arts

The theater previously received substantial public redevelopment funds ($750,000) and grant monies for restoration.

critical↓Aug 2026[25]

Establishment of Standalone Economic Development Department

Will require funding a new department head position with an estimated salary range between $14,800 and $18,000 per month, plus operational and marketing budgets.

critical↑Feb 2026[23]

DOJ Settlement Agreement Compliance

Ongoing costs are tied to staffing analysts and implementing compliance measures under the DOJ settlement.

critical↓Mar 2026[23]

CDBG Funding Allocation

Involves federal CDBG allocations historically around $911,000, plus residual funds and housing program grants.

critical↓Jan 2026[21]

General Plan Update & Community Visioning

Staff time and administrative resources allocated within the planning department budget.

high↓Sep 2026[19]

Downtown Security Services and Public Safety Coordination

Involves contracting costs for private security services funded through the city budget.

high↑Apr 2026[19]

Off-Site Commission Meetings

Nominal meeting facilitation and staffing costs.

critical↓Jan 2026[18]

Home Key Plus Housing Project

State grant of $34.9 million paired with a city capital contribution of $750,000 and ongoing operating support commitments up to $1.2 million annually for 15 years.

critical↑Sep 2026[15]

AB 847 Peace Officer Record Confidentiality

Null

high↑Sep 2026[15]

APOC Budget Allocation and Training Travel Funding

Involves allocation from the city budget for commission operations and facilitator contracting.

critical↓Feb 2026[13]

Cannabis Social Equity Program Oversight

Over $10.8 million has been generated for the city since fiscal year 2019-2020 through cannabis fees.

critical↑May 2026[13]

City Management Stability

Ongoing compensation for the city manager on leave plus interim administrative costs.

critical↓Jan 2026[13]

Military Equipment Usage

This will increase the projected Fiscal Year 2026/27 General Fund deficit by $150,000.

critical↓Jan 2026[12]

Warming Center and Unhoused Support

Potential costs depend on hotel voucher agreements and auxiliary staffing needs.

high→Apr 2026[12]

Public Perception and Community Identity

Costs for potential future events are currently being evaluated.

critical↓Feb 2026[11]

Measure W funding and police hiring

Involves oversight of millions in local sales tax revenue generated by Measure W to fund city services, police, and community programs.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Torres-Walker 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.

secondedpassed2026-06-09
On motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker, the City Council members present unanimously approved the Council Consent Calendar with the exception of…
movedpassed2026-06-09
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY’S LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (LHMP) Reso No. 2026/097 Adopted, 4/0 Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2026-06-09
Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2026-2031
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2026-06-09
approved the Proclamations.
secondedpassed2026-06-09
adjourned the meeting at 11:56 P.M.
secondedpassed2026-06-09
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker, the City Council members present unanimously approved Consent Calendar Item I.
movedpassed2026-06-09
adopting the resolution: 1) Approving the Consolidated Engineer’s Report; 2) Declaring the City’s intention to levy and collect assessments for the Hillcrest, Citywide, Downtown, A…
movedpassed2026-06-09
PRESENTATION ON VACANCY RATES AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2026-05-26
adjourned the meeting at 10:50 P.M.
secondedpassed2026-05-26
approved the Proclamations.
secondedpassed2026-04-28
adjourned the meeting at 10:03 P.M.
movedpassed2026-04-21
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
General Plan Advisory Committee Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
movedpassed2026-04-14
General Plan Advisory Committee Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2026-04-14
General Plan Advisory Committee Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2026-04-14
On motion by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker, the City Council unanimously approved Consent Calendar Item J.
secondedpassed2026-04-14
CONDUIT FINANCING FOR THE LAKEVIEW CENTER CIH PROJECT Reso No. 2026/057 Adopted, Approved 3/2 (Mayor Pro Tem Freitas and Council Member Wilson – NO) Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2026-04-14
General Plan Advisory Committee Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
secondedpassed2026-04-14
General Plan Advisory Committee Appointments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion