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-safetyThe council member advocates for increased police oversight and reform.Related votes
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 (17)(Public Safety)
Police Oversight Authority
Involves allocation from the city budget for commission operations and facilitator contracting.
Downtown Security Services and Public Safety Coordination
Involves contracting costs for private security services funded through the city budget.
Off-Site Commission Meetings
Nominal meeting facilitation and staffing costs.
AB 847 Peace Officer Record Confidentiality
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Military Equipment Usage
This will increase the projected Fiscal Year 2026/27 General Fund deficit by $150,000.
Warming Center and Unhoused Support
Potential costs depend on hotel voucher agreements and auxiliary staffing needs.
Antioch Animal Services Transition
General fund contributions for animal services are projected at approximately $2.8 million to support fully staffed operations.
East County Family Justice Center Partnership
The Family Justice Center operates through grants and private funding.
Downtown Dispensary Security Enforcement
Potential default proceedings and revocation hearings could impact city administrative and legal costs.
CalVIP Grant-Funded Community Violence Intervention Positions
Fully funded by the CalVIP grant with no General Fund impact through September 2029.
police pursuit fatality
No direct financial impacts are mentioned, but investigations can be costly.
Prepared 911 Assistive Software Implementation
First year cost is $126,000, and the second year is $122,000, already appropriated in the police department budget.
police department audit
This audit could cost taxpayers money, but it might save us in the long run by fixing a broken system.
police misconduct lawsuit
This lawsuit could drain the city's budget with legal fees and potential payouts.
police chief retirement
No immediate financial impact is mentioned, but finding a new chief could cost the city down the line.
police misconduct
Taxpayer money might be spent on investigations and potential settlements, but the mayor wants to fix this now to avoid bigger costs later.
police misconduct investigation
Taxpayer money might be spent on settlements or reforms, so your wallet could feel it.
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
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- movedpassed2026-04-14
General Plan Advisory Committee Appointments
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- secondedpassed2026-04-14
General Plan Advisory Committee Appointments
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- 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
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- secondedpassed2026-04-14
General Plan Advisory Committee Appointments
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Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Torres-Walker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE RENAMING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND ALIGNING RELATED MUNICIPAL CODE PROVISIONS
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR, PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGER AND HOUSING MANAGER CLASSIFICATIONS TO REFLECT THE NEW DEPARTMENT NAME TO COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Agreement with Axon Enterprise for Automated License Plate Recognition and Public Safety Technology
Renaming of Public Safety and Community Resources Department
Voting record (1)(Public Safety)
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