Council Member· 2025-03-18 - 2026-12-01
Andrew Gruel
Huntington Beach
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 1:10:57
- Avg per meeting
- 4:44
- Segments
- 1008
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Top issues during term (6)(General)
State audit discussion
Unknown — litigation outcomes could carry financial consequences for the city.
State of California lawsuit against Huntington Beach
Litigation costs and any potential settlement or penalties aren't publicly known at this stage.
Republic Services service update and organics rollout
$7.58 more per household per month starting July 2026, growing over three years; about 8% of the rate covers city administration.
city treasurer appointment
No immediate tax or fee change is announced, but the treasurer’s office shapes how city money is invested, tracked, and reported.
charter city litigation
Losing these suits means Huntington Beach taxpayers could get stuck with legal fees and budget cuts elsewhere.
virtual public comment access
Expect little to no major budget hit—mostly staff time and phone/telecom logistics rather than a big new city program.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Gruel was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.