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Council Member· 2024-12-01 - 2028-12-01

Chad Williams

Huntington Beach

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Term ending Dec 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
11
Total speaking time
1:47:49
Avg per meeting
9:48
Segments
1543

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Top issues during term (20)(Development)

high↑Jul 2026[40]

ADU approval at 205 Pecan Avenue and state housing law compliance

Speaker linked strict zoning to budget problems by limiting property tax growth.

critical→Feb 2026[17]

Housing Element compliance and mounting state fines

Speaker linked strict zoning to budget problems by limiting property tax growth.

high↑Jan 2026[12]

Huntington Club remodel and bungalows appeal

Not specified; the bungalow project's financial projections were challenged by club members.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Seacliff Village outdoor dining and open space redesign

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Pacific Coast Highway Property Negotiations

The price and terms under negotiation haven't been disclosed.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

CRC oil field redevelopment (Palm/Goldenwest)

Applicant projects $12.2 million gross annual revenue for the city, about $9.2 million net, plus roughly $10 million in park fees and $8.3 million in school fees.

high↓May 2026[10]

Street parking congestion on Liberty Drive

high↓Feb 2026[5]

Grand Jury Report on State Housing Mandates

Ongoing litigation and state exposure could carry penalties and legal costs.

high↓Apr 2026[3]

Redondo Circle / Lumber Yard warehouse project opposition

critical↓Jan 2026[3]

State Housing Litigation and Housing Element

Penalties of $10,000/month retroactive plus $50,000/month going forward — possibly $150,000/month after July 1 — plus the return of frozen SB 2 funds if compliance is found.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Senior Mobile Home Space Rent Increases

Retirees' fixed incomes are absorbing rent increases of roughly 12% per year.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Standardized dock permit program

Not yet determined — permit fees and requirements are still being studied.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Floating marina office and restroom at Peter's Landing

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Pearce and Green Condos

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Redondo Circle / Lumberyard industrial redevelopment

Residents warn of property value losses; the city anticipates new tax revenue from the commercial project.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Marisol Senior Living Bond Financing Renewal

No city cost — the site's property tax revenue is projected to jump from about $22K to $242K a year by year five.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

State Housing Litigation and Housing Element

Residents cite as much as $4 million spent fighting the state, with a $3.5 million ordered payment.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Magnolia Coast subdivision of 29-acre site

high↓Mar 2026[1]

School district maintenance building at 8750 Dorsett Drive

The district says delay is costing it lease-extension money that would otherwise go to classrooms.

high↓Jul 2026[0]

affordable housing mandates

Your city could spend taxpayer money on legal fights, and the outcome may affect housing costs and what developers can build—so watch your rent, home prices, and local budget.

Decisions during term (3)

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Voting record (1)(Development)

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