District 3 Council Member· 2022-2026
Ditas Yamane
National City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 11:11
- Avg per meeting
- 3:44
- Segments
- 159
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Top issues during term (9)(Taxes Budget)
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Budget
A $12.7 million projected deficit with only about $500,000 in unassigned reserves left by the end of FY27 — plus $235,000 restored for senior meals.
Business License Tax Reform (Gross Receipts Tax)
Reform aims to address a projected budget deficit; a competing tax initiative reportedly risks undermining the collaborative process.
Business License Tax Reform Advisory Committee Direction
Reform of the business license tax could change city revenue and business costs; amounts were not stated.
New public comment rules under SB 707
Capital Improvement Program On-Call Consultants
Up to $3.8 million in combined not-to-exceed consultant spending over three years.
Litigation cost increase for Cummins v. National City
Raises the city's legal spending cap on this case by $75,000 to $250,000.
Overdue FY 2024-25 Audit Report
The missing audit covers years of deficits and a repeat audit finding on the city's financial system.
San Diego Unified School District litigation
Potential financial implications for the city were not disclosed publicly.
City leadership turnover ends with permanent hires
New contracts commit roughly $565,000 in combined annual salaries plus benefits for the two positions.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Yamane was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.