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District 5 Council Member· 2022-2026

Chris Barajas

Jurupa Valley

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
1:56:02
Avg per meeting
7:44
Segments
2068

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Top issues during term (10)(General)

medium→Aug 2026[20]

Local Hazard Mitigation Plan incorporation into General Plan

Could save the city up to 6.25% of disaster recovery costs — potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in a major event.

high↓Jan 2026[13]

Homelessness and senior services funding

The program is funded through the city's CDBG subrecipient agreements; the exact dollar amount was not stated in the agenda.

high↓Mar 2026[10]

Jurupa Road Grade Separation Progress

Grade separations are costly regional projects, typically funded through county and state sources.

high↓Apr 2026[7]

Burrtec solid waste rate increase and franchise termination

Typical residential bills go from $38.92 to $40.16 a month; commercial three-yard bins from $204.41 to $210.79.

medium↓Jul 2026[7]

Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business Outreach

Up to $25,000 in city funds, with $5,000 dedicated to Hispanic outreach.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Masked Federal Agents and Resident Safety (Resolution 2026-09)

It's unclear if this will cost the city anything, but it definitely changes how ICE can do business here.

medium↓May 2025[0]

Public Health Award

While the award itself doesn't come with a cash prize, it's a huge win that could attract more funding and resources to keep Jurupa Valley healthy.

medium↓Aug 2024[0]

city branding

This branding refresh won't cost you directly, but it's an investment in how the city presents itself.

medium↓Sep 2024[0]

historic tree dispute

This fight could cost taxpayers a pretty penny, depending on who wins and what happens to the tree.

high↓Nov 2023[0]

city incorporation

Becoming a city could mean new taxes or fees, but also more local control over how your money is spent.

Decisions during term (4)

Recorded while Barajas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(General)

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