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Ramona Monteverde

Councilmember Ward 22026-01-01 - 2029-12-01 (month-level start: January 2026, on the Jan 12, 2026 roll call per City Council minutes, serving continuously since at least Dec 2022; month-level end: December 2029 per BallotReady office holder profile until December 31, 2029 and the Nov 2025 ward elections, charter text unavailable because ecode360 blocks automated reads)

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 1, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
36
Total speaking time
3:07:46
Avg per meeting
5:13
Segments
2684

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Top issues during term (20)(Development)

critical↓Jan 2026[17]

Bourne and Kenney Apartments (Pennrose)

Unresolved, this boundary question could delay the acquisition closing and stall the renovation timeline.

high↑Jun 2026[15]

Tenant rights at Varick-Peterson Homes

high↓Aug 2026[12]

1 Lafayette Project PILOT Agreement

The developer says the PILOT would net the city about $7 million more over 30 years than the vacant lot pays now, in exchange for roughly $5 million in forgone potential tax revenue.

high↓Apr 2026[11]

Two Washington Street waterfront development

The developer reportedly seeks a PILOT only on the commercial portion; housing would pay full taxes.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Fairness and transparency in city property sales

The delayed sale is $105,000 to the city; the broader trust cost isn't quantifiable.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Property sale dispute at 30 Benkard Avenue

The city would forgo sale proceeds and tax-roll placement if the deal collapses.

critical↓Apr 2026[10]

Kearney Realty PILOT and development agreements

PILOT agreement affects property tax revenue from the redevelopment parcels; specifics not detailed in the session.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

City Club property disposition

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Dutch Reformed Church stabilization

Stabilization could cost tens of millions; a grant match line remains in the budget.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Sale of 252 Liberty Street

The sale would bring $180,000 into city coffers and return the parcel to private ownership.

medium↑Mar 2026[4]

75 Wisner Avenue property sale extension

The change affects proceeds and timing from the sale of city-owned property; dollar figures were not stated in the agenda.

medium↓Jul 2026[4]

Sale of 60 Hasbrouck Street

$50,000 in revenue to the city from the sale.

high↓May 2026[3]

1 Lafayette PILOT for affordable housing

The PILOT means the developer pays reduced taxes for a period; the exact figure wasn't stated.

low↓Jan 2026[3]

Broadway Deed Restriction Releases

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

17 Johnston Street Redevelopment Agreement

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Land Bank affordable housing and homeownership

$14.5 million invested to date; $387,000 spent this year acquiring twelve city properties now that $1 transfers are barred by law.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Urban renewal reparations and accountability

low↓Jan 2026[1]

Restrictive Covenant Releases (Lutheran Street and City Terrace)

critical↓Mar 2026[1]

Affordable housing conditions — Kenny Apartments and Varicks

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Slumlord enforcement and tenant protections

Emergency repairs would be recovered via liens; stricter PILOT terms protect future tax-base value.

Decisions during term (4)

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

Voting record (1)(Development)

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