Diosdado “J.R.” Matulac

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Diosdado "J.R." Matulac was elected to represent District 2 - North Vallejo on the Vallejo City Council in November 2022. He is a former member of the city of Vallejo Planning Commission. His term ends in January 2027.

  Feb 13, 2023

Vallejo City Council to address homelessness, agreement with police union and approve mid-year budget adjustments

The council will be asked to decide on a request from District 3 Councilmember Mina Loera-Diaz to agendize a future discussion about Vallejo providing safe parking locations for individuals who live in recreational vehicles and/or cars....

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  Jan 25, 2023

Vallejo City Council votes to bolster code enforcement

The council voted to move the code enforcement section from the police department to the city’s planning and development services department....

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  Jan 12, 2023

Vallejo City Council delays approval of side agreement with police union

The City Council directed city staff to reach out and get more information from the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) about including the extra pay as part of the police officers’ pensions....

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  Jan 04, 2023

Vallejo City Council says goodbye to three members

Hakeem Brown, Katy Miessner and Pippin Dew were each presented with a resolution honoring their service to the council during Tuesday’s meeting....

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  Jan 02, 2023

Vallejo City Council to swear in new members on Tuesday

All three men were elected in November and will represent newly created council districts....

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  Dec 30, 2022

2022 was year of uncertainty in Vallejo for housing and police reform

Housing and policing issues dominated Vallejo politics in 2022....

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  Dec 22, 2022

Vallejo City Council approves early Measure P spending plan

Measure P, which received 55% approval, is expected to generate an additional $18 million annually for the city’s general fund....

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  Dec 15, 2022

Vallejo City Council approves police oversight model

The council voted 6-1 to approve an ordinance creating a three-prong oversight approach....

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  Dec 15, 2022

Vallejo City Council approves waterfront development; split on ARPA funding

The Wintun Nation — owners and operators of the Cache Creek Casino Resort in the Capay Valley – plan to redevelop a parcel of land near the ferry terminal, turning 285 Mare Island Way into a destination for residents and tourists....

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  Dec 01, 2022

Cayangyang concedes to Palmares in race for Vallejo City Council District 4

Out of the three separate council contests for city council, District 4, which represents Mare Island and Downtown, was the closest race as Palmares won with a slim 62-vote margin over Cayangyang....

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  Nov 28, 2022

Vallejo schedules meetings for proposed police oversight model

The council is tentatively scheduled to introduce an oversight model on Dec. 15, following two community workshops set for Dec. 6 and Dec. 12. Final approval is set for Dec. 20....

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  Nov 18, 2022

Palmares declares victory for Vallejo City Council District 4

Palmares thanked Cayangyang and the other District 4 candidates, as well as his family and supporters....

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