Council Member District 5· 2024-12-10 - 2028-12-01 (month-level end: December 2028 per fremont.gov Mayor & City Council page; 4-year term per Fremont Connection Dec 13, 2024)
Yajing Zhang
Fremont, California
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Top issues during term (20)
Student Walking and Biking Safety Education
$211,000 for the safety education services agreement.
permitting reform for affordable housing
Faster permits could lower developer holding costs and speed up affordable housing funding, though the city’s permit-fee timing may shift.
election results
There’s no immediate dollar figure here—your wallet is more likely to feel it later through city budget, tax, and spending choices the winners make.
Charter City Governance Follow-Up
Family Resource Center Wayfinding Funding Boost
Adds $79,162 in federal CDBG funds, bringing the project to $209,162.
Warm Springs Apartments Tax-Exempt Bonds
No city financial obligation; the resolution states the city has no responsibility or liability for the bonds.
Centerville Community Park Expansion
About $10 million in construction spending, plus up to $89,000 for public art.
Central Park Tennis Center Lighting Grant
Brings $254,040 in federal grant money to the city with no local match noted.
Street Vacations: Sutton Loop and Warm Springs Court
The Warm Springs Court vacation would bring $112,000 into the General Fund.
Forever Home animal services contract dispute
The city is paying $20,000 a month under the contract, which the speaker says isn't being fulfilled.
Broad Street pavement failure after recent reconstruction
The three-year contract costs $39,123.
John C. Fremont Days 2026 and park readiness
The city waives $4,125 in facility fees for the event.
immigration enforcement policy
No direct financial impact is mentioned, but the city could face legal costs if the ban is challenged.
Liquor license recommendations — Lakeshore Marina and Side Piece Sushi
Keep Fremont Beautiful funding increase
City and utilities each contribute an additional $2,000 annually, for $16,000 total.
Utility rate increases for 2026-2027
Expect your electric, sewer and water bills to climb over the next two years; gas bills stay the same.
Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) purchase
The meter purchase is estimated at about $713,690, part of a system rollout that improves outage tracking and billing efficiency.
Animal control code overhaul
Witherly Lane Homes subdivision extension
Distilled spirits sales at Fast Fill Market
Decisions during term (78)
Recorded while Zhang was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution 2026-188 - Conditional Use Permit for Casey's convenience store with fuel sales
Resolution 2026-189 - Preliminary plat for Highland Enterprises LLC (VA clinic site)
Final plat for Highland Enterprises LLC subdivision
Ordinance 5750 - Planned development amendment for satellite fire station
Ordinance 5749 - Animal control code rewrite
Special event - Los Mezcales street closure and outdoor license, Aug. 8, 2026
Resolution 2026-153 - 505 Brewing fall festival
Resolution 2026-176 - Waiving hangar lease payments during taxiway reconstruction
Ordinance 5743 - Electric rates for 2026-2027
Ordinance 5744 - Natural gas rates for 2026-2027
Ordinance 5745 - Sewer rates for 2026-2027
Ordinance 5746 - Water rates for 2026-2027
Resolution 2026-192 - Purchase of AMI electric meters, ~$713,690
Ordinance 5752 - Utility spending limit increases
Consent agenda (minus item 14) and appointment of Derek Lehman as police officer
Removal of Item 10 from agenda
Adopt agenda as amended
Appoint Stan Darling to Board of Adjustment
Consent agenda (minus items 5, 8 and 15)
Receive treasurer's report (Item 5)
Voting record (1)
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