District 5 Council Member· 2024-2028
Sarah Boyle
Merced
About
Sarah Boyle's platform focuses on building upon the progress already achieved to further improve the city of Merced. Her campaign emphasizes continuity and ongoing local development as she secures her second term on the City Council.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentBoyle intends to build upon progress previously made to improve the city during her time on the council.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 19:36
- Avg per meeting
- 2:27
- Segments
- 243
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Top issues during term (3)(Budget)
Jobs and Economic Development
No direct city cost; the tax incentives are federal capital-gains breaks that don't touch local property or sales tax.
high-speed rail cost estimates
Get ready for potentially billions more in taxes or cuts to other services because this train is costing a fortune.
State funding for Merced priorities
$1.5 million for the fire ladder truck and $5 million for local flood infrastructure are headed to Merced.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Boyle was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Office of Traffic Safety grant budget adjustment (J3)
FY 2026-27 Budget Adoption (J.6)
Continue budget public hearing to June 15
Mid-Year Budget Review — omnibus motion including $30,000 tortoise exhibit add-on
Mid-Year Budget Supplemental Appropriations — Items A and D through L
Voting record (0)(Budget)
No votes found matching Budget.