Council Member· 2022-2026
J.R. Fruen
Cupertino
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 2:02:21
- Avg per meeting
- 5:50
- Segments
- 2244
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Top issues during term (13)(Budget)
November 2026 Ballot Measures (Parkland Protection and UUT Renewal)
A two-thirds vote requirement would make it much harder for cities to pass local tax measures.
County Law Enforcement Services Agreement and Cost Allocation
A potential 36% cost increase impacting the city's structural budget.
Long-Term Fiscal Outlook and Revenue Ballot Measures
Potential generation of millions in annual revenue depending on the chosen tax mechanism.
Sheriff Contract Expiration and Service Impacts
A potential 36% cost increase impacting the city's structural budget.
city budget system recognition
This likely doesn’t change your tax bill directly, but it should make city spending easier to track and potentially more efficient.
sales tax sharing
Your tax dollars could go further (or not!) depending on how this sales tax sharing deal plays out for city services.
sales tax revenue
Your tax dollars are coming back home, meaning more money for the city to spend on things like parks and roads.
potential tax increase
Your wallet could feel a little lighter if taxes go up, but it might mean better city services.
tax dispute settlement
Your tax dollars are going to Apple, to the tune of $12.1 million, so expect less wiggle room in the city's budget.
tax arrangement
Your tax dollars could be affected if this deal changes!
tax dispute resolution
That's a hefty chunk of change the city has to pay out, potentially impacting other services.
sales tax settlement
Your taxes might be stretched a bit thinner as the city had to pay out this huge sum.
budget surplus
Basically, the city has more money than it thought it would, which is always a good thing for public services.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Fruen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
FY 2026-27 Internal Audit Work Program and Budget Modification
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Operating and CIP Budgets
Adoption of Third Quarter Financial Report and Budget Modifications
Mid-Year Financial Report and Budget Modification No. 25/26-433
Voting record (3)(Budget)
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