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District 2 Council Member· 2022-2026

Benjamin Yu

Lake Forest

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
19
Total speaking time
1:36:24
Avg per meeting
5:04
Segments
1472

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Top issues during term (15)(Public Safety)

critical↑Feb 2026[24]

Park Security and Safety Patrols

No fiscal impact is associated with this report item.

critical↑May 2026[19]

State Legislative Platform and E-Bike Regulations

A separate towing and storage contract will be needed to enforce the rules; costs weren't detailed in the agenda packet.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

School Zone Traffic and Pedestrian Safety

Possible minor costs for striping, signage, or speed notification devices if approved.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Fire Prevention

No fiscal impact.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Homeless Outreach and Enforcement (LFHEART)

No fiscal impact is associated with this report item.

high↓Aug 2026[9]

Wildfire Mitigation and Insurance Discounts

No direct fiscal impact to the city budget; potential financial savings for residents on insurance.

high↓Jul 2026[7]

Park Security and E-Bike Regulations

Negligible fiscal impact, covered by existing enforcement resources.

critical↓Feb 2026[5]

Fireworks Enforcement and Community Safety

Minor administrative costs associated with code enforcement and public outreach.

high↓Sep 2026[2]

firefighter contract raises

Lake Forest will have to siphon funds from its own budget to help cover a massive $313 million countywide payout.

critical↓May 2026[2]

Orange County Sheriff's Department Law Enforcement Contract

The contract costs $23,190,212 for the fiscal year, representing a 1.98% increase over the previous year.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Residential Parking and Enforcement Concerns on Malabar and Bella Palermo

low↓Jan 2026[1]

Advisory Commission Legal Education and Compliance

None.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Public Safety and ICE Activities Concerns

None.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Community Preservation and Volunteer Property Maintenance Programs

Supported by city staff resources and volunteer donations of labor and materials.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Animal Care Services Contract Renewal

The OCAC contract will cost approximately $674,000 for the upcoming fiscal year, compared to over $1 million plus startup costs for Mission Viejo.

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found matching Public Safety.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.