Council Member· December 2024 - December 2029
Cristóbal Palmer
Carrboro
About
Cristóbal Palmer's platform focuses heavily on a progressive agenda centered around housing development, sustainable transportation policy, and climate action. His campaign emphasizes community-driven work and addressing the interconnected challenges of growth and environmental sustainability in Carrboro.
Campaign promises (2)
- environmentAdvocate for a comprehensive housing, transportation, and climate agenda for Carrboro.Related votes
- infrastructureHighlight the importance of and prioritize transportation policy in local governance.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 39:27
- Avg per meeting
- 4:23
- Segments
- 499
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Top issues during term (4)(Environment)
Subscription Curbside Composting Partnership
Zero direct municipal cost; participating residents pay a discounted subscription fee of $19 per month.
climate change litigation
Your monthly energy bills could go up depending on how this corporate courtroom battle shakes out.
climate change lawsuit
Local taxpayers could save big on climate fixes if Duke Energy is forced to foot the bill instead.
climate lawsuit
Taxpayers might see higher municipal legal fees upfront, but a win could force utilities to pay for local climate fixes.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Palmer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (2)(Environment)
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