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Councilmember· 2025-03-26 - 2029-03-01
Sophia M. Tse
Cerritos
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- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 3:22:10
- Avg per meeting
- 11:54
- Segments
- 3723
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Top issues during term (4)(General)
high↑Apr 2026[25]
Outside counsel investigation of recall-petition allegations
The city clerk estimates the recall election would cost $300,000-$350,000, disputed by a council member's $1.14 million figure.
critical↑Jan 2026[23]
Water and Sewer Rates and Repeal Initiative
About $550,000-$650,000 per year from the general fund, with a $200,000 amendment this fiscal year.
medium↓Sep 2026[2]
industrial cities legislation
It could bring new state funding and economic growth right to our local manufacturing base.
medium↓Apr 2025[0]
diversity in local government
Zero direct financial impact on taxpayers since this is a shift in representation rather than a funded program.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Tse was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 28, 2026
9C — Resolution No. 2026-37, calling the March 2, 2027 General Municipal Election
approved4-0Jun 3, 2026
Resolution 2026-17 — Finding FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program in Conformity with the General Plan
approved4-0Jun 3, 2026
Motion to Direct City Council to Review General Plan Policy CD-4.2 (Sign Ordinance Enforcement Language)
approved5-0Feb 23, 2026
2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
approved3-0-1Feb 23, 2026
General Services Agreement with County of Los Angeles (Resolution 2026-08)
approved5-0Jan 26, 2026
Heritage Park land-use changes — General Plan Amendment 2026-1, Development Map Amendment 2026-1 (Ordinance No. 1060), and Lot Line Adjustment 2026-1 (Item 8B)
Voting record (10)(General)
7 yes3 no
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Voted yesSep 28, 2026
waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2027, FOR THE ELECTION OF CER
Voted noSep 28, 2026
direct the City Clerk/Elections Official to operate one (1) “in-person voting experience” location at City Hall, during the 29-day voting period for the Tuesday, March 2, 2027 Cerritos General Municip
Voted noSep 28, 2026
waive full reading of and adopt Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-40, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS FOR THE MARCH 2, 2027 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECT
Voted yesSep 28, 2026
authorize Mayor Lynda Provido Johnson and Councilmember Yokoyama to author the primary argument “for” the Charter amendment ballot measure proposing a change of the City's established general municipa
Voted yesSep 28, 2026
authorize the City Clerk/Elections Official and authorized designee(s) to oversee and conduct the Tuesday, March 2, 2027 City of Cerritos General Municipal Election in accordance with the Cerritos Cit
Voted yesSep 28, 2026
9C — Resolution No. 2026-37, calling the March 2, 2027 General Municipal Election
Voted noJun 22, 2026
1. Receive and file Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 2026-17 finding that the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is in conformity with the City of Cerritos General Plan; 2. Appro
Voted yesFeb 23, 2026
to: 1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2026-08, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS
Voted yesJan 26, 2026
It was moved by Pulido, and seconded by Johnson, to: 1. Waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 2026-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2
Voted yesJan 26, 2026