Council Member· 2025–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Chakema Clinton-Quintana
Wilmington
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- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 1:24:13
- Avg per meeting
- 3:14
- Segments
- 1561
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Top issues during term (12)(General)
Setback Variances for Historic Narrow Lots on Evans Street
Property value impacts for neighboring homes reliant on consistent historic streetscapes.
Barclay West Rezoning & Density Limits
Private investment in educational facilities.
Downtown Alley Improvement Project Contract
Project costs will be reassessed when re-bid after scope adjustments and utility coordination.
open space zoning district
If revived, it could shift property values and development costs by limiting some construction and preserving more open land—but stalled momentum means no immediate financial hit.
Employee Compensation and Living Wage Implementation
Full implementation of the living wage plan would require $14.6 million from the general fund, potentially translating to a 4.1-cent tax rate increase ($183 annually or $15 monthly for a median home).
Introduction of New Assistant Police Chief
While no direct dollar amounts are attached yet, high turnover and stressed-out staff usually mean lower productivity and potential costs down the road for recruiting and training replacements.
Racial Intimidation Incident at Mayfair
While no direct costs are mentioned yet, messy personnel battles like this often end up costing taxpayers through legal fees and potential settlements.
lawsuit defense
Taxpayers are on the hook for the city's mounting legal defense bills, with a potential payout if the city loses.
lawsuit
City taxpayers could end up footing the bill for legal defense fees and any potential settlement or damages awarded in the lawsuit.
wrongful termination lawsuit
Taxpayers are likely on the hook for legal defense fees and a potential settlement if the city loses the lawsuit.
snow removal
Keeping cars off the roads helps plows work faster, which cuts down on overtime labor and keeps repair bills low.
rail expansion
While exact price tags aren't locked in yet, expanding rail service usually brings a big economic boost to local tourism and boosts property values near stations.
Decisions during term (8)
Recorded while Clinton-Quintana was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
General Rezoning for 428 Eastwood Road
General Rezoning for 5000 Market Street
Burnt Mill Drive General District Rezoning (Z-PC-2026-0012)
FY2027 General Fund Appropriations and Tax Rate
General District Rezoning at 320 Military Cutoff Rd (Z-PC-2026-0003)
FY2027 General Fund Appropriations Ordinance (First Reading)
General Rezoning for 136 East Westwood Drive (Z-4-426)
General Rezoning Recommendation for 910 S. 8th Street (Z-3-326)
Voting record (4)(General)
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approve the Ordinance Making Appropriations to the General Fund, Grant Projects, Financial Plans, Enterprise Fund, Debt Service Fund, Special Tax District, and Convention Center for the Fiscal Year Be
FY2027 General Fund Appropriations and Tax Rate
Expressed concern that certain residents will suffer under the proposed property tax increases.