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District 2 Council Member· start 2018-12-11 per city page 'appointed to the Palmdale City Council on December 11, 2018' (District 2 vacancy), then elected to a full term Nov 3 2020; month-level end: November 2028 per city page 'Term expires: November 2028'.

Richard J. Loa

Palmdale

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At a glance

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Term ending Nov 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 4
Total speaking time: 15:44
Avg per meeting: 3:56
Segments: 228

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Top issues during term (1)(Zoning)

high↓Apr 2026[1]

ADU and Junior ADU zoning rule changes

No direct cost to the city beyond staff time; the rules shape what homeowners can build on their own property.

Decisions during term (1)

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

approved5-0May 5, 2026

Item 8.3 — Ordinance No. 1667, ADU/JADU zoning amendment

Voting record (1)(Zoning)

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Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Adopt Ordinance No. 1667, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 26-0002 to modify requirements related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Ac