District 4 Council Member· 2022-2026
Denis Bilodeau
Orange
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 1:16:49
- Avg per meeting
- 5:29
- Segments
- 1052
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Top issues during term (20)(Parks Rec)
Holiday Skate Center preservation
The rink's operators say a purchase offer at above-market value is on the table under current zoning; the redevelopment would replace a tax-paying business with townhomes.
Rampart Street Park Project design
About $1.5 million in park development fees identified for the Rampart Street park; $10,000 appropriated for administration.
Future of the July 3rd celebration
More than $15,000 was raised and will be returned to donors; no general fund money was spent.
Grijalva skate park regulatory delay
$2.53 million contract, with $1.04 million appropriated from the Park Acquisition (Infill) Fund.
No revenue activities at West Orange park site
Federal earmark funding secured; funds available through August 2032.
Proposed pocket park via $1M extreme heat grant
Up to $1 million in state grant funding, plus about $80,000 for the Community Foundation to program the space — no city money unless the council approves it.
El Camino Real bell markers along the creek
Sully-Miller property open space
A new grant will pay for restoration work and a hire to manage it, at no direct cost to the general fund mentioned.
Library programming and outreach
Membership prices for the Friends group rise January 1, 2027; the department budget and grant applications were discussed.
FY 2027 park capital projects and sponsorship policy
Projects are funded through the fiscal year capital improvement program; specific figures were not provided.
Posting and Distribution of Information Policy
USA250 Celebration in the Park fundraising
About $35,000 to be fundraised; a full-scale event with fireworks would cost roughly $210,000.
Grijalva Park Master Plan update
The master plan is funded through the current capital improvement program; no specific figure was given.
Playground Equipment Replacement — Eisenhower vs. Hart Park
$800,000 from the FY 2026-27 capital improvement program, including ADA upgrades and shade sails.
Prohibition of smoking in city parks (Ordinance No. 13-26)
Councilmembers flagged potential enforcement costs for stretched police resources.
West Side Park design and funding
Cost estimate rose $600,000 to $3.9 million, driven by the ninja course, rubberized surfacing, and added play equipment.
Proposed renaming of the Orange Public Library
Opponents cited renaming costs at a time of budget strain.
El Modena Branch local history exhibit
Little Free Libraries partnership
Veterans Memorial Park fountain funding
Could save the city $50,000 in local park funds if private fundraising succeeds.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Bilodeau was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.