RB

Rashaad Bates

Council President2022–2029

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At a glance

News mentions
4

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
20
Total speaking time
2:02:13
Avg per meeting
6:07
Segments
3263

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Top issues during term (13)(Governance)

high↑Oct 2026[15]

council meeting agenda

Impact depends entirely on the specific resolutions and budgetary ordinances listed on the upcoming council agenda.

high↑Oct 2025[10]

local elections

Expect candidates to ramp up local fundraising and spending as this race heats up.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Late-arriving agenda materials

No direct taxpayer dollars are being wasted on a special hearing for now.

high↑May 2025[5]

municipal election

While the election itself costs taxpayer money, the winning candidates will control the city's entire budget and tax rates.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Board Leadership and Recruitment

The new leadership team will direct how local tax dollars and municipal budgets are spent across town projects.

high↓Feb 2025[0]

council vacancy

There shouldn't be any major tax hit here, though the city might spend a little time and administrative effort running the replacement process.

medium↓Mar 2024[0]

local election

Elections cost taxpayer money to run, but the real financial impact depends on which policies and budgets the winning candidate eventually supports.

high↓Sep 2023[0]

elected official misconduct

While the exact dollar amount isn't clear yet, scandals like this usually end up costing taxpayers extra money in legal fees and special proceedings.

high↓Jul 2025[0]

council swearing-in

No immediate direct impact on your wallet, though new council priorities could eventually shift how local tax dollars get spent.

high↓Jan 2023[0]

council resignation

Filling the empty seat will likely cost the city a bit of administrative cash, but no major tax dollars are shifting yet.

high↓Mar 2025[0]

council vacancies

It won't cost taxpayers a dime, but having a full council helps make sure your tax dollars are spent wisely.

high↓Sep 2025[0]

council eligibility dispute

It won't cost taxpayers much directly, unless the whole mess ends up in court over legal fees.

high↓Jan 2024[0]

council reorganization

While the reorganization itself doesn't cost extra, the new council's upcoming budget decisions could directly impact your local taxes.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Governance.