Cassandra Pope
About
Cassandra Pope's campaign centered heavily on opposing local data center developments, alongside addressing housing and improving community communication. As a key organizer of the 'No Data Center' movement, she successfully transitioned her activism into a successful run for the Janesville City Council.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentOppose the establishment of a data center in Janesville.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 3:07
- Avg per meeting
- 3:07
- Segments
- 41
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Top issues during term (16)(Development)
Former ice arena redevelopment
Potential sale of city property; financial terms not yet presented.
Proposed 208-unit multifamily development near Humes and Sandhill drives
The proposal includes a new TIF district, whose costs and benefits are not yet detailed.
Affordable Housing Fund policy overhaul
Funds come from tax increment financing district extensions; at least 75% must support affordable housing by state statute.
Creation of Tax Incremental District No. 44
TIDs can shift how tax revenue funds improvements in the district — details will come out in the project plan.
2400 Beloit Avenue redevelopment
Land and TID terms are still to be negotiated; Next Generation proposed $17,000 per acre and pay-go residential TID financing with no city bonding risk.
Pine Ridge Estates Sixth Addition and McCormick Crossing infrastructure
Homeowners will pay for sidewalks along Hemingway Drive before occupancy, and parkland fees will be paid in lieu of dedication.
Future of the former Janesville Ice Arena
The planning process costs the city nothing (EPA grant funded), and the property will likely still be sold eventually to eliminate ongoing city costs.
Crew Car Wash redevelopment of former Hardy's site
Revive & Thrive program rule changes
Up to $24,999 per project in federal CDBG funds, repaid only if the owner stops using the home as their primary residence.
Habitat for Humanity affordable home construction
$755,000 in HOME/CHDO funds allocated, with about $220,000 reserved for down payment assistance and construction targeted to start by summer 2027.
Acts Housing revolving home rehab fund
$299,000 in federal HOME funds, potentially paired with $703,000 from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.
Referendum messaging for the redevelopment site
Children's Museum alcohol service for adult events
The museum projects 75% earned revenue and expects fewer than six alcohol events per year to help reduce community fundraising asks.
Janesville demographic and housing market trends
Housing costs in Janesville and Rock County are running 20–30% above the statewide index compared to 2012, while incomes have flattened.
Ridges of Rock County Plat Number 5 replat
The developer may face special assessments and streetlight, storm sewer and sidewalk costs under a memorandum of understanding with the city.
Multifamily housing near Pine Tree Plaza
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Pope was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Future of the former Janesville Ice Arena — Option 1: redevelopment planning with KSU-TAB & Stantec
2027 budget development guidelines and timeline
GEA Systems North America TIF Development and Jobs Agreements (Resolutions 2026-2455 and 2026-2456)
Voting record (2)(Development)
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