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William DeBaets
District 5 Council MemberD5; term ended with April 2026 election, successor Benzinger term begins 2026-04-21 (city page). Start not sourced.
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 4:31
- Avg per meeting
- 1:30
- Segments
- 71
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Top issues during term (2)(Governance)
medium↑Jan 2026[6]
Charter ordinance on primary elections
Saves clerk's office staff time by removing redundant annual election paperwork.
medium↓Mar 2026[0]
mayor's address on city projects
If approved, the program could boost downtown bar and restaurant sales—and possibly city fees—while requiring spending on signage, enforcement, and cleanup.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Governance)
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