Dale Matthews

Alderperson District 122025-04-02 to 2028-04-30 (start 2025-04-02 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)

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At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Apr 30, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 15
Total speaking time: 25:58
Avg per meeting: 1:44
Segments: 499

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Top issues during term (1)(Budget)

critical↑Jul 2026[57]

2027 operating budget review begins

This is where next year's property tax-backed spending and city service levels get decided — the full dollar impact wasn't broken out at this session.

Decisions during term (9)

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

approvedOct 27, 2026

Voting record (3)(Budget)

3 yes0 no

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Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Dale Matthews

Top issues during term (1)(Budget)

2027 operating budget review begins

Decisions during term (9)

2027 executive operating budget recommendation

Recommendation of proposed 2027-2031 Executive CIP Budget for Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Approval of 2027 Operating Budget

Capital Budget Requests for 2027

Budget amendment — City Hall Security Improvements Project

Budget amendment — City Hall Security Improvements Project ($319,000)

Budget amendment for TID 13 shortfall

Library revolving door budget amendment

Budget amendment: $50,000 for Library door replacement

Voting record (3)(Budget)

Budget amendment — City Hall Security Improvements Project

Budget amendment — City Hall Security Improvements Project ($319,000)

Budget amendment for TID 13 shortfall