Council Member· 2026-01-06 to 2029-12-01 (start: oath of office for the new four-year term administered Jan 6 2026 per council minutes, appointed to council in 2023 and continuous since, re-elected Nov 4 2025; month-level end: December 2029 per city election results and BallotReady term through 12/31/29)
David Lester
Powell
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 0:20
- Avg per meeting
- 0:20
- Segments
- 5
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Top issues during term (3)(Transportation)
Parks and Public Service Maintenance Needs
Full rubber surfacing would add roughly $350,000; the approved plan adds about $15,000 now and $90,000–$100,000 next year.
Traffic safety follow-up on Presidential Parkway and South Liberty
It could mean city spending on enforcement or road-safety measures, but no cost figures were provided.
Downtown Depot Street reconstruction
Funded through a state grant and loan, with construction starting this fall and extending into next year.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Transportation)
No votes found matching Transportation.