Council Member
Terry R. Urban
Portage
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 20:27
- Avg per meeting
- 6:49
- Segments
- 291
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Top issues during term (12)(General)
city manager hiring
The city is committing about $200K in public funds to the city manager contract, so residents should watch how that salary translates into results.
curbside pickup schedule
Knowing the pickup dates can help you avoid paying for private hauling or extra disposal trips.
eminent domain land acquisition
Taxpayers are on the hook for $1.5 million upfront, with possible added costs for legal proceedings and trail construction.
city manager compensation
The raise adds $10,000 to the city’s compensation costs, paid through the municipal budget and ultimately taxpayer dollars.
trash contract approval
Your garbage bill could shift under the new contract—up or down isn’t clear from the source—so check the city’s rate and service details before the next pickup cycle.
tornado damage
Tornado damage means real costs—home and business repairs, debris cleanup, insurance claims, and city crews spending money on recovery instead of other services.
property purchase
The immediate hit is $541K in city funds, with any tax or neighborhood payoff depending on what Portage does with the site.
farmers market relocation
The move could shift Saturday spending toward the new site and away from the old one, with gains or costs depending on vendor fees, access, and foot traffic.
waste hauling contract change
The contract change could affect city waste-hauling costs and residents’ garbage rates, but the exact financial impact is not yet clear.
candidate forum on city leadership
No immediate hit to your wallet—this is a forum, not a budget vote—but the election it signals could reshape city spending priorities.
trash hauling contract
A single contract could lower costs through bulk pricing, but residents could also see new fees or service changes—and the city hasn’t nailed down the savings.
food scraps recycling pilot program
The city will likely spend upfront on collection and processing, but diverting scraps could trim landfill costs over time.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(General)
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