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Council Member

Terry R. Urban

Portage

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Nov 18, 2025.

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 (10)(Governance)

high↓Nov 2025[0]

local election results

The vote count itself has routine election costs, but the winners will shape Portage’s budget, taxes, and service choices.

medium↓Jul 2025[0]

local elections

Your wallet is indirectly on the line: city officials set budgets, taxes, and spending priorities, so these races can affect what you pay and what services you get.

high↓Aug 2025[0]

council pay raise

Your tax dollars will help cover the higher council salaries, though the total budget effect depends on how many members receive the raises.

high↓Sep 2025[0]

mayoral election

The election itself won’t directly hit your wallet, but the winner’s budget and tax priorities will shape city spending and services for the next term.

high↓Nov 2023[0]

city council appointment

No direct financial cost is tied to the appointment itself; any budget effects would come later through the council’s policy and spending decisions.

high↓Jan 2024[0]

city council procedural change

There’s no clear direct cost to residents—this is mostly a procedural change, though tighter comment rules could shift some staff time and meeting administration.

high↓Oct 2025[0]

mayoral election candidates

The mayor’s office helps set spending priorities, so this vote can affect what Portage pays for and how tax dollars get used on roads, services, and development.

high↓Nov 2023[0]

election results

The election itself doesn’t directly change taxes, but the new mayor and council will shape Portage’s budget and spending priorities.

high↓Nov 2025[0]

city council election

Your city budget and development decisions—and the taxes and fees tied to them—will be shaped by this council.

high↓Aug 2023[0]

mayoral candidate investigation

The probe could pull public money and staff time into a residency review, while the race may see extra campaign spending and legal costs if the finding is challenged.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Governance.