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Kenn Weise

Mayor2014–2024

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Oct 13, 2024.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
1
Total speaking time
1:07
Avg per meeting
1:07
Segments
13

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Top issues during term (11)

high↑Jan 2023[6]

Legal Claim Settlements for Donnell Mackie and James Plymesser

Total payout of $362,500 from municipal funds.

medium↓Jul 2022[0]

personnel dispute

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill if this messy dispute turns into a costly legal battle.

high↓Mar 2020[0]

emergency declaration

While no direct dollar amount was announced, shifting to curbside services and managing an emergency response will pull from city resources.

medium↓Sep 2021[0]

public safety leadership restructuring

It rearranges administrative costs to bolster management, though specific budget numbers weren't dropped.

high↓Jul 2024[0]

mayoral election

While voting itself is free, the mayoral race dictates how the city spends your tax dollars and sets local economic priorities.

medium↓Jul 2019[0]

city attorney department

While setting up a new department costs money upfront, handling legal work in-house could save the city cash on outside lawyers down the road.

high↓Jan 2022[0]

city manager investigation

Expect your local tax dollars to take a hit as the city burns cash on state-level investigations and potential legal fallout.

high↓Aug 2022[0]

city management

While the exact compensation package is still being negotiated, a new top-tier city manager will come with a standard executive-level municipal salary and benefits package.

high↓Dec 2021[0]

city manager termination

We might see some extra taxpayer dollars spent on severance packages and a nationwide search for a brand new city manager.

medium↓Nov 2023[0]

administrative appointment

Your tax dollars will be funding the new department head's salary and the infrastructure projects they oversee, so keeping an eye on their efficiency is key.

medium↓Feb 2022[0]

holiday designation

It'll cost the city a bit more in staffing and payroll for holiday pay, but it's a solid investment in employee morale.

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found.