Derik Whipple

Councilmember2024-05-07 – 2026-12-01 (appointed to the vacancy left by Councilman Allsop, oath of office May 7, 2024 per May 7, 2024 City Council regular meeting minutes item 6.A; month-level end: December 2026 per Apr 16, 2024 City Council regular meeting minutes (item on Councilman Allsop's resignation): the seat's term expires at the first regular Council meeting in the month of December 2026; four-year terms; Aug 4, 2026 special meeting minutes (Resolution R2026-21) confirm successors are sworn in then)

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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 14
Total speaking time: 9:49
Avg per meeting: 0:42
Segments: 149

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Top issues during term (2)(General)

medium↑Feb 2026[16]

Committee Member Vacancy

Your parks budget and rec fees now sit with a new director, so watch for spending and program changes.

medium↓May 2024[0]

airport award recognition

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Decisions during term (1)

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approvedJun 16, 2026

Consideration of Approval of Bilateral Lease Amendment No. DFC26 to Lease No. LAZ02201 with General Services Administration for Bureau of Indian Affairs at 3401 Airport Loop Road at Show Low Regional Airport (Jacob Allen)

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