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Beth Watson
Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember (Ward 3)2018-05-05 - 2028-05-01 (start: May 5, 2018 per member page 'Council Member since May 5, 2018'; month-level end: May 2028 per city council page 'Term Length May 2026 - May 2028')
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 25:46
- Avg per meeting
- 4:18
- Segments
- 383
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Top issues during term (4)(General)
high↑May 2026[32]
Historic Preservation Program
Funded through hotel occupancy tax funds, which cannot be spent on street repairs.
medium↓Jul 2026[2]
Tornado damage cost update
Damage cost figures not yet reported.
high↓Aug 2026[2]
April 28 Tornado After-Action Findings
Siren system replacement estimated at $3–10 million; tornado response costs totaled $194,730.
high↓Jul 2019[0]
sanctuary city for the unborn ordinance
It could cost taxpayers if the ordinance triggers lawsuits or legal defense, though the exact price tag isn’t known.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching General.
Voting record (0)(General)
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