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Josh Borderud

District 3 Council Member2020–2026

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending May 12, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
7
Total speaking time
4:23
Avg per meeting
0:38
Segments
128

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

critical↑Feb 2026[29]

Data Center Development Concerns

Potential long-term strains on regional utility infrastructure and water supplies.

medium→Jan 2026[26]

Personnel Appointment

The impact on the city budget is currently unknown.

critical→Dec 2025[19]

Museum Capital Improvements

Involves a $10 million state funding allocation for museum and site improvements.

critical↑Jan 2026[17]

Severe Weather Response

Costs associated with emergency response and infrastructure damage are currently being assessed.

high↑Jan 2026[15]

Residential Property Compliance

Action on these properties may involve municipal expenditures for abatement or fines levied against owners.

critical↑Jul 2025[15]

Downtown Revitalization

The project is expected to guide long-term private investment in the downtown core.

critical↓Sep 2025[8]

Wastewater Treatment Plant Siting

The city has invested in land acquisition, but specific construction costs for a plant remain unbudgeted.

high↑Aug 2025[7]

Office Rezoning at 501-511 Herring Avenue

Minimal fiscal impact.

high↑Dec 2025[7]

infrastructure contract

Your tax dollars are going towards making that bridge way brighter, costing over $1.5 million.

medium↓Jan 2026[6]

criminal charges against city employee

Taxpayer money could be on the line for legal fees and potential settlements, not to mention the cost of fixing any broken systems.

high↓Oct 2025[4]

property acquisition

It's a big investment, but the city hopes it'll pay off with new businesses and a boosted economy.

high↓Oct 2025[2]

Riverwalk project

This means more money potentially flowing into the city from tourism and local businesses, but also means taxpayer dollars are being spent.

medium↓Jan 2026[2]

office closure

No big financial impact here, just a heads-up to avoid a wasted trip.

medium↓Feb 2026[2]

data center expansion

This could mean big bucks for the city, but we might end up footing the bill for increased utility costs.

medium↓May 2026[2]

litter enforcement

The city might spend more on cleanup if they don't enforce littering rules, but fines could bring some cash back.

high↓Jan 2026[2]

city manager appointment

It's too early to tell if this appointment will impact your wallet, but new leadership often means new priorities.

critical↓Aug 2025[2]

Employee Health Insurance Plan Adjustments & Shortfall

Requires a 12% city contribution increase (~$2.2 million) and a 7% employee premium hike to eliminate a $4 million fund shortfall.

high↓Sep 2025[1]

city manager search

The salary and benefits for the new City Manager will be determined during the final contract negotiations.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

data center zoning

The project involves a $10 billion investment but raises concerns about utility strain.

medium↓Oct 2025[0]

warrant amnesty event

Clearing warrants could save you money on fines and fees, plus avoid future penalties.

Moved or seconded (25)

Motions Borderud personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

  • movedpassed2026-05-05

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • secondedpassed2026-05-05

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • secondedpassed2026-05-05

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • secondedpassed2026-05-05

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • movedpassed2026-05-05

    MOTION TO WITHDRAW

  • movedpassed2026-05-05

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING BASED ON STAFF'S CURRENT RECOMMENDATION OF THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATION: SECTION 4.2 (BUILDING HEIGHT AND MASSING) BE AMENDED TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM BU…

  • secondedpassed2026-05-05

    MOTION TO APPROVE

  • movedpassed2026-05-05

    MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING REVISION TO RESOLUTION 2026-215 THAT THE MAYOR IS AUTHORIZED TO FINALIZE EMPLOYMENT TERMS

  • movedpassed2026-04-21

    MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING REVISION TO RESOLUTION 2026-215 THAT THE MAYOR IS AUTHORIZED TO FINALIZE EMPLOYMENT TERMS

  • secondedpassed2026-04-21

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • secondedpassed2026-04-21

    MOTION TO APPROVE

  • secondedpassed2026-04-21

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • secondedpassed2026-04-21

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • movedpassed2026-04-21

    MOTION TO WITHDRAW

  • secondedpassed2026-04-21

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • movedpassed2026-04-07

    Motion to Disapprove

  • secondedpassed2026-04-07

    Motion to Approve on First Reading

  • movedpassed2026-04-07

    Motion To Approve The Consent Agenda With The Following Revision: On RES-2026-188, Addition Of The Words "Subject To City Council Approval" Inserted At The End Of Number 3.

  • movedpassed2026-04-07

    Motion to Approve on Second Reading

  • secondedpassed2026-04-07

    Motion to Approve on First Reading

Decisions during term (1)

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