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Richard L. Thomason
Council Member, At-Large C2024-05-17 - 2028-05 (sworn in May 17, 2024 per Dakota News Now; four-year term; month-level end: May 2028 (city council page lists term expiring 2028))
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 9:47
- Avg per meeting
- 1:13
- Segments
- 134
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Top issues during term (5)(Roads)
high↑Aug 2026[15]
Transit expansion and fare-free route request
Growing fixed-route and paratransit ridership alongside a 28% micro-transit decline may affect fare revenue and service planning.
medium↑Oct 2026[10]
Bus depot renovations nearing completion
medium↓Aug 2026[5]
North Marion Road added to capital plan
medium↓Aug 2026[5]
2027-2031 Capital Program and Sales Tax Revenue
$102 million in 2027 second penny sales tax revenue, with $9.8 million in carryover added to the capital program for streets.
medium↓Aug 2026[5]
Phillips Avenue downtown reconstruction
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Roads)
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