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Gary Cheeseman

Councilmember (Northwest Ward)2024-07-01 to 2028-07

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Jul 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
8
Total speaking time
7:31
Avg per meeting
0:56
Segments
113

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Filtered to Taxes Budget

Top issues during term (11)(Taxes Budget)

high↑Jun 2026[42]

2026 Budget Revision and 2027 Budget Appropriations

These budgets set next year's spending on city buildings, the airport, and support services — ultimately affecting what taxpayers pay.

medium↑Feb 2026[11]

Curbside Recycling, Rental Registration, and EV Charging Fee Changes

Commercial recycling customers will pay $14 a month plus sales tax.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Malt Beverage Markup Receipts and Wholesale License Fee

The discussion concerns dedicated liquor-related revenue and whether a wholesale license fee continues.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Application fee increases for land-use requests

Applicants will pay up to $100 more per request than before.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Broadcaster Press conflict-of-interest handling

$2,323.34 paid for legal notices and advertisements.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

New City Finance Officer

A possible interim pay bump for Doty was deferred to a later executive session discussion.

medium↓Feb 2026[3]

Home Rule Charter election question

Would let the city finalize its budget later in the year, matching the state timeline.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

Councilmember conflict of interest over Plain Talk invoices

The Plain Talk bills the city roughly $128 monthly for subscriptions plus legal notice costs.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Five-year Capital Improvement Plan adopted

No direct funding allocated — it's a planning tool that guides future budgets.

low↓Mar 2026[1]

Consolidated Board of Equalization appointments

None directly — it's about who hears property tax assessment appeals.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Electric rate increases for 2026 and 2027

About a 2% residential increase starting after March 15, 2026, with the monthly customer charge rising to $15.50 in 2027.

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.

Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)

No votes found matching Taxes Budget.