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David Maier

At-Large Council Member2024-01-01–2028-01-01; month-level start: January 2024, terms begin at noon on the first day in January that is not a Sunday or legal holiday after a regular city election per Iowa Code §376.2(1), swearing-in held Jan 9, 2024 per a cedar-rapids.org news notice; four-year terms per the cedar-rapids.org Elections page; month-level end: January 2028

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Jan 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
37:56
Avg per meeting
2:32
Segments
486

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Top issues during term (9)(General)

high→Apr 2026[33]

Axon public safety technology package

The Axon contract totals roughly $14.6 million over ten years.

critical↓Aug 2026[7]

Cedar River flood control buyouts and eminent domain

Roughly $457,000 in purchase price plus up to $100,000 in relocation payments across the five actions tonight.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

indoor aquatics facility proposal

If it moves forward, the city could spend public money on construction and ongoing operations, so the real question is whether the year-round pool is worth the budget trade-off.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

legal settlement

Taxpayers will likely foot the bill for the settlement, though the city hasn't said how much.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

city government open house

The direct cost is small—mostly staff time and building use—but it's a cheap way to build trust and catch complaints before they turn into expensive problems.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

sustainability grant program

The city will put money into grants for selected eco-friendly projects, though the funding amount and match requirements aren’t yet specified.

high↓Jun 2026[4]

Railroad crossings and downtown street repairs

$400,000 combined estimated construction cost.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

construction delays

Taxpayers could foot the bill for re-bidding and delays, while local businesses near stalled sites may lose foot traffic.

medium↓Jul 2026[0]

city performance ranking

No immediate change to your wallet, but the ranking is a signal that City Hall may be getting decent value for each tax dollar.

Decisions during term (29)

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

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

October 20, 2026 – to consider a change of zone for property at 475 10th Avenue SE and 1015 5th Street SE from U-VR, Urban Village Residential District, and U-VG, Urban Village General District, to T-RF-PUD, Traditional Residential Flex…

approved7-0Sep 8, 2026

Resolution authorizing attorney fees to Nyemaster Goode, P.C. for legal services in connection with general employment matters. CIP/DID #ATT000102

approved9-0Jul 28, 2026

Casey’s General Store #2767, 3434 1st Avenue NE.

approved9-0Jul 28, 2026

Dollar General #3781, 151 Jacolyn Drive NW.

approved9-0Jul 28, 2026

Dollar General #6190, 403 Edgewood Road NW.

approved9-0Jul 28, 2026

Dollar General #9141, 3451 Mount Vernon Road SE.

approved9-0Jul 28, 2026

Dollar General #10774, 266 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Suite 400.

approved9-0Jul 28, 2026

Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $43,452.56 with General Constructors for the Alliant Energy Lightline Bridge project (original contract amount was $14,994,902.80; total contract amount with this amendment is $15,217,579.44). (Council…

approved9-0Jul 14, 2026

Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $27,227 with General Constructors for the Alliant Energy Lightline Bridge project (original contract amount was $14,994,902.80; total contract amount with this amendment is $15,174,126.88). (Council…

approved6-0Jun 23, 2026

Molecular Sieve Installation Project – Package 2 project, final payment in the amount of $13,234.99 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by N.B. Koch General Contractors, Inc. (original contract amount was $288,585; final contract amount…

approvedJun 9, 2026

Casey’s General Store #2772, 3349 Mount Vernon Road SE.

approvedJun 9, 2026

Casey’s General Store #2773, 3625 Edgewood Road SW.

approvedJun 9, 2026

Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $5,939.38 with General Constructors for the Alliant Energy Lightline Bridge project (original contract amount was $14,994,902.80; total contract amount with this amendment is $15,146,899.88). (Council…

approved9-0Apr 28, 2026

Resolution directing the advertisement for sale of $47,070,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, and approving electronic bidding procedures and Official Statement. CIP/DID #FIN2025-09

approved9-0Apr 28, 2026

Resolution directing the advertisement for sale of $6,985,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026B, and approving electronic bidding procedures and Official Statement. CIP/DID…

approved8-0Apr 14, 2026

Casey’s General Store #2780, 5555 Edgewood Road NE (second offense – $1,500). CIP/DID #CIG007783-05-2025

approved8-0Apr 14, 2026

Casey’s General Store #2212, 130 41st Avenue Drive SW.

approved8-0Apr 14, 2026

Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $4,853.05 with General Constructors for the Alliant Energy Lightline Bridge project (original contract amount was $14,994,902.80; total contract amount with this amendment is $15,136,873.92). (Council…

approved9-0Mar 10, 2026

Casey’s General Store #2773, 3625 Edgewood Road SW (first offense – $300). CIP/DID #CIG007779-05-2025

approved9-0Mar 10, 2026

Casey’s General Store #3561, 1532 Ellis Boulevard NW (first offense – $300). CIP/DID #CIG007794-05-2025

Voting record (0)(General)

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