Scott Olson
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 53:25
- Avg per meeting
- 4:51
- Segments
- 608
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Top issues during term (9)(General)
Axon public safety technology package
The Axon contract totals roughly $14.6 million over ten years.
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.
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.
legal settlement
Taxpayers will likely foot the bill for the settlement, though the city hasn't said how much.
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.
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.
Railroad crossings and downtown street repairs
$400,000 combined estimated construction cost.
construction delays
Taxpayers could foot the bill for re-bidding and delays, while local businesses near stalled sites may lose foot traffic.
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 Olson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.