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Danny Sprank

Council Member Ward 32019-11-12 – 2029-12-31 (sworn in as Third Ward representative November 12, 2019 per the city bio page, reelected 2021 and November 2025; the council page states 'Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2029', consistent with Iowa Code §376.2 (terms end at noon on the first January day that is not a Sunday or legal holiday after a regular city election))

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
17
Total speaking time
44:09
Avg per meeting
2:36
Segments
795

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Top issues during term (10)(General)

high↓Aug 2026[19]

Hyperscale data center moratorium

Potential protections could include letters of credit or bonds from any future data center developer; taxes would flow from assessed property value.

medium↑Nov 2026[15]

Solidarity Mural covering during presidential visit

Taxpayers could end up covering the cost of policy reviews, staff time, or legal challenges tied to how the city handled the protest.

high↓Jun 2026[6]

Data center ordinance input

Residents fear lost home equity and higher water and electricity costs; data centers could raise tax revenue but at a quality-of-life cost.

high↑Oct 2026[5]

city property purchase

You're on the hook for part of $3.4M upfront, and any renovation or moving costs could add to the tab.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Greenhouse Project Spending Transparency

A $146,000 unbudgeted capital expenditure, reportedly funded from FY25 general fund savings later committed to Denver Air subsidies.

high↓Jun 2023[0]

city staff and business community conflict

No specific cost is cited, but the rift could create uncertainty for local business dealings and city initiatives if it persists.

high↓Dec 2025[0]

airport service cuts

Cutting flights could save the city money upfront but hurt local spending and make travel more expensive or time-consuming for residents and businesses.

medium↓Mar 2025[0]

hotel code enforcement

If the city cracks down, taxpayers could shoulder enforcement costs while the hotel and nearby businesses risk lost room and visitor revenue.

high↓Jul 2025[0]

human rights ordinance amendment

The direct budget impact is likely minimal—mostly city staff time to update rules and handle complaints—but it avoids the legal and reputational costs of a patchwork or challenged ordinance.

high↓Mar 2023[0]

city facility management contract

The city could save money or take on new costs depending on the contract, so watch for subsidies, revenue splits, and who eats losses.

Decisions during term (1)

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

Voting record (0)(General)

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In the news (1)