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Katy Wethal

Council Member Ward 42022-03-01 – 2027-12-31 (month-level start: March 2022 per the city bio page (first elected in a special election in March 2022, reelected November 2023); the council page states 'Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2027' under Iowa Code §376.2)

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
2:08:12
Avg per meeting
8:33
Segments
1197

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Top issues during term (12)(Roads)

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Central Avenue and White Street corridor plan concerns

Removal of on-street parking could impose hardship on residents and businesses along the corridor.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Jule transit network redesign

The study itself is 90% federally funded with a $25,000 city share; any network changes would stay within the existing budget (modeled at plus/minus 10%).

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

2026 asphalt overlay program

A capital-budgeted annual program; overlay is far cheaper than full reconstruction.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Central Avenue and White Street corridor parking study

The corridor redesign is a decade-long, phased project; no new parking construction is recommended yet.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

ATV Access on Asbury Road

Minimal direct cost; enforcement falls largely to Asbury police.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Improvements

$1.73 million in total project funding for Phases 2, 3 and 4 design.

high↓May 2026[3]

Loras Boulevard Construction Projects

Combined construction estimates total about $858,000.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Infrastructure contract awards and cost overruns

About $2.37 million in contracts, with overruns absorbed within the capital program.

low↓Jul 2026[2]

Road Salt Supply for Winter 2026-27

$567,138 contract for winter salt.

low↓May 2026[2]

Airport Taxiway A Federal Funding Boost

Saves significant local dollars — 95% federal instead of the planned 90/10 split.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Asbury-Carter-Cheney traffic signals

About $297,000.

medium↓May 2026[1]

Sidewalk Replacement Notices

Homeowners face out-of-pocket sidewalk replacement costs and potential penalties for non-compliance.

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Roads)

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In the news (1)