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Laura Roussell
Council Member Ward 22020-01-02 – 2027-12-31 (first elected November 2019 and re-elected November 2023 per the city bio page; first term began January 2, 2020 under Iowa Code §376.2 (terms begin at noon on the first January day that is not a Sunday or legal holiday after a regular city election); the council page states 'Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2027')
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 1:12:16
- Avg per meeting
- 3:48
- Segments
- 986
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Top issues during term (4)(Environment)
high↓Jun 2026[8]
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets to 2050
No direct cost tonight, but future climate action without federal IRA funding likely falls on local budgets and utility ratepayers.
high↓May 2026[4]
Bee Branch Flood Mitigation — 17th & West Locust
$236,750 project, 80% grant-funded.
high↓Jun 2026[2]
Landfill expansion annexation and rezoning
Streamlines permitting and keeps long-term waste costs low for residents.
medium↓Jun 2026[0]
storm debris collection
You can save cash—Dubuque is picking up storm debris for free, so don't hire a hauler.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Environment.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
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