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Ric Jones
Council Member At-LargeAt-large council member who lost the November 4, 2025 at-large race to Chris Staver (KCRG 2025-11-05); under Iowa Code §376.2 terms end at noon on the first January day that is not a Sunday or legal holiday, so his term ended January 2, 2026; start unsourced
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Top issues during term (2)(Public Safety)
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fire station study
The study could shape future taxpayer spending on fire stations, but it doesn’t lock in any construction or upgrade costs yet.
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public safety incident at council meeting
Taxpayers could foot the bill for extra security, police time, and prosecution—so this isn’t just a headline, it’s a potential budget line.
Decisions during term (0)
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