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Dubuque
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Susan Farber

Council Member Ward 1Ward 1 council member who announced in April 2025 she would not seek reelection (KCRG); successor Tyson Leyendecker elected November 2025; under Iowa Code §376.2 her term ended at noon on January 2, 2026; start unsourced

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Term ending Jan 2, 2026.

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Top issues during term (11)

high↓Mar 2022[2]

city council election

The winners’ priorities could shift how Dubuque spends taxpayer money and whether fees or services change, though the source doesn’t detail specific budget proposals.

high↓Sep 2025[0]

sports facility priority

Your city tax dollars could get steered toward building and running a new sports complex—costs aren’t specified yet.

high↓Nov 2025[0]

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.

high↓Mar 2025[0]

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.

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.

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]

city council special meeting on ordinance amendment

The direct budget impact is likely minimal—mostly staff time and meeting costs—but the ordinance affects how local nondiscrimination rules are enforced.

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 2022[0]

city council appointment

No immediate hit to your wallet, but Wethal’s votes on property taxes and city projects could change how much you pay and where city dollars go.

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.

Decisions during term (0)

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