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John D. Cox

First Ward Council Member2026-2030

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At a glance

News mentions: 1

Term ending Jan 2, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 12
Total speaking time: 20:15
Avg per meeting: 1:41
Segments: 343

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Top issues during term (1)(Budget)

critical↑Nov 2026[10]

Grinnell Center, LLC bankruptcy reorganization

Tied to a proposed $6 million loan note and the terms of the city's development agreement with the company.

Decisions during term (5)

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

approved5-0Sep 21, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-60 — budget amendment hearing date

Voting record (0)(Budget)

No votes found matching Budget.

In the news (1)

Scarlet and BlackNov 6, 2025

John D. Cox

Top issues during term (1)(Budget)

Grinnell Center, LLC bankruptcy reorganization

Decisions during term (5)

Resolution 2026-140 — Budget transfers

Resolution No. 2026-140 — $4,202,897.84 in budget transfers

Close public hearing on FY2026 Budget Amendment

Resolution 2026-64 — FY2026 Budget Amendment

Resolution No. 2026-60 — budget amendment hearing date

Voting record (0)(Budget)

In the news (1)

“I’m here to listen”: Sam Cox becomes Grinnell’s first female mayor