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Tom Nelson
Council Member2020-01-01 – 2029-12-31 (month-level start: January 2020, Ward 1, first seated after the November 2019 regular election per city roster page 'Appointed 2019' and Iowa Code §376.2: terms begin the first January weekday after the November regular city election; term ends 12/31/2029 per city roster page, Iowa Code §376.2)
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- Total speaking time
- 0:17
- Avg per meeting
- 0:17
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- 3
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Top issues during term (2)(General)
high↓May 2026[9]
Splash pad project advances
Addressing the leak slashed the water bill from $60,000 last year to $9,000 this year, but the facility will close for the season August 9.
high↓Dec 2024[0]
city manager appointment
There’s no specific dollar figure here, but the city manager’s decisions can steer how Spencer spends money on services and projects.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Nelson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved7-0Aug 17, 2026
Licenses: Approve Ownership Update for Norton Decor LLC, New Class C Retail Alcohol License for Riverside Events, Renewal of Class B Retail Alcohol License for Dollar General Store #30242, Renewal of Class C Retail Alcohol License for The…
approved7-0Jul 20, 2026
Licenses: Approve Ownership Update for Dollar General Store, Brew Oil, LLC and Spencer Moose Lodge 496, all subject to final approval by Iowa Alcohol Beverages Division. Approve Device Retailer License for Cargo Express, Tobacco Vape &…
approved6-0Jun 15, 2026
Approve Cigarette/Tobacco Licenses, effective July 1, 2026 for Hy-Vee Food Store, Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, Dollar General Store #30242, Walgreens #11153, Brew Oil #40, Brew Oil #32, Tobaccco Vape & ECIG LLC, Walrmart Store #2714, Casey's…
Voting record (1)(General)
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