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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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 1
Total speaking time: 0:17
Avg per meeting: 0:17
Segments: 3

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