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Duluth City Council
Part of the governing body of the city of Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Part of the governing body of the city of Duluth, Minnesota, USA
| Field | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Duluth City Council | ||
| coa_pic | 100px | ||
| house_type | Unicameral | ||
| members | 9 | ||
| structure1 | Duluth Minnesota City Council 2024.svg | ||
| structure1_res | 150px | ||
| {{Color box | #DBDBDB | border | darkgray}} Nonpartisan (9) |
| leader1_type | President | ||
| leader1 | Roz Randorf | ||
| session_room | Duluth City Hall.jpg | ||
| meeting_place | Duluth City Hall | ||
| 411 West First St. | |||
| Duluth, Minnesota 55802 | |||
| website |
Nonpartisan (9) 411 West First St. Duluth, Minnesota 55802
The Duluth City Council is the legislative branch of the government of Duluth, Minnesota. It is responsible for passing ordinances, resolutions, and regulations governing the city. The council also oversees the city's financial operations, including the annual budget, and serves as a check against the Mayor of Duluth in a mayor-council government model.
Composition
The Council is composed of nine members: five councilors represent specific districts within the city, and four are elected at large, representing the entire city. Council members serve staggered four-year terms. The position of council president rotates among members and is elected annually by the council.
Councilors are officially nonpartisan, although some members run as party endorsed candidates.
Councilors
| District | Councilor | Affiliation | In office since | Current term expires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Wendy Durrwachter | Independent}}" | Non-partisan | 2024 | |
| 2nd | Diane Desotelle | Independent}}" | Non-partisan | 2026 | |
| 3rd | Roz Randorf | Independent}}" | Non-partisan | 2020 | |
| 4th | David Clanaugh | Independent}}" | Non-partisan | 2026 | |
| 5th | Janet Kennedy | Independent}}" | Non-partisan | 2020 | |
| At-large | Lynn Marie Nephew | Independent}}" | Non-partisan | 2024 | |
| At-large | Arik Forsman | Independent}}" | Non-partisan | 2018 | |
| At-large | Azrin Awal | Independent}}" | Non-partisan | 2022 | |
| At-large | Terese Tomanek | Independent}}" | Non-partisan | 2020 |
Responsibilities and powers
The Duluth City Council has a wide range of responsibilities, including:
- Drafting and voting on city legislation.
- Approving the city budget and financial appropriations.
- Conducting hearings to gather public input on city governance.
- Setting city policies and standards.
- Working with the mayor and city administration to implement and enforce city laws.
- Addressing constituent needs and concerns within their respective districts.
Meetings
The Duluth City Council meets regularly, with sessions open to the public. Agendas and minutes are posted on the city's official website, and meetings are broadcast online.
References
References
- (2019-04-20). "City Council".
- (2018-05-14). "City Council".
- (2023-11-07). "Duluth Mayor, City Council election results".
- (2019-06-05). "Destination Medical Center, North? Duluth readies for massive medical investment".
- (2022-06-15). "Handbook for Minnesota Cities Chapter 6: Elected Officials and Council Structure and Role".
- Halling, Emily. (2024-07-01). "Duluth City Council Upgrades Technology For Public To Watch Meetings At Better Quality".
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