Duluth City Council
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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.[1]
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.[2][3]
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 | style="background:Template:Party color"| | Non-partisan | 2024 | January 3, 2028 |
| 2nd | Vacant | style="background:Template:Party color"| | Non-partisan | January 5, 2026 | |
| 3rd | Roz Randorf | style="background:Template:Party color"| | Non-partisan | 2020 | January 3, 2028 |
| 4th | Tara Swenson | style="background:Template:Party color"| | Non-partisan | 2024 | January 5, 2026 |
| 5th | Janet Kennedy | style="background:Template:Party color"| | Non-partisan | 2020 | January 3, 2028 |
| At-large | Lynn Marie Nephew | style="background:Template:Party color"| | Non-partisan | 2024 | January 3, 2028 |
| At-large | Arik Forsman | style="background:Template:Party color"| | Non-partisan | 2018 | January 3, 2028 |
| At-large | Azrin Awal | style="background:Template:Party color"| | Non-partisan | 2022 | January 5, 2026 |
| At-large | Terese Tomanek | style="background:Template:Party color"| | Non-partisan | 2020 | January 5, 2026 |
Responsibilities and powers
The Duluth City Council has a wide range of responsibilities, including:[5]
- 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.[2][6]
References
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