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]
Duluth City Council | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
President | Roz Randorf |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 9 |
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Political groups | Nonpartisan (9) |
| Meeting place | |
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| Duluth City Hall 411 West First St. Duluth, Minnesota 55802 | |
| Website | |
| duluthmn | |
Composition
editThe 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
edit| District | Councilor | Affiliation | In office since | Current term expires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Wendy Durrwachter | Non-partisan | 2024 | January 3, 2028 | |
| 2nd | Mike Mayou | Non-partisan | 2022 | January 5, 2026 | |
| 3rd | Roz Randorf | Non-partisan | 2020 | January 3, 2028 | |
| 4th | Tara Swenson | Non-partisan | 2024 | January 5, 2026 | |
| 5th | Janet Kennedy | Non-partisan | 2020 | January 3, 2028 | |
| At-large | Lynn Marie Nephew | Non-partisan | 2024 | January 3, 2028 | |
| At-large | Arik Forsman | Non-partisan | 2018 | January 3, 2028 | |
| At-large | Azrin Awal | Non-partisan | 2022 | January 5, 2026 | |
| At-large | Terese Tomanek | Non-partisan | 2020 | January 5, 2026 | |
Responsibilities and powers
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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
editThe 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
edit- ^ "City Council". League of Minnesota Cities. 2019-04-20. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ a b "City Council". City of Duluth. 2018-05-14. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "Duluth Mayor, City Council election results". MPR News. 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "Destination Medical Center, North? Duluth readies for massive medical investment". MPR News. 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ "Handbook for Minnesota Cities Chapter 6: Elected Officials and Council Structure and Role". League of Minnesota Cities. 2022-06-15. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ Halling, Emily (2024-07-01). "Duluth City Council Upgrades Technology For Public To Watch Meetings At Better Quality". Fox21Online. Retrieved 2024-07-09.