Deanna McLaughlin
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 18:22
- Avg per meeting
- 6:07
- Segments
- 196
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Top issues during term (20)
Parks and Recreation Funding and Investment
Position reallocations were structured within existing departmental resources.
Property Setback Variances
Indirect impact on property values and neighborhood aesthetics through structural modifications.
Building Code and Permit Fee Updates
May affect construction and compliance costs for developers and property owners.
Infill Housing and Density Rezonings
Impacts local property values and development costs for builders.
mayoral election
Elections cost taxpayer money to run, but future spending depends entirely on who wins and what policies they push.
Fire Rescue Emergency Response and Medical Training
Initial phase costs under $181,000 for the remainder of the fiscal year, absorbed entirely within existing departmental budgets with no new property tax funds required.
Canopy Initiative 100-Day Homelessness Challenge
Funded through local and collaborative homeless support grants and partner agencies.
Proposed Acquisition of Union Street Property for Homeless Services
The proposed purchase involves approximately $750,000 in federal grant funding.
State Platting Authority Delegation (Resolution 47-2025-26)
Streamlines local land use and subdivision processes.
Lincoln Homes Redevelopment Street Abandonment
Facilitates a $35 million grant-funded housing redevelopment project while transferring roadway maintenance responsibilities to the housing authority.
Speedway Acquisition and Future Development
Requires capital funding for design and construction.
Home Rehabilitation and Rental Assistance Programs
Funded through existing federal and local housing program allocations.
Adoption of 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
Unknown
Driveway Access Appeal for 421 Dover Road
None reported.
Facility Maintenance and HVAC Replacement Costs
Maintenance expenditures affect parking fund revenues and operating costs.
winter storm response
Early prep might cost a bit in overtime and salt now, but it's way cheaper than dealing with massive accidents and gridlock later.
police equipment
City funds are being spent on the new gear, though the exact cost wasn't front-page news.
utility bill grace period
It doesn't cost taxpayers extra, but it does mean the city will wait a bit longer to collect late utility payments.
utility board governance
While exact costs aren't set yet, changes in utility board oversight could eventually impact how your monthly gas and water rates are managed.
police department lawsuit
Taxpayers could be on the hook for a legal settlement if the city loses or decides to settle the lawsuit over the botched Facebook post.
Decisions during term (33)
Recorded while McLaughlin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of December 22, 2025 Minutes
Uncollectible Receivables
ORDINANCE 52-2025-26 (FIRST READING)
RESOLUTION 39-2025-26
Adjournment
Approval of Access Request for 421 Dover Road with Replat Condition
Approval of December 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Ordinance 52-2024-25: Building Permit Fees and Energy Code Updates
Adjournment
Ordinance 40-2025-26 (Zoning Case Z-49-2025)
Ordinance 41-2025-26 (Zoning Case Z-50-2025)
Ordinance 42-2025-26 (Zoning Case Z-51-2025)
Ordinance 46-2025-26 (Zoning Case Z-52-2025)
Ordinance 49-2025-26 (Zoning Case Z-55-2025)
Ordinance 50-2025-26 (Zoning Case Z-56-2025)
Ordinance 51-2025-26 (Zoning Case Z-57-2025)
Resolution 34-2025-26
Consent Agenda
Ordinance 43-2025-26 (Second Reading)
Ordinance 45-2025-26 (First Reading)
Voting record (30)
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Councilman Streetman then made a motion to refer this ordinance back to the Planning Commission
Councilman Holleman then made a motion to amend the ordinance
Councilman Marquis then made a motion to amend the resolution
Councilman Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 40-2025-26 (FIRST READING)
Councilman Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 50-2025-26
Councilman Chandler made a motion to postpone RESOLUTION 36-2025-26 indefinitely
Councilman Brown made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda
Councilman Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 41-2025-26 (FIRST READING)
Ordinance 40-2025-26 (Zoning Case Z-49-2025)
Councilman McLaughlin then made a motion to postpone to the March Regular Session
Councilman Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 42-2025-26 (FIRST READING)
Councilman McLaughlin made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 39-2025-26
Councilman Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 46-2025-26 (FIRST READING)
Councilman Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 49-2025-26
The motion to adopt ordinance 43-2025-26 (second reading)
Councilman Streetman made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 34-2025-26
Councilman McLaughlin made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 38-2025-26
Ordinance 41-2025-26 (Zoning Case Z-50-2025)
Ordinance 42-2025-26 (Zoning Case Z-51-2025)
Ordinance 46-2025-26 (Zoning Case Z-52-2025)
Traffic impact and high density near Needmore Road/Whitfield Road.