Duluth City Council

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Duluth City Council
Seal of the City of Duluth, Minnesota.svg
Type
Type
Leadership
President
Roz Randorf
Structure
Seats9
Duluth Minnesota City Council 2024.svg
Political groups
   Nonpartisan  (9)
Meeting place
Duluth City Hall.jpg
Duluth City Hall
411 West First St.
Duluth, Minnesota 55802
Website
duluthmn.gov/city-council/

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]

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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

DistrictCouncilorAffiliationIn office sinceCurrent term expires
1stWendy Durrwachter Non-partisan 2024January 3, 2028
2ndDiane Desotelle Non-partisan 2026January 7, 2030
3rdRoz Randorf Non-partisan 2020January 3, 2028
4thDavid Clanaugh Non-partisan 2026January 7, 2030
5thJanet Kennedy Non-partisan 2020January 3, 2028
At-largeLynn Marie Nephew Non-partisan 2024January 3, 2028
At-largeArik Forsman Non-partisan 2018January 3, 2028
At-largeAzrin Awal Non-partisan 2022January 7, 2030
At-largeTerese Tomanek Non-partisan 2020January 7, 2030

Responsibilities and powers

Duluth mayor, city council members, and state legislators meeting with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in 2019. Duluth Medical District Press Conference 4 June 4 2019.jpg
Duluth mayor, city council members, and state legislators meeting with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in 2019.

The Duluth City Council has a wide range of responsibilities, including: [5]

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

  1. ↑ "City Council". League of Minnesota Cities. 2019-04-20. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  2. 1 2 "City Council". City of Duluth. 2018-05-14. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  3. ↑ "Duluth Mayor, City Council election results". MPR News. 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  4. ↑ "Destination Medical Center, North? Duluth readies for massive medical investment". MPR News. 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  5. ↑ "Handbook for Minnesota Cities Chapter 6: Elected Officials and Council Structure and Role". League of Minnesota Cities. 2022-06-15. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  6. ↑ Halling, Emily (2024-07-01). "Duluth City Council Upgrades Technology For Public To Watch Meetings At Better Quality". Fox21Online. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
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