Alderperson District 5· 2026-04-21 - 2028-04-17 (per city "Meet Your Alderperson" page)
Mason Benzinger
Manitowoc
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 12:04
- Avg per meeting
- 1:20
- Segments
- 147
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Top issues during term (6)(General)
River Point District infrastructure grant application
Grant funding could offset infrastructure costs at the River Point District.
Flock surveillance camera program
The contract runs through early 2027; continued spending on a deactivated system was called irresponsible by speakers.
Olin Winchester land lease and option to purchase
No bond was required, so no city money is at stake, but the company's liability insurance backs any damage claims.
Prohibited dangerous animal determination for Teddy
The rules can cost you if you exceed the limits through fines or having to rehome animals, so it’s cheaper to check first.
surveillance cameras deactivated
Shutting the cameras off may save money on Flock service or maintenance, but the city could face new costs if it buys or leases a replacement system.
surveillance camera deactivation
Shutting the cameras off could save the city money on Flock service costs, but the source doesn’t say how much.
Decisions during term (7)
Recorded while Benzinger was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Call for Public Hearing on 2027 General City Budget
Agreement with General Code, LLC for eCode360 Software (26-0908)
General City Claims in the amount of $2,749,503.28 enumerated on list thereof, recommending that the claims be allowed and ordered paid and Mayor, Clerk and Finance Director/Treasurer are instructed to issue the necessary order
26-0908 Agreement with General Code, LLC for eCode360 software
General City Claims in the amount of $9,166,774.84 enumerated on list thereof, recommending that the claims be allowed and ordered paid and Mayor, Clerk and Finance Director/Treasurer are instructed to issue the necessary order
Rental of Additional DS200 Tabulator for November 3, 2026 General Election
General City Claims in the amount of $3,033,554.75 enumerated on list thereof, recommending that the claims be allowed and ordered paid and Mayor, Clerk and Finance Director/Treasurer are instructed to issue the necessary order
Voting record (2)(General)
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