District 5 Council Member· D5; term ended with April 2026 election, successor Benzinger term begins 2026-04-21 (city page). Start not sourced.

William DeBaets

Manitowoc

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Term ending Apr 21, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 3
Total speaking time: 4:31
Avg per meeting: 1:30
Segments: 71

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Top issues during term (1)(General)

high↓Apr 2026[5]

City Acquisition of Madison School Property

Purchase terms were in the resolution packet; no figure was stated on the floor.

Decisions during term (3)

Recorded while DeBaets was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved9-0Apr 20, 2026

2026 Budget Amendment — General Fund (26-0292)

approved9-0Mar 17, 2026

General City Claims

approved9-0Jan 19, 2026

General City Claims in the amount of $19,503,172.51 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 (0)(General)

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