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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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 (4)(Parks Rec)
Manitowoc Skatepark Expansion Completion
Final payments to the skatepark contractor totaled $97,809.00.
DNR outdoor recreation grant
$500,000 grant offset by a required $500,000 local match.
Community events and road closures for 2026
Fee waivers for several youth and community events reduce city revenue modestly.
Self-serve kayak rentals at city parks
The city collects funds from the kayak rental service.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while DeBaets was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.