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 (7)(Roads)
Sewer and Street Infrastructure Projects
Change orders net to about $5,281 more, with two projects finishing under budget.
Road projects and infrastructure borrowing
These projects are the main drivers of the $7.84 million borrowing request.
Franklin Street Reconstruction
This payment was $16,951.74 toward the reconstruction.
Maritime Metro Fare Increases
Bus fare increases are expected to be requested in October.
2026 Concrete Paving Program
Adds $51,710 to the 2026 concrete paving program contract.
Traffic concerns on Columbus Street
2027 paving request for Summit Street area
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Roads)
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