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Mayor Pro Tem / Council Member· 2015–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
James (Jim) Gallagher
Gastonia
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 1:41:46
- Avg per meeting
- 5:59
- Segments
- 2524
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Top issues during term (3)(Parks Rec)
high↓Sep 2026[5]
Martha Rivers Park Parking Expansion
$1,945,636.82 funded by General Obligation Bonds and Stormwater Capital funds.
medium↓Sep 2026[5]
Gastonia 150th Anniversary and Linwood Park Grand Opening Planning
$307,900 total across two event budgets, offset by sponsorships and revenues.
medium↓Jan 2026[1]
Proposed City-Wide Christian Crusade at Baseball Stadium
Loss of potential rental revenue offset by volunteer staffing commitments.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.