Mayor· 2023–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

Richard Franks

Gastonia

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 14
Total speaking time: 2:51:32
Avg per meeting: 12:15
Segments: 3775

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Top issues during term (1)(Parks Recreation)

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Linwood Springs Park Property Acquisition

Secures permanent public ownership of park land without requiring purchase funds.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Parks Recreation.

Voting record (0)(Parks Recreation)

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