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Council Member· Did not seek a third term (Beloit Daily News, Dec 27, 2025); month-level end April 2026. Start not sourced.

Markese Terrell

Beloit

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At a glance

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Term ending Apr 1, 2026.

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Top issues during term (20)

high↓Feb 2026[8]

Willowbrook Road Bridge Reconstruction

Contract value not stated in the minutes.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Two-lot split of 2001 Gateway Boulevard for dance studio

A sale of Lot 1 could bring revenue to the city, though the amount is not stated.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Hiring of Deputy Chiefs of Police

low↓Feb 2026[1]

Acquisition of surplus WisDOT land at 800 Interstate 90

Not stated in the available materials.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Redevelopment of former Citgo site at 2148/2158 Prairie Avenue

Redevelopment could return two underused parcels to the tax rolls, but specific figures weren't provided.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

City Manager Recruitment

The city manager's salary and benefits come from the city budget; the recruitment process itself may also carry costs, though no figures were given.

medium↓Mar 2026[0]

data center controversy

The project could add tax revenue and construction jobs, but critics worry it may stick residents with higher infrastructure or utility costs.

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

former council member criminal charge

Taxpayers could end up covering prosecution and court costs, but the snippet gives no dollar figure.

high↓Nov 2025[0]

city manager resignation

A resignation itself may not cost much, but a rushed search or interim arrangement could add recruitment and transition costs—and poor continuity could affect budget decisions.

medium↓Jun 2025[0]

apartment development

If the deal collapses, Beloit may miss out on expected new property-tax revenue and downtown housing investment, though it could also avoid some project-related costs.

high↓Jan 2026[0]

local elections

The new council and school board members could shape tax and budget decisions that hit your wallet, though the exact cost is not yet clear.

medium↓May 2024[0]

air quality monitoring

It could mean new state spending on monitoring equipment and staff, but no specific dollar amount is given.

high↓Sep 2025[0]

fire services contract termination

Expect possible cost shifts for both towns as they rearrange fire coverage—whether that means new contracts, staffing, or equipment—and taxpayers could feel it.

medium↓Apr 2024[0]

No Mow May program registration

You can save on mowing costs and avoid fines, while the city gives up some enforcement revenue for the month.

medium↓Aug 2025[0]

homelessness crisis

A stronger response could mean new city spending on shelters and housing, but doing nothing often drives up costs for emergency services and public health.

high↓Nov 2025[0]

road funding advocacy

More state road money could ease pressure on Beloit’s local budget and reduce what the city spends patching potholes.

high↓Nov 2025[0]

fire chief appointment

No specific cost is disclosed, so this looks like a leadership change rather than a new spending program.

medium↓Mar 2024[0]

air pollution

Bad air can mean higher health care bills, lost workdays, and new costs for local cleanup efforts.

high↓Jan 2026[0]

school expansion approval

No immediate city spending is attached to this first vote, but construction and infrastructure costs will matter as the project advances.

medium↓Feb 2025[0]

snow emergency declaration

Ignoring the snow emergency rules could cost you a ticket or tow fee, while the city shoulders the cost of plowing and enforcement.

Decisions during term (3)

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