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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Top issues during term (8)(General)
Willowbrook Road Bridge Reconstruction
Contract value not stated in the minutes.
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.
air quality monitoring
It could mean new state spending on monitoring equipment and staff, but no specific dollar amount is given.
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.
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.
air pollution
Bad air can mean higher health care bills, lost workdays, and new costs for local cleanup efforts.
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.
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.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Terrell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.