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Daniel Matthews

Ward 1 Commissioner2022-07-05 – 2030-07-01 (continuous service: sworn July 5, 2022 per July 5, 2022 minutes and sworn for the new term July 20, 2026 per July 20, 2026 minutes; city page 'Term: 2026-2030'; month-level end: 2030-07 per city Mayor and City Commission page which lists a four-year term and 'Term of office is four years')

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Jul 1, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
7
Total speaking time
16:08
Avg per meeting
2:18
Segments
246

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (12)(Development)

high↑Oct 2026[22]

34th & Beard development (Barrett Drilling plat)

Residents fear the city could end up paying to maintain roads and utilities serving a private development.

medium↑May 2026[16]

Sale of Airport Authority property to Shawnee YMCA

Unknown — the sale price and details weren't presented.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

29-Duplex Residential Development at 34th Street & Beard Street

Staff reports no financial impact to the city from this plat approval.

medium↓Aug 2026[10]

City planner vacancy and department staffing

high↑Oct 2026[10]

29-duplex development at 34th & Beard

The developer is privately funding roughly $400,000 in sewer and water main infrastructure.

medium↓Feb 2026[6]

2026 City Elections Called (Wards 1, 5, 6)

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Old Mill demolition

$93,210 from the capital improvement program budget.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Washington Elementary demolition MOU

Estimated at roughly $78,000, split with the school district.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Revocation of delinquent cabin site lake lot leases

The city loses lease revenue and inherits potential demolition and cleanup costs on revoked properties.

low↓Jun 2026[2]

Airport terminal building purchase

FEMA money covers the purchase, so the city isn't paying out of pocket.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Adcock Addition private road change

The city avoids the cost of bringing the substandard driveway up to code since it's now private.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Barton Industrial Park Development

New industrial development could add jobs and grow the city's tax base.

Decisions during term (2)

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