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Newton › Jul 20, 2026 meeting › Vote 13

Second Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing a Franchise Fee on Energy Providers…

Newton City Council · Jul 20, 2026 · Taxes and fees

Recorded in the minutes as “Second Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing a Franchise Fee on Energy Providers Operating in the City of Newton, Iowa”. Passed 5–1; No: Hallam; Yes votes: names not recorded in the minutes.

What this means (Ordinance readings): An ordinance is a local law.

How each member voted

OfficialVote
Mark HallamNo
Melissa DaltonNot in the record
Stacy SimbroNot in the record
Amy RothNot in the record
Joel MillsNot in the record
Jeff HolschuhNot in the record

The minutes name the No (and abstain) votes; other individual Yes votes are not listed by name.

More from the record

Recorded in the minutes as: “25. Second Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing a Franchise Fee on Energy Providers Operating in the City of Newton, Iowa Motion: Moved by Simbro, seconded by Mills to approve the second consideration of the Ordinance. Various citizens and business owners spoke on the matter”.

Motion as recorded: “Moved by Simbro, seconded by Mills to approve the second consideration of the Ordinance. Various citizens and business owners spoke on the matter”.

From the vote line in the official minutes, which names the No (and abstain) votes. Other individual Yes votes are not listed by name. Vote line as printed: “AYES: 5. NAYS: Hallam.”.

Source Full minutes for the whole Jul 20, 2026 meeting, p. 2 (saved copy) · Agenda packet · All votes at this meeting

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