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Scott Minikus
Council Membermonth-level start: December 2022 per Cypress city pages (2022 cohort, term to November 2026); end: resigned October 1, 2025 per Voice of OC
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Top issues during term (3)
high↓Jan 2025[0]
land use / religious land use litigation
Taxpayers could be on the hook for the city’s legal bills and any damages or settlement, while the church faces its own litigation costs and delayed construction.
high↓Aug 2025[0]
city manager resignation
The city could face costs for an interim manager, a permanent search, and possible project delays, though no dollar figure has been disclosed.
high↓Jul 2024[0]
voting rights lawsuit settlement
Your tax dollars are on the hook for $835,000, a direct hit to city funds for legal settlement costs.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found.