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Scott Matas
Mayor2024-12-01 – 2028-12-01 (month-level start: December 2024 per city page 'Current Term: December 2024'; serving on council since March 2007 and mayor since 2015 per city page; month-level end: December 2028 per city page 'Term Expires: December 2028')
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- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 4:29:07
- Avg per meeting
- 17:56
- Segments
- 5614
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Top issues during term (3)(Business Jobs)
medium↓Feb 2026[6]
Alcohol sales at former Chevron station on 20th Avenue
No direct cost to the city; the stores pay licensing and application fees.
low↓Mar 2026[1]
Tourism and destination master plan
Tourism spending saves residents about $1,500 per household in taxes the city would otherwise bear.
high↓Mar 2026[1]
Amazon distribution center opening and local jobs
Councilmembers noted it's a fulfillment facility rather than a distribution center, so tax revenue is limited — but the jobs boost is significant.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Business Jobs.
Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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