District 9 Alderperson· 2026-04-01 – 2028-04-01 (month-level start: April 2026 per Fox11 coverage of the April 7, 2026 election; first meeting April 21, 2026; month-level end: April 2028 per two-year alderperson terms (WBAY: 'two-year term'), next spring election April 2028)
Ben DeBaker
Green Bay
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 17:04
- Avg per meeting
- 1:33
- Segments
- 256
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Top issues during term (19)(Governance)
mayoral campaign announcement
No city money moves because of the announcement itself, but campaign promises could eventually shape budget and spending debates.
election administration violation
Taxpayers could end up covering investigation costs, legal review, staff retraining, or potential litigation tied to the clerk’s handling of the April ballot issue.
Duplicate ballot complaints transparency report
The probe could add staff and legal costs for the city, but the source doesn’t give a dollar figure yet.
Election administration error and accountability
There’s no announced direct cost yet, but fixes and extra oversight could mean staff time and added election expenses.
Economic and social bill of rights resolution
Mostly symbolic — no direct spending attached.
city clerk election investigation
No fine or taxpayer cost has been announced yet, so this isn’t a direct hit to your wallet—but future action could change that.
election administration complaint
Taxpayers could end up covering extra staff time and legal or administrative review, but no dollar amount has been cited yet.
primary election results
There’s no direct hit to your wallet from the primary results themselves, but the winners will help decide state budgets, taxes and local spending later.
elections administration violation
Taxpayers could end up covering legal, administrative, or corrective costs tied to the finding, though no specific price tag has been disclosed.
election investigation dispute
Green Bay taxpayers could end up paying for legal fees, staff time, and court-related costs as the city responds to subpoenas and defends its election handling.
Independent audit of election administration
Trading an outside audit for a staff report may save some money, but taxpayers get less independent verification of election operations.
Voter engagement and 'Rock the Vote' block party
No direct cost to you—this is an informational guide, and election administration costs are handled separately in the city budget.
mayoral election
No immediate hit to your wallet, but the next mayor could reshuffle spending on streets, parks, and development incentives.
elections law violation
Green Bay taxpayers could end up covering fines, legal costs, or the expense of fixing election procedures.
council vote on Hotel Northland debt forgiveness
The city loses out on up to $1 million it was owed, trading immediate cash for a better shot at keeping the hotel and downtown block stable.
election administration investigation
Taxpayers could foot the bill for an investigation, legal review, and someone else running election duties—costs aren’t clear yet.
mayor criminal charges dropped
There’s no trial tab for taxpayers, but the money already spent on the investigation doesn’t come back.
elections administration
Taxpayers could foot the bill for interim election staffing and legal costs tied to the investigation, though no price tag has been released.
election results
The money impact isn't clear yet—new school board and county officials will make budget and tax decisions that could affect school funding and county services.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while DeBaker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Governance.
Voting record (0)(Governance)
No votes found matching Governance.