Diane Desotelle
About
Diane Desotelle's platform emphasizes leveraging her past council experience to guide the city toward responsible growth. Her campaign focuses on sustainable development and effective local governance.
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Campaign promises (1)
- developmentEncourage responsible growth utilizing past council experience.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 1:24:24
- Avg per meeting
- 4:01
- Segments
- 919
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Top issues during term (15)(Environment)
Protective designation of 1,500 acres of former tax-forfeited land
Backed by a $900,000 federal grant secured in 2020; no new cost to taxpayers in this resolution.
2026 Prescribed Burn Program
Minnesota Power franchise fee increase for climate funding
The franchise includes a fee structure summarized in the staff's franchise fee document.
Citywide Forest Management Plan
Long-term tree planting and maintenance costs aren't yet spelled out, but forest management plans typically drive future budget requests.
Duluth Heritage Sports Center contamination cleanup
Grant funding would offset cleanup costs; the award amount was not stated.
NRC Public Visibility
Timber permit extension bill SF4962
stormwater fee lawsuit
Your stormwater bill could go down—or the city could have to plug a budget hole that hits you through taxes, fees, or delayed repairs.
Coal purchase for Duluth Energy Systems
$202,920 for 2,000 tons of coal.
Magney-Snively Natural Area plan update
Leicester Amity Hawk Ridge natural area designation
Nonprofit partners are covering restoration and rehabilitation costs, easing the burden on the city.
water conservation request
For most households, the direct cost is small—maybe a lower water bill—but tougher restrictions could add expenses for landscaping and water-intensive businesses.
Sustainability officer posting and Transportation Commission
Strategic lands conservation completion
Included a $900,000 federal grant from 2020 and reduced-cost county land transfers.
environmental fine for water release
The fine and any cleanup or restoration costs could land on Duluth water ratepayers or the city budget.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Desotelle was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,000 TO SUPPORT PLACE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR YOUTH AT HARTLEY NATURE CENTER.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HARTLEY NATURE CENTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $105,000 TO SUPPORT PLACE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR YOUTH.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
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