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 (12)(General)
4th Street bike lane and no-parking zones
Conditional funds would unlock design work; amounts not stated.
Short-term rental regulation
Licensing and enforcement will require dedicated city staff and resources; cost not specified.
data center approval
A green light could mean millions in new property tax revenue and construction jobs for the region, while a delay or denial leaves that money — and the development momentum — hanging in limbo.
Federal immigration enforcement and ICE cooperation
The consolidated contract saves money versus two separate renewals; the study costs $197,564.
surveillance cameras policy
The main cost question is whether Duluth keeps paying for Flock cameras or shifts spending to audits, alternatives, or legal review—taxpayers could feel either choice.
surveillance camera program termination
Duluth will likely save on Flock licensing and operating costs, though the exact savings and any lost public-safety benefits aren’t specified.
data center opposition
If it goes through, expect promises of tax revenue and jobs weighed against new road, water, and power costs—and residents say the secrecy makes it hard to know who really pays.
Bus fleet sizing and sign enforcement
Over $433,000 in planned vehicle purchases now on hold pending a relook.
ICE protest at City Hall
No specific dollar figure is attached, but the city could absorb staff time, security, and legal-review costs if the protest or official response escalates.
whistleblower lawsuit
Taxpayers could get stuck with the city’s legal defense and any settlement costs—and the exact tab isn’t clear yet.
immigration protest at city hall
There’s no clear direct cost or savings here, though the city may spend some staff time and resources managing the protest and responding to pressure.
lawsuit against city
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for legal defense, a settlement, or both—so this is not just a police-department issue.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Desotelle was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.