District II Council Member· 2022–2026

James DeReus

Del Rio

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At a glance

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Term ending May 26, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 7
Total speaking time: 24:59
Avg per meeting: 3:34
Segments: 391

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Top issues during term (2)(Environment)

critical↑Feb 2026[8]

Flood Mitigation and Drainage

The city is borrowing over $11 million in total for these projects.

high↓Sep 2025[0]

drought management

You'll likely see higher utility bills if you don't adjust your usage, plus potential fines for ignoring new restrictions.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while DeReus was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Environment.

Voting record (0)(Environment)

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