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At-Large Watch

At-Large Council Members

Three seats elected citywide — Lynette Crow-Iverson (President), Brian Risley (Pro Tem), David Leinweber

Week of June 22–28, 2026 · Updated Saturday, June 28, 2026 · Source: COS Legistar (verified)


At-large members represent the entire city, not a specific geographic district. They bring a citywide perspective to every vote and often take on leadership roles. All three current at-large members were elected in April 2023 and serve four-year terms ending in 2027.

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Council member · President

Lynette Crow-Iverson
At-Large · Council President · elected April 2023 · term ends April 2027

Role

As Council President, Crow-Iverson runs meetings, sets the agenda, and assigns items to committees. The president is elected by council members from among themselves — she was named president in April 2025 when the new council was seated.

June 9 activity

Presented board & commission appointments (Res. 26-232). Voted yes on all 11 items. As president, she manages the flow of the meeting and recognizes speakers.

Contact & sources

City Council page · Legistar · Ballotpedia

Council member · President Pro Tem

Brian Risley
At-Large · President Pro Tem · elected April 2023 · term ends April 2027

Role

As President Pro Tem, Risley presides when the President is absent. He’s the second-ranking member of council and often handles procedural matters.

June 9 activity

Moved the day care zoning amendment (Ord. 26-23, passed 8–1) — the only contested vote of the meeting. Presented Western Wear Days (Res. 26-224). Voted yes on all 11 items.

Key issues

Contact & sources

City Council page · Legistar · Ballotpedia

Council member · At-Large

David Leinweber
At-Large · elected April 2023 · term ends April 2027

June 9 activity

Presented Elder Abuse Awareness Day (Res. 26-231) and Bike to Work Day (Res. 26-236). Voted yes on all 11 items.

Key issues

Contact & sources

City Council page · Legistar · Ballotpedia

Citywide agenda items

At-large members vote on everything. These items affect the whole city.

CitywideZoning Day care center zoning — Passed 8–1. Risley moved. Ord. 26-23.
Why it matters: Changes where day care can operate across the entire city. The only non-unanimous vote — one member dissented over neighborhood impact concerns.

CitywideEnvironment Stormwater code overhaul — Ord. 26-215 & 26-216. First readings.
Why it matters: Updates how every new development in COS manages stormwater. Affects the entire city’s water quality and flood risk.

CitywideParks 80 acres of open space — Ord. 26-21 & 26-22. $162K each. Passed 9–0.
Why it matters: Adds 80 acres to the city’s trail-accessible open space at $4,050/acre. A citywide asset.

CitywideInfrastructure Kelker–South Plant transmission — Res. 26-212.
Why it matters: Grid capacity for the city’s growth. COS Utilities owns its own four-service utility — transmission investments are a citywide concern.

CitywideRecognition Proclamations & appointments — Juneteenth, Elder Abuse, Bike to Work, Western Wear, board appointments. All 9–0.

Just happened — June 9

Regular City Council Meeting
Tue, Jun 9 · 9:00 AM · City Hall, 107 N Nevada Ave
Passed 9–0 $162K — 40 acres open space, Parcel 1 Ord. 26-21
Moved Gold · 2nd Donelson
Passed 9–0 $162K — 40 acres trails, Parcel 2 Ord. 26-22
Adopted Kelker–South Plant transmission Res. 26-212
1st reading Stormwater quality code Ord. 26-215
1st reading UDC stormwater controls Ord. 26-216
Passed 8–1 Day care center zoning Ord. 26-23
Moved Risley (At-Large, Pro Tem) · 2nd Gold
Passed 9–0 Elder Abuse Awareness Day Res. 26-231
Presented Leinweber (At-Large)
Passed 9–0 Bike to Work Day Res. 26-236
Presented Leinweber (At-Large)
Passed 9–0 Western Wear Days Jul 14–18 Res. 26-224
Moved Gold · 2nd Williams · Presented Risley (At-Large, Pro Tem)
Passed 9–0 Juneteenth Freedom Day Res. 26-230
Presented Rainey
Passed 9–0 Board & commission appointments Res. 26-232
Moved Henjum · 2nd Rainey · Presented Crow-Iverson (At-Large, President)

Meeting schedule

Upcoming City Council · Body 138
Jul 14
Regular Meeting — 9:00 AM, City Hall
Jul 28
Regular Meeting — 9:00 AM, City Hall