Janesville · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Janesville voter guide

City finances

Apr 13, 2026

Approving a Debt Management Policy

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, April 2026

  • YesIvan MaasVoted yes on approving a Debt Management Policy (passed 4-0, April 2026).
  • YesKyle LuitjensVoted yes on approving a Debt Management Policy (passed 4-0, April 2026).
  • YesSarah JohnsonVoted yes on approving a Debt Management Policy (passed 4-0, April 2026).

City of Janesville · Apr 13, 2026Link

Council vacancy

May 11, 2026

Resolution 2026-11 declaring a vacant council seat and naming Andy Ahlman Mayor for the rest of the term

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, May 2026

  • YesIvan MaasVoted yes on Resolution 2026-11 declaring a vacant council seat and naming Andy Ahlman Mayor for the rest of the term (passed 4-0, May 2026).
  • YesKyle LuitjensVoted yes on Resolution 2026-11 declaring a vacant council seat and naming Andy Ahlman Mayor for the rest of the term (passed 4-0, May 2026).
  • YesSarah JohnsonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-11 declaring a vacant council seat and naming Andy Ahlman Mayor for the rest of the term (passed 4-0, May 2026).

City of Janesville · May 11, 2026Link

Jun 22, 2026

Resolution 2026-17 appointing Jim Mulcahey to the City Council for the rest of the term

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, June 2026

  • YesIvan MaasVoted yes on Resolution 2026-17 appointing Jim Mulcahey to the City Council for the rest of the term (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesKyle LuitjensVoted yes on Resolution 2026-17 appointing Jim Mulcahey to the City Council for the rest of the term (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesSarah JohnsonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-17 appointing Jim Mulcahey to the City Council for the rest of the term (passed 4-0, June 2026).

City of Janesville · Jun 22, 2026Link

Data requests

Aug 24, 2026

Resolution 2026-29 updating the fee schedule for the hourly cost of collecting data

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, Aug. 2026

  • YesKyle LuitjensVoted yes on Resolution 2026-29 updating the fee schedule for the hourly cost of collecting data (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
  • YesSarah JohnsonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-29 updating the fee schedule for the hourly cost of collecting data (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
  • NoIvan MaasVoted no on Resolution 2026-29 updating the fee schedule for the hourly cost of collecting data (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).

City of Janesville · Aug 24, 2026Link

Fire service

Aug 24, 2026

Amending the fire service agreement to add part of Le Ray Township to the service area

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, Aug. 2026

  • YesIvan MaasVoted yes on amending the fire service agreement to add part of Le Ray Township to the service area (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
  • YesKyle LuitjensVoted yes on amending the fire service agreement to add part of Le Ray Township to the service area (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
  • NoSarah JohnsonVoted no on amending the fire service agreement to add part of Le Ray Township to the service area (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).

City of Janesville · Aug 24, 2026Link

State flag

Apr 13, 2026

Resolution 2026-09 to go back to flying the old state flag at City Hall

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, April 2026

  • YesIvan MaasVoted yes on Resolution 2026-09 to go back to flying the old state flag at City Hall (passed 4-0, April 2026).
  • YesKyle LuitjensVoted yes on Resolution 2026-09 to go back to flying the old state flag at City Hall (passed 4-0, April 2026).
  • YesSarah JohnsonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-09 to go back to flying the old state flag at City Hall (passed 4-0, April 2026).

City of Janesville · Apr 13, 2026Link

Streets and sidewalks

Jun 8, 2026

A $134,080 WW Blacktopping quote for street overlays

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, June 2026

  • YesIvan MaasVoted yes on a $134,080 WW Blacktopping quote for street overlays (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesKyle LuitjensVoted yes on a $134,080 WW Blacktopping quote for street overlays (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesSarah JohnsonVoted yes on a $134,080 WW Blacktopping quote for street overlays (passed 4-0, June 2026).

City of Janesville · Jun 8, 2026Link

Jun 8, 2026

Using $150,000 paid by the county toward the East Front Street reconstruction

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, June 2026

  • YesIvan MaasVoted yes on using $150,000 paid by the county toward the East Front Street reconstruction (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesKyle LuitjensVoted yes on using $150,000 paid by the county toward the East Front Street reconstruction (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesSarah JohnsonVoted yes on using $150,000 paid by the county toward the East Front Street reconstruction (passed 4-0, June 2026).

City of Janesville · Jun 8, 2026Link

Jul 13, 2026

Resolution 2026-21 asking the City Engineer for a report on the 2027 street and utility improvements

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, July 2026

  • YesIvan MaasVoted yes on Resolution 2026-21 asking the City Engineer for a report on the 2027 street and utility improvements (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesKyle LuitjensVoted yes on Resolution 2026-21 asking the City Engineer for a report on the 2027 street and utility improvements (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesSarah JohnsonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-21 asking the City Engineer for a report on the 2027 street and utility improvements (passed 5-0, July 2026).

City of Janesville · Jul 13, 2026Link

Aug 10, 2026

Resolution 2026-25 on the 2027 street and utility improvements for West North Street and part of Skookum Street

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, Aug. 2026

  • YesIvan MaasVoted yes on Resolution 2026-25 on the 2027 street and utility improvements for West North Street and part of Skookum Street (passed 4-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesKyle LuitjensVoted yes on Resolution 2026-25 on the 2027 street and utility improvements for West North Street and part of Skookum Street (passed 4-0, Aug. 2026).

City of Janesville · Aug 10, 2026Link

Sep 14, 2026

Resolution 2026-30 after the public hearing on the 2027 street and utility improvements

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Sept. 2026

  • YesIvan MaasVoted yes on Resolution 2026-30 after the public hearing on the 2027 street and utility improvements (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesKyle LuitjensVoted yes on Resolution 2026-30 after the public hearing on the 2027 street and utility improvements (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesSarah JohnsonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-30 after the public hearing on the 2027 street and utility improvements (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).

City of Janesville · Sep 14, 2026Link

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