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Fairbury · 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.

Fairbury voter guide

City buildings

Jul 7, 2026

Replacing the tin on the city building at 117 W 3rd Street for $27,090.65

Result as recorded: passed 5-2, July 2026

  • YesBrad KuzelkaVoted yes on replacing the tin on the city building at 117 W 3rd Street for $27,090.65 (passed 5-2, July 2026).
  • YesBrian SchmidtVoted yes on replacing the tin on the city building at 117 W 3rd Street for $27,090.65 (passed 5-2, July 2026).
  • YesJaime McDanielVoted yes on replacing the tin on the city building at 117 W 3rd Street for $27,090.65 (passed 5-2, July 2026).
  • YesRod CoilVoted yes on replacing the tin on the city building at 117 W 3rd Street for $27,090.65 (passed 5-2, July 2026).
  • YesTim PolsonVoted yes on replacing the tin on the city building at 117 W 3rd Street for $27,090.65 (passed 5-2, July 2026).
  • NoCharles EndorfVoted no on replacing the tin on the city building at 117 W 3rd Street for $27,090.65 (passed 5-2, July 2026).

City of Fairbury · Jul 7, 2026Link

Elected officials' pay

Sep 1, 2026

The second reading of Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials

Result as recorded: passed 6-2, September 2026

  • YesBrad KuzelkaVoted yes on the second reading of Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials (passed 6-2, September 2026).
  • YesBrian SchmidtVoted yes on the second reading of Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials (passed 6-2, September 2026).
  • YesCharles EndorfVoted yes on the second reading of Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials (passed 6-2, September 2026).
  • YesRod CoilVoted yes on the second reading of Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials (passed 6-2, September 2026).
  • YesTim PolsonVoted yes on the second reading of Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials (passed 6-2, September 2026).
  • NoJaime McDanielVoted no on the second reading of Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials (passed 6-2, September 2026).
  • NoJohn EbkeVoted no on the second reading of Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials (passed 6-2, September 2026).

City of Fairbury · Sep 1, 2026Link

Sep 15, 2026

Approving Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials, on third reading as amended

Result as recorded: passed 8-0, September 2026

  • YesBrad KuzelkaVoted yes on approving Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials, on third reading as amended (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesBrian SchmidtVoted yes on approving Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials, on third reading as amended (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesCharles EndorfVoted yes on approving Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials, on third reading as amended (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesJaime McDanielVoted yes on approving Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials, on third reading as amended (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesJohn EbkeVoted yes on approving Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials, on third reading as amended (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesRod CoilVoted yes on approving Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials, on third reading as amended (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesTim PolsonVoted yes on approving Ordinance 3144, which sets salaries of elected officials, on third reading as amended (passed 8-0, September 2026).

City of Fairbury · Sep 15, 2026Link

Living in tents or RVs

Sep 15, 2026

The first reading of Ordinance 3147, which prohibits residing in a tent or recreational vehicle within city limits

Result as recorded: passed 8-0, September 2026

  • YesBrad KuzelkaVoted yes on the first reading of Ordinance 3147, which prohibits residing in a tent or recreational vehicle within city limits (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesBrian SchmidtVoted yes on the first reading of Ordinance 3147, which prohibits residing in a tent or recreational vehicle within city limits (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesCharles EndorfVoted yes on the first reading of Ordinance 3147, which prohibits residing in a tent or recreational vehicle within city limits (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesJaime McDanielVoted yes on the first reading of Ordinance 3147, which prohibits residing in a tent or recreational vehicle within city limits (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesJohn EbkeVoted yes on the first reading of Ordinance 3147, which prohibits residing in a tent or recreational vehicle within city limits (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesRod CoilVoted yes on the first reading of Ordinance 3147, which prohibits residing in a tent or recreational vehicle within city limits (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesTim PolsonVoted yes on the first reading of Ordinance 3147, which prohibits residing in a tent or recreational vehicle within city limits (passed 8-0, September 2026).

City of Fairbury · Sep 15, 2026Link

Property taxes

Sep 15, 2026

Resolution 1340 setting the 2026-2027 property tax request at $783,497 for the general fund and $191,612 for the bond fund

Result as recorded: passed 8-0, September 2026

  • YesBrad KuzelkaVoted yes on Resolution 1340 setting the 2026-2027 property tax request at $783,497 for the general fund and $191,612 for the bond fund (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesBrian SchmidtVoted yes on Resolution 1340 setting the 2026-2027 property tax request at $783,497 for the general fund and $191,612 for the bond fund (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesCharles EndorfVoted yes on Resolution 1340 setting the 2026-2027 property tax request at $783,497 for the general fund and $191,612 for the bond fund (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesJaime McDanielVoted yes on Resolution 1340 setting the 2026-2027 property tax request at $783,497 for the general fund and $191,612 for the bond fund (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesJohn EbkeVoted yes on Resolution 1340 setting the 2026-2027 property tax request at $783,497 for the general fund and $191,612 for the bond fund (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesRod CoilVoted yes on Resolution 1340 setting the 2026-2027 property tax request at $783,497 for the general fund and $191,612 for the bond fund (passed 8-0, September 2026).
  • YesTim PolsonVoted yes on Resolution 1340 setting the 2026-2027 property tax request at $783,497 for the general fund and $191,612 for the bond fund (passed 8-0, September 2026).

City of Fairbury · Sep 15, 2026Link

Water treatment plant

Mar 17, 2026

Awarding the $9,794,750.34 High Service Pumping Station bid to General Excavating, subject to USDA funding

Result as recorded: passed 8-0, March 2026

  • YesBrad KuzelkaVoted yes on awarding the $9,794,750.34 High Service Pumping Station bid to General Excavating, subject to USDA funding (passed 8-0, March 2026).
  • YesBrian SchmidtVoted yes on awarding the $9,794,750.34 High Service Pumping Station bid to General Excavating, subject to USDA funding (passed 8-0, March 2026).
  • YesCharles EndorfVoted yes on awarding the $9,794,750.34 High Service Pumping Station bid to General Excavating, subject to USDA funding (passed 8-0, March 2026).
  • YesJaime McDanielVoted yes on awarding the $9,794,750.34 High Service Pumping Station bid to General Excavating, subject to USDA funding (passed 8-0, March 2026).
  • YesJohn EbkeVoted yes on awarding the $9,794,750.34 High Service Pumping Station bid to General Excavating, subject to USDA funding (passed 8-0, March 2026).
  • YesRod CoilVoted yes on awarding the $9,794,750.34 High Service Pumping Station bid to General Excavating, subject to USDA funding (passed 8-0, March 2026).
  • YesTim PolsonVoted yes on awarding the $9,794,750.34 High Service Pumping Station bid to General Excavating, subject to USDA funding (passed 8-0, March 2026).

City of Fairbury · Mar 17, 2026Link

Jun 16, 2026

$7,042,000 in Phase I interim financing from Heartland Bank at 3.68% for the water treatment plant project

Result as recorded: passed 7-0, June 2026

  • YesBrad KuzelkaVoted yes on $7,042,000 in Phase I interim financing from Heartland Bank at 3.68% for the water treatment plant project (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesBrian SchmidtVoted yes on $7,042,000 in Phase I interim financing from Heartland Bank at 3.68% for the water treatment plant project (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesCharles EndorfVoted yes on $7,042,000 in Phase I interim financing from Heartland Bank at 3.68% for the water treatment plant project (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesJaime McDanielVoted yes on $7,042,000 in Phase I interim financing from Heartland Bank at 3.68% for the water treatment plant project (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesJohn EbkeVoted yes on $7,042,000 in Phase I interim financing from Heartland Bank at 3.68% for the water treatment plant project (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesRod CoilVoted yes on $7,042,000 in Phase I interim financing from Heartland Bank at 3.68% for the water treatment plant project (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesTim PolsonVoted yes on $7,042,000 in Phase I interim financing from Heartland Bank at 3.68% for the water treatment plant project (passed 7-0, June 2026).

City of Fairbury · Jun 16, 2026Link

Yard parking

Sep 15, 2026

The first reading of Ordinance 3146, which regulates the parking of motor vehicles in yards

Result as recorded: passed 7-1, September 2026

  • YesBrian SchmidtVoted yes on the first reading of Ordinance 3146, which regulates the parking of motor vehicles in yards (passed 7-1, September 2026).
  • YesCharles EndorfVoted yes on the first reading of Ordinance 3146, which regulates the parking of motor vehicles in yards (passed 7-1, September 2026).
  • YesJaime McDanielVoted yes on the first reading of Ordinance 3146, which regulates the parking of motor vehicles in yards (passed 7-1, September 2026).
  • YesJohn EbkeVoted yes on the first reading of Ordinance 3146, which regulates the parking of motor vehicles in yards (passed 7-1, September 2026).
  • YesRod CoilVoted yes on the first reading of Ordinance 3146, which regulates the parking of motor vehicles in yards (passed 7-1, September 2026).
  • YesTim PolsonVoted yes on the first reading of Ordinance 3146, which regulates the parking of motor vehicles in yards (passed 7-1, September 2026).
  • NoBrad KuzelkaVoted no on the first reading of Ordinance 3146, which regulates the parking of motor vehicles in yards (passed 7-1, September 2026).

City of Fairbury · Sep 15, 2026Link

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