Plattsmouth · 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.

Cable franchise

Feb 16, 2026

Renewing the city's cable franchise agreement with Spectrum (Charter Communications)

Result as recorded: passed 7-1, February 2026

  • YesHoward "Sam" HardyVoted yes on renewing the city's cable franchise agreement with Spectrum (Charter Communications) (passed 7-1, February 2026).
  • YesJames ForrestVoted yes on renewing the city's cable franchise agreement with Spectrum (Charter Communications) (passed 7-1, February 2026).
  • YesMorgan MullerVoted yes on renewing the city's cable franchise agreement with Spectrum (Charter Communications) (passed 7-1, February 2026).
  • YesSteve RieseVoted yes on renewing the city's cable franchise agreement with Spectrum (Charter Communications) (passed 7-1, February 2026).
  • YesTerry KernsVoted yes on renewing the city's cable franchise agreement with Spectrum (Charter Communications) (passed 7-1, February 2026).
  • NoFrederick Rollins IIIVoted no on renewing the city's cable franchise agreement with Spectrum (Charter Communications) (passed 7-1, February 2026).

Plattsmouth City Council minutes, February 16, 2026 · Feb 16, 2026Link

Chicago Ave & 8th Ave intersection

May 18, 2026

Directing staff to prepare a task order for an intersection operations study at Chicago Avenue and 8th Avenue limited to the traffic light option

Result as recorded: passed 5-2, May 2026

  • YesHoward "Sam" HardyVoted yes on directing staff to prepare a task order for an intersection operations study at Chicago Avenue and 8th Avenue limited to the traffic light option (passed 5-2, May 2026).
  • YesJames ForrestVoted yes on directing staff to prepare a task order for an intersection operations study at Chicago Avenue and 8th Avenue limited to the traffic light option (passed 5-2, May 2026).
  • YesMorgan MullerVoted yes on directing staff to prepare a task order for an intersection operations study at Chicago Avenue and 8th Avenue limited to the traffic light option (passed 5-2, May 2026).
  • YesSteve RieseVoted yes on directing staff to prepare a task order for an intersection operations study at Chicago Avenue and 8th Avenue limited to the traffic light option (passed 5-2, May 2026).
  • YesTerry KernsVoted yes on directing staff to prepare a task order for an intersection operations study at Chicago Avenue and 8th Avenue limited to the traffic light option (passed 5-2, May 2026).
  • NoFrederick Rollins IIIVoted no on directing staff to prepare a task order for an intersection operations study at Chicago Avenue and 8th Avenue limited to the traffic light option (passed 5-2, May 2026).

Plattsmouth City Council minutes, May 18, 2026 · May 18, 2026Link

Jun 15, 2026

Receiving a cost estimate for traffic light repairs at Chicago Avenue and 8th Avenue and directing staff to prepare documents to seek proposals

Result as recorded: passed 7-0, June 2026

  • YesBryan ClarkVoted yes on receiving a cost estimate for traffic light repairs at Chicago Avenue and 8th Avenue and directing staff to prepare documents to seek proposals (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesFrederick Rollins IIIVoted yes on receiving a cost estimate for traffic light repairs at Chicago Avenue and 8th Avenue and directing staff to prepare documents to seek proposals (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesHoward "Sam" HardyVoted yes on receiving a cost estimate for traffic light repairs at Chicago Avenue and 8th Avenue and directing staff to prepare documents to seek proposals (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesJames ForrestVoted yes on receiving a cost estimate for traffic light repairs at Chicago Avenue and 8th Avenue and directing staff to prepare documents to seek proposals (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesMorgan MullerVoted yes on receiving a cost estimate for traffic light repairs at Chicago Avenue and 8th Avenue and directing staff to prepare documents to seek proposals (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesTerry KernsVoted yes on receiving a cost estimate for traffic light repairs at Chicago Avenue and 8th Avenue and directing staff to prepare documents to seek proposals (passed 7-0, June 2026).

Plattsmouth City Council minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026Link

Growth at the city's edge

Aug 3, 2026

Approving the preliminary plat for Club View Acres, a major subdivision west of the intersection of Club View Drive and Highway 75

Result as recorded: passed 5-3, August 2026

  • YesBryan ClarkVoted yes on approving the preliminary plat for Club View Acres, a major subdivision west of the intersection of Club View Drive and Highway 75 (passed 5-3, August 2026).
  • YesFrederick Rollins IIIVoted yes on approving the preliminary plat for Club View Acres, a major subdivision west of the intersection of Club View Drive and Highway 75 (passed 5-3, August 2026).
  • YesHoward "Sam" HardyVoted yes on approving the preliminary plat for Club View Acres, a major subdivision west of the intersection of Club View Drive and Highway 75 (passed 5-3, August 2026).
  • YesSteve RieseVoted yes on approving the preliminary plat for Club View Acres, a major subdivision west of the intersection of Club View Drive and Highway 75 (passed 5-3, August 2026).
  • YesTerry KernsVoted yes on approving the preliminary plat for Club View Acres, a major subdivision west of the intersection of Club View Drive and Highway 75 (passed 5-3, August 2026).
  • NoJames ForrestVoted no on approving the preliminary plat for Club View Acres, a major subdivision west of the intersection of Club View Drive and Highway 75 (passed 5-3, August 2026).
  • NoMorgan MullerVoted no on approving the preliminary plat for Club View Acres, a major subdivision west of the intersection of Club View Drive and Highway 75 (passed 5-3, August 2026).

Plattsmouth City Council minutes, August 3, 2026 · Aug 3, 2026Link

Historic preservation

Jul 20, 2026

Reversing the Historic Preservation Board's denial and approving façade improvements at 410 Main Street

Result as recorded: passed 5-2, July 2026

  • YesBryan ClarkVoted yes on reversing the Historic Preservation Board's denial and approving façade improvements at 410 Main Street (passed 5-2, July 2026).
  • YesFrederick Rollins IIIVoted yes on reversing the Historic Preservation Board's denial and approving façade improvements at 410 Main Street (passed 5-2, July 2026).
  • YesJames ForrestVoted yes on reversing the Historic Preservation Board's denial and approving façade improvements at 410 Main Street (passed 5-2, July 2026).
  • YesSteve RieseVoted yes on reversing the Historic Preservation Board's denial and approving façade improvements at 410 Main Street (passed 5-2, July 2026).
  • YesTerry KernsVoted yes on reversing the Historic Preservation Board's denial and approving façade improvements at 410 Main Street (passed 5-2, July 2026).
  • NoMorgan MullerVoted no on reversing the Historic Preservation Board's denial and approving façade improvements at 410 Main Street (passed 5-2, July 2026).

Plattsmouth City Council minutes, July 20, 2026 · Jul 20, 2026Link

Tobacco-free city property

Nov 17, 2025

A resolution making certain city-owned property tobacco-free

Result as recorded: passed 6-1, November 2025

  • YesJames ForrestVoted yes on a resolution making certain city-owned property tobacco-free (passed 6-1, November 2025).
  • YesMorgan MullerVoted yes on a resolution making certain city-owned property tobacco-free (passed 6-1, November 2025).
  • YesSteve RieseVoted yes on a resolution making certain city-owned property tobacco-free (passed 6-1, November 2025).
  • YesTerry KernsVoted yes on a resolution making certain city-owned property tobacco-free (passed 6-1, November 2025).
  • NoFrederick Rollins IIIVoted no on a resolution making certain city-owned property tobacco-free (passed 6-1, November 2025).

Plattsmouth City Council minutes, November 17, 2025 · Nov 17, 2025Link

Trash hauling

Aug 17, 2026

Authorizing a request for proposals for unified citywide trash hauling services

Result as recorded: passed 8-0, August 2026

  • YesBryan ClarkVoted yes on authorizing a request for proposals for unified citywide trash hauling services (passed 8-0, August 2026).
  • YesFrederick Rollins IIIVoted yes on authorizing a request for proposals for unified citywide trash hauling services (passed 8-0, August 2026).
  • YesHoward "Sam" HardyVoted yes on authorizing a request for proposals for unified citywide trash hauling services (passed 8-0, August 2026).
  • YesJames ForrestVoted yes on authorizing a request for proposals for unified citywide trash hauling services (passed 8-0, August 2026).
  • YesMorgan MullerVoted yes on authorizing a request for proposals for unified citywide trash hauling services (passed 8-0, August 2026).
  • YesSteve RieseVoted yes on authorizing a request for proposals for unified citywide trash hauling services (passed 8-0, August 2026).
  • YesTerry KernsVoted yes on authorizing a request for proposals for unified citywide trash hauling services (passed 8-0, August 2026).

Plattsmouth City Council minutes, August 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026Link

Water rates and city fees

Sep 21, 2026

Suspending the three-reading rule and adopting on final reading an ordinance establishing fees for city services, which included water rate changes

Result as recorded: passed 6-1, September 2026

  • YesHoward "Sam" HardyVoted yes on suspending the three-reading rule and adopting on final reading an ordinance establishing fees for city services, which included water rate changes (passed 6-1, September 2026).
  • YesJames ForrestVoted yes on suspending the three-reading rule and adopting on final reading an ordinance establishing fees for city services, which included water rate changes (passed 6-1, September 2026).
  • YesMorgan MullerVoted yes on suspending the three-reading rule and adopting on final reading an ordinance establishing fees for city services, which included water rate changes (passed 6-1, September 2026).
  • YesTerry KernsVoted yes on suspending the three-reading rule and adopting on final reading an ordinance establishing fees for city services, which included water rate changes (passed 6-1, September 2026).
  • NoBryan ClarkVoted no on suspending the three-reading rule and adopting on final reading an ordinance establishing fees for city services, which included water rate changes (passed 6-1, September 2026).

Plattsmouth City Council minutes, September 21, 2026 · Sep 21, 2026Link

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