Waverly City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
David
Jespersen
David Jespersen, the incumbent, is running for Waverly City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jill Swim.
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The race · City Council Ward 1
- 01David JespersenYou’re reading
- 02Jill Swim
Background
- About
- Waverly City Council President representing Ward 1, first elected in 2022.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Waverly Municipal Code, Title III
On the record: David Jespersen
7 sourced01Budget and property taxes2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-10 adopting the 2026-27 city budget (passed 4-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteWaverly City Council minutes, budget hearing, Sept. 22, 2026 · Sep 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 26-26 setting the 2026-27 property tax request at $2,046,500.99 (passed 4-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteWaverly City Council minutes, budget hearing, Sept. 22, 2026 · Sep 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Water1 sourced position
Voted yes on the second reading of Ordinance 26-03, a proposed 7% increase in water rates (passed 4-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteWaverly City Council minutes, Aug. 25, 2026 · Aug 25, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Housing and TIF1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-29, a memorandum of understanding with Waverly Development, LLC on a blight study for a proposed apartment project (passed 4-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteWaverly City Council minutes, Sept. 22, 2026 · Sep 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04E-bikes and scooters3 sourced positions
Voted yes on an amendment to the e-bike ordinance changing the age in section 71.71(B)(4) from under 21 to under 15 (failed 1-2, Sept. 2026).
Council voteWaverly City Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on an amendment to the e-bike ordinance changing the age in section 71.71(B)(4) from under 21 to under 16 (passed 2-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteWaverly City Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the first reading of Ordinance 26-09 regulating electric bicycles, scooters and motorcycles (passed 4-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteWaverly City Council minutes, Aug. 25, 2026 · Aug 25, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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