Commissioner, 1st Ward· start: sworn in Nov 15, 2023 per city news (reelected Nov 2023, current-term start; in office since earlier, first-office day unsourced); end: retired Oct 15, 2026 per city news release "Commissioner Robert Coughlin Retires After 30 Years"

Robert Coughlin

Kentwood

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News mentions: 0

Term ending Oct 15, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 2
Total speaking time: 4:00
Avg per meeting: 2:00
Segments: 81

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Top issues during term (1)(Business Jobs)

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Cascade Engineering and Trane tax abatements

The $23 million abatement reduces the company's property taxes while bringing an estimated 250 jobs to the area.

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