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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At a glance

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)(Transportation)

high↑May 2026[14]

FY 2025-2026 budget adjustment for street funds

Funded from FY 2026 and FY 2027 Major and Local Street Funds at $1,413,195.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Coughlin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedSep 1, 2026

Approval of Transportation Asset Management Plan

Voting record (0)(Transportation)

No votes found matching Transportation.