Council Member· month-level start: November 2023 (newcomer elected Nov 2023, ABC12). month-level end: April 2026 per council minutes roll calls (last present Mar 16, 2026; absent Apr 6; not on Apr 20 roll); resignation/vacancy record not located
Gary Wines
Burton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 0:19
- Avg per meeting
- 0:19
- Segments
- 6
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Top issues during term (6)(Public Safety)
Mini-bike speeding on Fern Avenue
Enforcement costs include overtime and impound operations; speed bumps were ruled out due to snow plowing.
Residential dog-limit ordinance challenged at 5167 Lapeer Road
Back to the Bricks event follow-up
No cost — the only loss is the potential boost to downtown businesses a event would have brought.
Vacant Buildings and Code Enforcement in the District
Litter can lower nearby property values by roughly 7%, the resident said; no city cost identified yet.
police department lawsuit
Taxpayers could get stuck with the bill if Burton has to pay a settlement or court judgment.
police misconduct
If the allegations hold up, Burton taxpayers could be on the hook for lost funds, legal costs, and tighter police budgets.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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