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Jim Brinkmeyer

Ward 6 Council Member2024-01-08 – 2027-12-01 (month-level end: December 2027; seated at the first meeting of the new term on January 8, 2024 per WNIN; four-year term elected November 2023; start is the current-term seating, earlier service not sourced)

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
1
Total speaking time
0:03
Avg per meeting
0:03
Segments
2

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Top issues during term (20)(Environment)

high↑Jul 2026[27]

Mark Norman Ditch Obstruction Cleanup Deadline

Cleanup costs fall on property owners; county contractor work would be billed to violators if they fail to act.

critical↑Jun 2026[17]

Pigeon Creek flood damage reduction and drainage work plan

Recommendations come with basic cost estimates in the plan, but most require funding, partnerships, or further data before implementation.

medium↓Jan 2026[16]

Tree canopy goal and forest initiatives

Donations from the Solid Waste District, Colonial Classics, and grant funds cover trees that volunteers plant at no labor cost to the city.

medium↑May 2026[16]

Solar panel generating service agreement

Part of the city's broader solar investment; no specific cost was disclosed at this meeting.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

Tree removals at 212 Cherry Street and Lincoln/Garvin

Unknown until quotes come back; removals will be paid by the city.

low↑Sep 2026[15]

Jacobsville Park native planting project

Cost wasn't detailed; the society performs the maintenance.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Noise monitoring and measurement standards

Continuous monitoring equipment could be charged to developers.

low↑Sep 2026[15]

Wesselman Park Pollinator Planting

high↑Oct 2026[13]

Former AMAX coal slurry impoundment (Dam 8713)

high↑May 2026[12]

Diesel generators and air quality

Air monitoring equipment and toxic-gas sensors for fire departments could be expensive and would need developer funding.

medium↑May 2026[12]

Local emissions and permitting oversight

Permit fee revenue is flowing in through the City Controller's office after September/O October invoicing.

medium↓Jan 2026[12]

Tree canopy goal initiative

Plantings are supported by partners including CenterPoint and Keep Evansville Beautiful.

high↑May 2026[12]

Climate projects and grant funding

Up to $23 million in federal climate funding for the community is in limbo pending appeals.

low↑Jul 2026[12]

EV Charging and Anti-Idling Campaign

high↓Aug 2026[12]

Jacobsville soil contamination site access

A potential ~$7 million federal grant could pay for lead abatement in older homes for free for qualifying residents.

medium↑Jun 2026[12]

Pigeon Creek Watershed Planning and Stream Gauge

Funded by a state grant through the watershed commission, at no direct county cost.

medium↑Mar 2026[11]

2026 Tire Recycling Contract

Costs are already in the district's operating budget; the exact contract amounts weren't discussed.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Administrative and enforcement rules for the creek channel

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Federal Solar Grant Litigation

Restored grant funds would pay for solar installations including free systems for low-income households.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Community service roadside cleanup and recycling

Only about $153 spent since program start; recycling brought in $2,404.97.

Decisions during term (1)

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

Voting record (0)(Environment)

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