Mayor· 2024-01-01 to 2027-12-31
Richard Herbst
Vandalia
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 1:11:03
- Avg per meeting
- 3:33
- Segments
- 1673
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Top issues during term (13)(Development)
Mulberry Road development
The city would take on road maintenance costs it doesn't currently bear.
Nomination petition signature rules
Minimal city cost — the Board of Elections handles signature verification under state law.
New Public Works Facility Construction
About $21.6 million across street, stormwater, water and sewer funds, already authorized through 2025 bond anticipation notes.
Remote participation in special council meetings
No direct cost — the city already has the Zoom equipment used for Planning Commission meetings.
Griffins Reserve subdivision
No direct cost to taxpayers; the land dedication adds public right-of-way.
NNG Takar Oil LLC subdivision
0.604 acres of land dedicated to the city as public right-of-way.
Rite Aid property redevelopment
Potential Warehouse Development at 1670 Fieldstone Way
Redwood Vandalia Section Three final plan
Stonequarry Crossing Land Sale
Paying off the property's debt service and avoiding future interest payments; sale price not disclosed.
Referendum petition for 7848 South Brown School Road PUD
Townes at Cassel Grove subdivision final plan
Private development; the city will gain new residential infrastructure and taxpayers.
Vandalia housing market trends and future growth
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Herbst was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution 26-R-45: Financial contribution to Vandalia Development Corporation
Appointment of Councilmember to Vandalia Development Corporation (Even Years)
Appointment to the Vandalia Development Corporation
Appointments to Vandalia Development Corporation
Voting record (2)(Development)
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