Council appoints Katie Bailey to Transit Advisory Board, reviews multiple board applicants

The Dubuque City Council appointed Katie Bailey to a three‑year term on the Transit Advisory Board through July 30, 2027, by unanimous vote Monday. Council members also held application reviews for several boards and commissions. Nathan Wardle spoke in support of his application for a three‑year term on the Building Code Advisory and Appeal Board, citing his background as an architectural designer and a degree in architecture with a minor in historic preservation. The council noted procedural changes for the Civil Service Commission referencing Iowa Code 400.1, which requires publication of mayoral selections no less than 30 days prior to the council vote. Multiple applicants addressed the council for vacancies on the Civil Service Commission and Housing Commission; staff noted written materials had been submitted for several applicants. Council members thanked applicants for their interest and advanced the formal appointment of Katie Bailey to the Transit Advisory Board by motion of Roussell and second by Wethal; the roll call vote was 7‑0.