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Council accepts Craig Fairbanks’ Housing Commission resignation; abstentions noted on housing and sewer items

City of Cedar Falls Council · January 2, 2026
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Summary

Council accepted Craig Fairbanks’ resignation from the Housing Commission, acknowledged limits on serving simultaneously on council and commissions, and approved three related items (CDBG loan amendment; sanitary sewer contract; South Main Street hearing date) with Fairbanks abstaining from those three votes.

The City Council on Jan. 5 voted to receive and file the resignation of Craig Fairbanks from the Housing Commission. Council discussion noted that city rules and longstanding practice prohibit serving concurrently on the council and on certain city boards, prompting Fairbanks to resign his commission seat.

Kim Jordan thanked Fairbanks for his service during public comment. Councilors and the…

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