City Councilor· 2025-02-11–2026-12-01 (appointed by Council to fill the vacancy left when Councilor Schwarzler became Mayor and sworn in February 11 2025 per City Council minutes of that date [read]; month-level end: December 2026 [remainder of the term elected in 2022])
Evan Sorce
Independence
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 1:24:48
- Avg per meeting
- 6:31
- Segments
- 1067
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Top issues during term (20)(Parks Rec)
Board and Commission Vacancies and Quorum Problems
Parks System Master Plan adoption
The plan carries a large multi-project cost list, including a tier-one Riverview Park project and a proposed recreation facility at Henry Hill Park, that will guide future spending and system development charges.
Volunteer program and minimum maintenance standards
Volunteers won't reduce costs — the fee is expected to rise annually with CPI regardless.
Which parks are legally open? Request for an itemized open/closed list
Library Services and Statistics
Patron savings of nearly $696,000 in checked-out materials, not counting e-books.
Park and open space dedication standards revision
New requirements could add site design costs for apartment builders but improve livability for tenants.
Park closure update
Library hours and possible reopening of Fridays or Saturdays
Reopening days depends on the cost savings the city expects from the current closures and the new hire.
Automatic door replacement
Roughly $5,000 for full door system replacement.
Summer series admission booth staffing
Nonprofits could share concert admission revenue the city currently keeps.
Revival of the Advocacy and Promotion Committee
Certified Local Government grant success
Grant-funded, so no local cost was cited.
Museum summer programming and community quilt project
Supported by multiple grants, including $2,700 for the community quilt project.
Museum building roof leaks
Repair cost falls on the city as the building owner.
Museum Advisory Board–Museum Society liaison
Mt. Fir Park ADA access
Technical assistance is grant-funded; up to $100,000 in follow-on design money could be available.
Parks SDC fee update
New single-family homes would pay about $270 more in parks fees; Option 1 would have added over $14,000.
Museum's 50th anniversary and fundraising
Fundraising efforts like "$50 for 50 Years" aim to bring in community donations for the museum.
Library Board Trustee Training Plan
Independence local history and museum operations
$5,900 in donations plus about $700 from a Friends of the Library event recently flowed to museum programs.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
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