Kyle Baker

Flock Surveillance Camera Data Privacy Concerns

The city recently approved $125,000 for annual camera contract payments.

Short-term rental moratorium

Short-term rentals don't generate income tax revenue the way owner-occupied homes do, per the resolution's findings; enforcement costs are a concern raised by the administration.

First Energy Infrastructure Accountability and Rate Advocacy

Rate increases proposed by First Energy would cost local customers more, while the city's legal push aims to secure infrastructure investment and restitution.

Charter Amendments Package

Placing charter amendments on the ballot incurs election administration costs, and ranked choice voting carries potential legal risks regarding state local government funds.

First Energy Power Outages and Utility Accountability

Potential financial fines for First Energy and possible ratepayer refunds or escrow systems.

utility regulation

Residents and local businesses took a financial hit from spoiled food and lost hours, and the city wants accountability for these costly outages.

FirstEnergy Power Outages and Infrastructure Failures

First Energy has committed approximately $19 million in short-term investments through 2027, while facing a $3 million PUCO forfeiture and advocating against proposed rate hikes.

Short-Term Rental Regulations and Bed and Breakfast Classification

Constant police responses drain public safety resources funded by local taxpayers.

Zoning Refresh Project Development Standards Update

It keeps tax dollars working efficiently by managing federal grants that fund local neighborhood improvements.

International Compost Awareness Week and Citywide Composting

Reduces city waste disposal tipping fees by diverting organic food waste from landfills.

City Hall relocation

Requires millions in capital outlays, partially funded through proposed 2026 bond legislation and city capital funds.

utility infrastructure

While this meeting doesn't cost taxpayers directly, endless outages mean spoiled groceries, wasted time, and potential damage to home electronics for local residents.

infrastructure upgrade

Expect your utility rates or city taxes to go up as the city scrambles to pay for this massive, multi-million dollar power grid overhaul.

citizen reporting portal

It doesn't cost extra to use, and fixing problems early might actually save the city money down the road.

utility services

Frequent outages cost residents and local businesses money through spoiled food, lost work hours, and potential equipment damage.

utility reliability

You won't see a direct bill increase for this specific fix, but reliable power protects your appliances from getting fried.

utility regulation and penalties

FirstEnergy is facing a hefty $3 million fine, which could push the utility to actually start investing in upgrades instead of temporary band-aids.

utility rate increase

Your monthly electric bill could go up if FirstEnergy wins this rate hike.

utility rate hike

Your monthly electric bill is likely to go up if FirstEnergy gets its way with this rate hike.

grid overhaul backup plan

Avoiding sudden outages saves local businesses and homeowners from losing money on spoiled food, ruined equipment, and downtime.

Recommend Ordinance 12-2026 (General Improvement Notes) to Full Council