Ward 4 Council Member· 2026–2027
Matt Bixenstine
Lakewood
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 45:48
- Avg per meeting
- 1:46
- Segments
- 574
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Top issues during term (8)(Taxes Budget)
Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities Levy
The 2.25-mill property tax levy will fund county-wide developmental disability services and local human services programs.
FY27 federal funding allocations
Roughly $2 million in federal funding directed to community development and homeless services activities.
Elected Official Salary Review Process
Allows more frequent salary adjustments for elected officials based on market conditions.
2027 City Budget Priorities
Impacts the allocation of millions of dollars across city services and capital projects in the 2027 fiscal year.
2026 Capital Improvement Bond Legislation and City Hall Financing
Involves issuing nearly $60 million in notes and bonds, with annual debt service around $8.6 million supported by dedicated property tax millage and utility revenues.
Establishment of Host Community Cannabis Fund
Directs new cannabis tax revenue into a dedicated fund for health and safety expenditures.
Master Fee Schedule Implementation
Revenue-neutral update that consolidates existing fees without raising rates.
Municipal Audit Committee Restructuring
Streamlines audit oversight within existing committee structures.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
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