3rd Ward Council Member· 2024-01-01–2027-12-01 (month-level start: January 2024 per Lorain County November 7, 2023 General Election official results showing Abens elected Ward 3 and four-year ward terms expiring 12/31/2027 per the BOE list, same cycle as the mayor term that began January 1, 2024 per the Mayor Office page; month-level end: December 2027 per Lorain County BOE 2026 Elected City Officials list)
Bruce F. Abens
North Ridgeville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 35:06
- Avg per meeting
- 1:45
- Segments
- 507
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Top issues during term (3)(Budget)
Ultrasonic water meter funding
$1.3 million saved versus the projected cost.
SR 83 / Chestnut Ridge roundabout funding increase
About $2.3 million total, with roughly $500,000 in water main work on the local taxpayers' tab.
Homestead exemption revenue loss reduced
Cuts next year's expected hit from nearly $440,000 to about $228,000.
Decisions during term (3)
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Voting record (3)(Budget)
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