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 (14)(Development)
Ridgefield Subdivision TIF district
If property taxes are eliminated at the state level, TIF revenue expected to fund infrastructure could shrink or disappear.
Firefighters Credit Union coming to Center Ridge Road
Shops at Ranger Way land sale
Sale proceeds to the city, but the dollar amount wasn't listed in the agenda.
Jaffa Juice & Smoothies change of use at Center Ridge and Case Roads
The owner says he's already invested about $100,000 in exterior improvements.
Ridgefield Subdivision TIF districts
Parcel improvements would be tax-exempt with service payments funding public infrastructure, portions shared with schools.
12.5-acre rezoning toward a Sugar Ridge business district
While exact costs aren't set yet, bringing the old building up to code for a new project will likely require a mix of public and private dollars.
North Ridge Pointe Phase 9 drainage maintenance
Shifts mowing and upkeep of roughly 2,000-3,000 feet of drainage corridor from the HOA's budget to individual homeowners.
Ridgeville Crossings active adult development concept
The project would generate new tax revenue, with a non-school TIF preserving school funding while directing increments to public infrastructure.
Heron Ridge Subdivision denial on Sugar Ridge Road
Residents worry a new subdivision would mean higher taxes for fire, police, ambulances and schools, plus sewer connection costs for Sugar Ridge property owners.
Old Town Hall redevelopment land purchase
Purchase price not disclosed in the meeting.
Developability of narrow western parcel on Chestnut Ridge Road
The denial blocks the owners' plan to build homes on the split lots.
Phase 2 of The Crossing at French Creek subdivision
Developers will post a performance bond covering unfinished work and a three-year maintenance bond at 10% of construction costs.
Development at the Mills/Stoney Ridge roundabout
Neighbors claim the variance would devalue their homes and vacant land; the applicant says he risks losing money if he walks away.
school project and development
Your property values and local taxes could shift as the city funds these massive school and housing upgrades.
Decisions during term (0)
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