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)(Governance)
Ward 2 council seat appointment
There is no direct financial impact announced yet, but new council priorities could shift how your tax dollars are spent.
Removal of the BZA council liaison from the bylaws
His votes on council could eventually sway how your tax dollars get spent around the city.
mayor recall petition
Recall elections and potential transitional leadership changes always end up costing taxpayers extra money for a special vote and administrative overhead.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Governance.
Voting record (0)(Governance)
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