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 (15)(Public Safety)
Police and fire workplace climate
Patrol Officer Entrance Eligibility List Re-certification
Paid part-time position funded through the remainder of 2026.
Fire Captain Promotional Examination List Certification
Police staffing levels
New hires would require budget room in the 2027 appropriations process.
Deceased animal removal policy
Contaminated fuel tanks at Fire Stations 1 and 2
New General Fund appropriations were added to cover the tank replacements.
Police Captain and Sergeant promotional examinations
The Captain exam is covered by money already budgeted this year for a postponed Assistant Fire Chief exam; the Sergeant exam will be funded in next year's budget.
Through truck traffic penalties
Heavy trucks are damaging residential roads, adding repair costs.
Public records lawsuits discussed in executive session
He warns the city is spending money defending public-records lawsuits.
YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program partnership
$10,000 donated by the YMCA; city spending capped at that amount.
public safety agreement
No direct cost — it's a service-exchange agreement between agencies.
Ambulance equipment replacement
The items were already funded in this year's budget during the appropriations process.
Public comment bylaw concerns
Police Department climate survey and unfulfilled public records requests
emergency services
While a specific price tag wasn't highlighted, investing in top-notch ambulances usually means your tax dollars are going toward keeping emergency infrastructure up to speed.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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