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Council-at-Large· 2026-01-01–2029-12-01 (month-level start: January 2026 per Lorain County BOE 2026 Elected City Officials list showing 2025 election and January 5, 2026 organization meeting minutes roll call seating her; month-level end: December 2029 per same list)

Cali Zingale

North Ridgeville

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Term ending Dec 1, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
28:38
Avg per meeting
1:35
Segments
394

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Top issues during term (13)(Development)

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Ridgefield Subdivision TIF district

If property taxes are eliminated at the state level, TIF revenue expected to fund infrastructure could shrink or disappear.

medium↓Sep 2026[10]

Firefighters Credit Union coming to Center Ridge Road

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Shops at Ranger Way land sale

Sale proceeds to the city, but the dollar amount wasn't listed in the agenda.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

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.

medium↓Jul 2026[4]

Ridgefield Subdivision TIF districts

Parcel improvements would be tax-exempt with service payments funding public infrastructure, portions shared with schools.

medium↓May 2026[2]

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.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

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.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

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.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

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.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

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.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Old Town Hall redevelopment land purchase

Purchase price not disclosed in the meeting.

low↓Mar 2026[1]

Developability of narrow western parcel on Chestnut Ridge Road

The denial blocks the owners' plan to build homes on the split lots.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

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.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Development.

Voting record (0)(Development)

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