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
No biography on file yet.
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 (14)(General)
Unified Development Ordinance and zoning map update
The denied applicant may need to spend money relocating the shed to his rear yard.
Lorain County Urban County CDBG designation
No cost to the city, but potential grant funding could grow from roughly $324,000 countywide annually to about $780,000 a year for three years.
Urban/rural designation and HUD funding transparency
More HUD grant money available, with roughly 30% skimmed off for county grant administration.
Smoke shop zoning moratorium extension
It might slow down some quick commercial real estate deals, but it protects long-term property values in busy shopping areas.
Splash Pad Deck Repairs Delayed to Spring 2027
The project carries a $30,500 price tag, just moved to next year.
Unified Development Ordinance and zoning map update
Property values and commercial investment opportunities might shift as certain types of developments, like data centers, are completely blocked from the city.
Fieldstone Circle bridge rated 'fair,' load posting coming
Repair costs are unknown but will compete for funds in the upcoming budget season.
Lorain County Urban County CDBG Program participation
County expects 3-4x more funding; no guaranteed North Ridgeville allocation was cited.
Data center moratorium — keep options open?
No direct cost, but the Mayor says serving a data center would require major, expensive upgrades to the city-owned wastewater plant.
legal counsel
Bringing in outside legal help will cost taxpayer money, though the exact bill isn't clear yet.
Windstream/Kinetic fiber optic construction oversight
The city holds $40,000 of Windstream's money for potential damage to utilities or roads.
Residential growth pressure on Sugar Ridge Road corridor
Residents warned of higher taxes for a new fire station, ambulance, police officers, school capacity and sewer infrastructure.
urban growth
Fewer permits may mean slower growth in property tax and permit revenue.
Sidewalk snow-clearing enforcement warning
Salt costs and alternative sourcing are a concern, but no dollar figure was given.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Zingale was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(General)
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