2nd Ward Council Member· month-level start: January 2024 per Lorain County November 7, 2023 General Election official results electing Shaffer Ward 2, and the December 18, 2023 roster listing Frank Toth for Ward 2 and the January 6, 2025 minutes seating Shaffer; resigned Ward 2 seat effective January 1, 2026 per December 15, 2025 council minutes.
Eric Todd Shaffer
North Ridgeville
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Top issues during term (7)
ballot measure
The exact financial costs or tax implications tied to Issue 8 aren't detailed yet, but ballot measures often carry administrative or project-related expenses.
ethics violation
While this specific crime targeted veterans rather than city coffers, public funds and time will inevitably be spent managing the fallout and holding a special process to fill his seat.
storm water ordinance
Property owners and developers might face higher costs for new drainage systems and site planning to meet the stricter EPA standards.
government ethics
Depending on legal fees and potential special election costs, taxpayer money might be used to handle the fallout from this councilman's charges.
school project and development
Your property values and local taxes could shift as the city funds these massive school and housing upgrades.
school overcrowding
Taxpayers are likely looking at a new bond issue that will increase local property taxes to fund school expansions.
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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