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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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At a glance

News mentions: 3

Term ending Jan 1, 2026.

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Top issues during term (1)(Governance)

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mayor recall petition

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In the news (3)

Chronicle TelegramJan 9, 2026

Former North Ridgeville Councilman Eric Shaffer pays back improper veterans benefits, gets probation

Chronicle TelegramDec 8, 2025

North Ridgeville councilman Eric Shaffer pleads guilty to stealing $8,300 in veterans benefits; must resign post or face jail time (UPDATED)

Chronicle TelegramMar 23, 2025