1st Ward Council Member· Prior Ward 1 seat of the current at-large member; elected Ward 1 in the November 7, 2023 Lorain County election; December 1, 2025 council minutes record her resigning the Ward 1 seat effective at the close of business December 31, 2025 to take the at-large seat for 2026-2029; end stored as January 1, 2026. Start of earlier Ward 1 service unpublished.
Holly A. Swenk
North Ridgeville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 30
- Total speaking time
- 2:58:42
- Avg per meeting
- 5:57
- Segments
- 4378
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Top issues during term (10)
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.
school bond issue
Local taxpayers will foot the bill for these upgrades through property taxes.
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.
school bond issue recount
Property taxes could go up if the recount flips the results and the bond passes, directly hitting local homeowners.
storm water ordinance
Property owners and developers might face higher costs for new drainage systems and site planning to meet the stricter EPA standards.
city-school partnership
It's a huge $232 million investment that will reshape our city's facilities and infrastructure.
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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