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Ward 4 Council Member· January 2024 – December 2027 (month-level start: January 2024 per kentohio.gov council page; month-level end: December 2027 per kentohio.gov council page)

Chris Hook

Kent

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
9
Total speaking time
4:25
Avg per meeting
0:29
Segments
87

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Top issues during term (15)(Public Safety)

high↑May 2026[31]

Deer Management in Kent

Unknown until the ordinance is drafted.

high↓Jun 2026[11]

Noise ordinance amendment

Sound panels or acoustic consultants could cost money, potentially split between the city and the business — no figure given.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Feeding Wild Animals and Fowl Ordinance Amendment

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Rural EMS and dispatch modernization grant

Grant-funded if awarded, with matching appropriations only upon acceptance of the grant.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Feral Cat Feeding Ordinance

Minimal direct cost, though any future TNR program could carry city expenses.

medium↓Aug 2026[7]

School Resource Officer in Kent City Schools

Not specified in the record.

medium↓Sep 2026[6]

KPD kennel volunteer program

No cost estimate given, but the program is designed to rely on volunteers rather than paid staff.

medium↓Jan 2026[6]

Sidewalk Snow Removal Enforcement Expansion

Brine pre-wetting has cut salt use about 18%, and good management let Kent lend salt to neighboring cities.

medium↓Apr 2026[5]

Firefighter safety equipment grant

A $25,000 grant would fund safety equipment at no cost to the general fund if awarded.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Student and pedestrian safety as school year begins

low↓Jul 2026[2]

Unlawful noise ordinance amendment

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Fire department grant applications (SAFER, FP&S, AFG)

If awarded, the grants would bring federal funding for three firefighter/paramedic positions for three years plus safety equipment, reducing local costs.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Portage County Hazard Mitigation Plan

FEMA and grant funding eligibility depends on remaining in the plan.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Cybersecurity plan adoption

medium↓May 2026[1]

Needham Avenue Emergency Access

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

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In the news (1)