Ward 2 Council Member· 2026-01-21–2027-12-01 (appointed and sworn in January 21, 2026 per theportager.com; month-level end: December 2027 per kentohio.gov council page)
Eric Dreger
Kent
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 2:25
- Avg per meeting
- 0:48
- Segments
- 41
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Top issues during term (13)(Public Safety)
Deer Management in Kent
Unknown until the ordinance is drafted.
Noise ordinance amendment
Sound panels or acoustic consultants could cost money, potentially split between the city and the business — no figure given.
Rural EMS and dispatch modernization grant
Grant-funded if awarded, with matching appropriations only upon acceptance of the grant.
Feral Cat Feeding Ordinance
Minimal direct cost, though any future TNR program could carry city expenses.
Feeding Wild Animals and Fowl Ordinance Amendment
School Resource Officer in Kent City Schools
Not specified in the record.
KPD kennel volunteer program
No cost estimate given, but the program is designed to rely on volunteers rather than paid staff.
Student and pedestrian safety as school year begins
Firefighter safety equipment grant
A $25,000 grant would fund safety equipment at no cost to the general fund if awarded.
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.
Unlawful noise ordinance amendment
Portage County Hazard Mitigation Plan
FEMA and grant funding eligibility depends on remaining in the plan.
Needham Avenue Emergency Access
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Dreger was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.