Ward 5 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)
Heidi Shaffer Bish
Kent
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 35:29
- Avg per meeting
- 2:44
- Segments
- 580
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Top issues during term (5)(General)
2027-31 Capital Improvement Plan
The plan guides multi-year municipal spending on capital projects; specific totals not provided in the excerpt.
Akron water plant chlorine gas leak
You could lose a few bucks on missed work or over-the-counter meds if the bug knocks you out.
KSU Flashes First Friday street closure
Local businesses stand to make more money from outdoor dining, but reopening the street could mean spending on traffic management.
AI Data Centers in the Zoning Code
No direct cost; it delays potential development that could otherwise generate tax revenue or strain utilities.
public health
You might end up spending a few bucks on bug spray or mosquito dunks, but staying healthy saves you from pricey doctor visits.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Bish was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.