At-Large Council Member· 2026-01-01–2027-12-31 (current term from January 1, 2026; first office unsourced. Ohio Revised Code § 731.03(A) (text read at codes.ohio.gov): council members serve two-year terms commencing on the first day of January next after the odd-year election, so the term ends December 31, 2027; roster per city council page (2026-2027).)
Corey Schoonover
Lancaster
About
Corey Schoonover's campaign centers heavily on enhancing communication and engagement between city government and Lancaster citizens. As an incumbent running in the at-large council race, his priority is keeping lines of dialogue open with the community.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyCorey Schoonover emphasizes improving and maintaining clear communication with city citizens.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 2:17:36
- Avg per meeting
- 8:06
- Segments
- 3295
Want every word Schoonover has said?
The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Schoonover said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.
Top issues during term (5)(Environment)
Solid waste district fees rising
Generation fees under the plan will more than triple, likely raising household sanitation rates.
Mosquito control approach
Unknown.
Wastewater plant odor complaints
Not quantified at this meeting.
Urban Forest Management Plan
ODNR grant funds a street tree inventory; proactive care reduces emergency storm costs.
Vetter's Run cleanup
Minor city cost for equipment and staff support.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Schoonover was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(Environment)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.