Mayor· 2024-01-01–2027-12-31 (elected Nov 2023 per Fairfield County official canvass (read); Ohio Revised Code § 733.02 (text read): four-year term commencing January 1 next after election, so the term starts January 1, 2024 and ends December 31, 2027)
Don McDaniel
Lancaster
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 25:55
- Avg per meeting
- 2:21
- Segments
- 306
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Top issues during term (20)
Data center zoning rules postponed
No city cost tied to zoning, but residents cite falling home values, health risks, and Google's statewide tax-appeal activity affecting schools and services.
Water infrastructure projects — Tiki Lane, backflow valves, Lawrence Street pump station
The sewer evaluation contract totals $49,930 with roughly $40,000 in work done before the PO was acquired.
Early payoff of 2012 water bonds
Saves ratepayers at least $108,000 in interest on $1.8 million in outstanding bonds.
Liquor permit decisions
Zero direct cost right now, but decisions made here could eventually impact your taxes or city spending.
NOPEC municipal electricity agreement
Electric costs for city buildings will rise from below-market 2022-era rates to a newly bid market rate.
E.D. Road TIF revenue notes
Combined $649,540.95 in revenue notes paid from TIF proceeds.
public safety budget cuts
Multiple appropriation resolutions for overtime, retirements, and reallocations are moving through readings.
Cooperative Economic Development Agreement with Greenfield Township and Fairfield County
No money changes hands under the CEDA itself; future revenue sharing depends on a negotiated NCA.
Land development between Route 158 and Election House Road
Her focus on fiscal responsibility could lead to tighter city spending and potential budget cuts.
Eyman Avenue rezone to Advanced Manufacturing
Cybersecurity recovery and antivirus upgrade
About $5,000 a month, roughly $9 per device, already budgeted.
East Main Street shoulder widening and sidewalk project
About $335,000 in city-side land acquisition costs, with 90 percent expected back from a federal grant.
city council agenda
Depending on which projects get approved, your tax dollars could be shifting toward new city improvements.
Arbor Valley Drive and 6th Avenue bridge progress
Funded partly by school district contributions and the street levy; total not stated.
St. Mary School resource officer
Not stated in the meeting.
Job and Family Services concerns raised by resident
Registered sex offenders at family-friendly events
Sixth Avenue Bridge delay
Construction estimate raised to about $2.55 million, with inspection costs additional.
Marijuana dispensary moratorium review
Unquantified, but the speaker estimated Lancaster residents spend about $200 every three to five minutes on cannabis in other cities.
Rising Park Shelter Restoration
$500,000 requested; no local funds involved.
Decisions during term (178)
Recorded while McDaniel was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.