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 (3)(General)
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.
Liquor permit decisions
Zero direct cost right now, but decisions made here could eventually impact your taxes or city spending.
Cybersecurity recovery and antivirus upgrade
About $5,000 a month, roughly $9 per device, already budgeted.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while McDaniel was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.