President of Council· 2024-01-01–2027-12-31 (elected President of Council Nov 2023 per Fairfield County official canvass (read); Ohio Revised Code § 733.09(A) (text read): two-year term commencing January 1 after election, re-elected Nov 2025 so the continuous term ends December 31, 2027; term starts January 1, 2024)

Jeffrey Porter

Lancaster

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 15
Total speaking time: 2:25:12
Avg per meeting: 9:41
Segments: 3500

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Top issues during term (2)(Budget)

high↑Oct 2026[10]

public safety budget cuts

Multiple appropriation resolutions for overtime, retirements, and reallocations are moving through readings.

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Southwater plant energy efficiency grant

The grant covers $256,000, with the city's share budgeted in the 2026 capital budget.

Decisions during term (3)

Recorded while Porter was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved8-0Mar 9, 2026

Jeffrey Porter

Top issues during term (2)(Budget)

public safety budget cuts

Southwater plant energy efficiency grant

Decisions during term (3)

Temporary Resolution 36-26 — State Capital Budget Request for Rising Park Shelter

Temp Res #9-26* — 2026 Budgets, Water and Wastewater Funds

Temp Res #10-26* — 2026 Budget, Stormwater Utility Reserve Fund (6019)