Ward 2 Council Member· 2024-01-01–2027-12-31 (elected Ward 2 Nov 2023 per Fairfield County official canvass (read); city bio confirms election Nov 2023; Ohio Revised Code § 731.03(A) (text read): two-year terms commencing January 1 after the odd-year election, re-elected Nov 2025 per city council page 2026-2027 roster, so the continuous term ends December 31, 2027; term starts January 1, 2024)
Joe Bizjak
Lancaster
About
Joe Bizjak's campaign focused on introducing a fresh and innovative vision for the city of Lancaster. While specific policy details are limited in the provided text, his messaging centered on forward-looking leadership for the community.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyJoe Bizjak promised to bring a new vision to the city of Lancaster.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 32:37
- Avg per meeting
- 1:55
- Segments
- 765
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Top issues during term (8)(Development)
E.D. Road TIF revenue notes
Combined $649,540.95 in revenue notes paid from TIF proceeds.
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.
Easement vacation for affordable senior living facility
The project gets a 100% tax abatement for 15 years but brings affordable senior housing the city otherwise lacks.
Rezoning for 316 Sylvan Avenue and 1117 West Mulberry Street
Unknown.
Ewing Woods TIF agreement on Sheridan Drive
TIF dollars typically divert a share of new property tax from the affected site into the development itself rather than the general fund.
Federal housing grants — CDBG and CHIP
Up to about $2 million in federal grant money; no local cost cited.
Housing Grant Award — $1 Million for Sheridan Development
$1 million awarded toward the development.
$1 million RED grant for Casto housing site
$1 million in state grant funds, plus administrative fees that will repay reduced engineering inspection fees.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Bizjak was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (3)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Temporary Ordinance 25-26 — Cooperative Economic Development Agreement (CEDA)
Believes questions should be asked ahead of the third reading, not as political theater.