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 (9)(Roads)
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.
Arbor Valley Drive and 6th Avenue bridge progress
Funded partly by school district contributions and the street levy; total not stated.
Sixth Avenue Bridge delay
Construction estimate raised to about $2.55 million, with inspection costs additional.
River Valley Boulevard intersection repaved
Cost borne by the mall, not the city.
Transit EV study MOU with the county
Reimbursement pass-through only; county spends funds up front.
Complete streets after Lincoln Avenue crash
Eastside Industrial Connector Study
An $800,000 federal grant funds the feasibility study.
Chestnut Street one-way conversion
Striping by Griffin Paving and signing by LDOT; no project cost figure was stated.
Whiley Road reconstruction
Construction contract costs will be set through the bidding process; no total was given.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Bizjak was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Roads.
Voting record (0)(Roads)
No votes found matching Roads.