JCJ

At-Large Council Member· 2025-11-17–2027-12-31 (first appears on the Nov 17, 2025 council roll call (appointed); elected at-large Nov 2025. Ohio Revised Code § 731.03(A) (text read at codes.ohio.gov): council members serve two-year terms commencing on the first day of January next after the odd-year election, so the term ends December 31, 2027; roster per city council page (2026-2027).)

John Carr Jr.

Lancaster

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At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 10
Total speaking time: 11:17
Avg per meeting: 1:08
Segments: 173

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

approvedVoted yes8-0Mar 9, 2026

Voting record (3)(Budget)

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Voted yesMar 9, 2026