Ward 5 Council Member· 2026-01-01–2027-12-31 (elected Nov 2025; term starts January 1, 2026. 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).)
Kate Smiley
Lancaster
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 25:01
- Avg per meeting
- 1:40
- Segments
- 309
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Top issues during term (6)(Parks Rec)
Rising Park Shelter Restoration
$500,000 requested; no local funds involved.
Bowers Park construction moves forward
$1.5 million committed from the parks fund; leftover money goes back to the fund.
New city brand: Love Our Lancaster
Gradual rollout only as existing resources allow — no big spending splurge.
Miller Park Redevelopment
Over $2 million has been raised privately toward the redevelopment; the design contract is paid from the parks fund.
Monday Funday Accessibility Programming
Bike path paving near Olivedale
$30,777, already budgeted.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.