Ward 4 Council Member· 2026-01-01–2027-12-31 (current term from January 1, 2026; first office unsourced. 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).)

Larry Ailes

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: 19:23
Avg per meeting: 1:18
Segments: 379

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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 Ailes 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