Ward 1 Council Member· 2024-12-09–2027-12-31 (first seated Dec 9, 2024 per council minutes (appointed to the Ward 1 vacancy); current term from 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).)
Thomas Sollie
Lancaster
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 12:11
- Avg per meeting
- 0:52
- Segments
- 300
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Top issues during term (3)(General)
Data center zoning rules postponed
No city cost tied to zoning, but residents cite falling home values, health risks, and Google's statewide tax-appeal activity affecting schools and services.
Liquor permit decisions
Zero direct cost right now, but decisions made here could eventually impact your taxes or city spending.
Cybersecurity recovery and antivirus upgrade
About $5,000 a month, roughly $9 per device, already budgeted.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Sollie was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(General)
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