Councilmember· 2020–2027
Pete Bales
Beavercreek
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- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 2:11:24
- Avg per meeting
- 7:18
- Segments
- 1599
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Top issues during term (13)(General)
Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras)
Involves ongoing contractual expenditures for police surveillance technology.
Concord Commons Mixed-Use PUD Rezoning
The developer estimates townhomes around $350,000-$400,000 if for sale, or roughly $2,400-$2,500 monthly rent; a traffic study at the site-plan stage could require road improvements on Indian Ripple.
symbol resolution
There is no direct financial impact on taxpayers anticipated from this branding discussion.
trademark dispute
Legal fees for this trademark battle could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
historic symbol resolution
It won't cost taxpayers anything, though the city might spend a few bucks updating official letterhead or signs.
mascot adoption
It's basically free, aside from maybe printing a few new graphic tees or logos.
historic symbol declaration
Legal fees could tick up as the city and the developers battle it out, but there's no direct hit to taxpayers yet.
legal dispute
Legal fees will cost taxpayers, but the massive travel center could eventually bring in huge retail tax revenues.
Hotel Licensing and Operating Standards
Nominal administrative fees ($60 per license every three years) to cover city processing costs.
public payroll
It doesn't cost anything new, but it highlights exactly how your existing tax dollars are being distributed among city staff.
Police Body Camera Grant
$22,809.20 in grant funds with zero local cost.
city payroll
It doesn't directly cost you extra, but it shows you exactly how public salaries are eating into the city budget.
business regulation
It won't cost taxpayers much, but business owners wanting to open these spots will have to wait and spend extra money on legal delays.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching General.
Voting record (0)(General)
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