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Council Member, Second Ward· February 2023 – November 2027 (month-level start: February 2023 per 1808Delaware - appointed Feb 2023 to Keller vacancy; elected Nov 2023 per BOE canvass; month-level end: November 2027 per city council page - four-year term)

Adam Haynes

Delaware

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At a glance

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Term ending Nov 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
22
Total speaking time
50:58
Avg per meeting
2:19
Segments
884

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Top issues during term (14)(General)

high↑Jan 2026[20]

Price Farms II annexation services

Annexed land goes onto city tax rolls and will eventually need city services and infrastructure.

high→Aug 2026[17]

City Manager Leadership Transition

The city will face costs associated with a leadership transition and hiring a new city manager.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

City Manager transition

Brake keeps his full salary and benefits through Dec. 31, 2026 even after leaving his duties, plus accrued leave payouts and COBRA health coverage after that.

high↓Aug 2026[11]

Flock surveillance cameras

Roughly $300,000 saved on installation; total project cost funded partly through existing department budgets.

medium↓Jul 2026[7]

Shift of high-risk tree work to contractors

Storm-damage tree removals have cost the city around $4,500 for a single tree, and every new street tree adds to that future liability.

critical↓Jun 2026[4]

Grady Memorial maternity unit closure

The city stands to lose 37 jobs and their income-tax payroll from its ward, and EMS faces added transport strain.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

legislation

It keeps tax dollars from going to waste on reopening costs and prevents a drop in local property values tied to abandoned spaces.

high↓Sep 2024[0]

noise ordinance

You could end up paying a hefty fine if your next neighborhood get-together gets too loud.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

healthcare services

Families might face higher travel costs and potential out-of-network expenses to reach distant hospitals for delivery.

medium↓Oct 2025[0]

personnel resignation

We could end up paying extra legal fees or hiring outside counsel to cover while the position sits empty.

medium↓Mar 2025[0]

judicial appointment

It shouldn't cost you extra directly, but changes in court rulings could mean a shift in how traffic fines and local fees are handed out.

medium↓Jul 2026[0]

business approval

The new restaurant will likely boost local tax revenue and create job opportunities.

high↓Nov 2025[0]

ethics and misconduct

While there's no direct hit to your wallet yet, leadership drama like this often ends up costing taxpayers in potential legal fees or special meetings.

high↓Jul 2024[0]

administrative appointment

Executive compensation and administrative costs will be covered by existing municipal operating budgets.

Decisions during term (3)

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

Voting record (0)(General)

No votes found matching General.