Vice Mayor / Council Member At-Large· November 2013 – November 2025 (month-level start: November 2013 per 1808Delaware - on council since Nov 2013; month-level end: November 2025 per 1808Delaware - term ended Nov 2025 and Delaware County BOE Nov 4 2025 results show not re-elected)
Kent Shafer
Delaware
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Top issues during term (15)
storm drain adoption
It's free to join, and keeping drains clear saves the city money on expensive flood repairs.
tax credit repeal
Your personal income tax bill will likely go up because you won't get that credit anymore.
local elections
No immediate taxpayer cost or direct budget changes tied to this personnel update.
administrative appointment
Executive compensation and administrative costs will be covered by existing municipal operating budgets.
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.
legal settlement
The $6.5 million settlement is a massive hit that will likely strain the city's budget and could impact local taxpayer funds.
city attorney appointment
Right now, there's no word on extra costs, but leadership changes can sometimes trigger shifts in legal spending or staffing.
municipal election
While voting itself is free, taxpayer dollars fund the administration of local elections and the salaries tied to this municipal office.
personnel resignation
We could end up paying extra legal fees or hiring outside counsel to cover while the position sits empty.
election
Your property taxes and local spending are directly tied to who sits on this council.
noise ordinance
You could end up paying a hefty fine if your next neighborhood get-together gets too loud.
flag policy
Zero direct costs to taxpayers right now, though potential legal challenges down the road could rack up municipal expenses.
city council raises
Local taxpayers will foot the bill for higher elected official salaries, though the exact cost per resident is relatively small.
parking fees
Drivers parking downtown will see their daily or hourly costs jump drastically if this huge fee increase goes through.
ethics investigation
While there is no direct cost yet, a prolonged ethics scandal or potential lawsuit could end up costing taxpayers in legal fees.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Shafer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found.