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 (8)(General)
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.
personnel resignation
We could end up paying extra legal fees or hiring outside counsel to cover while the position sits empty.
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.
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)
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No decisions found matching General.