Council Member, Fourth Ward· November 2023 – November 2027 (month-level start: November 2023 per Delaware County BOE amended canvass Nov 7 2023 + Delaware Gazette Nov 22 2023 oaths; month-level end: November 2027 per city council page - four-year term)
Kevin Rider
Delaware
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- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 2:08:41
- Avg per meeting
- 6:46
- Segments
- 2150
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Top issues during term (20)
Police officer hiring pipeline
City Council funded three extra officer positions in this year's budget.
Northwood TIF hearing rescheduled
Schools and the city forgo 75% of the added property tax value for 15 years; 25% still flows in.
Downtown Hotel and Parking Improvements
Up to $350,000 advanced for the kiosk contract; broken meters mean the city is currently leaving revenue on the table.
Nutter Farm Sunbury Road Rezoning
Adds a major retailer and hotel potential to the city's sales and property tax base.
Price Farms II annexation services
Annexed land goes onto city tax rolls and will eventually need city services and infrastructure.
Trailhead Acquisitions Bowtown Road Rezoning
Adds up to 327 new households to the east side.
Four Seasons at Addison Farms Traffic Calming Petition
Unknown until the committee reviews it.
Fire Station 305 Construction
The ladder truck alone runs about $2.25 million, with total Fire/EMS requests spread across the five-year plan.
Boutique hotel denied in residential transition zone
The 8,000-square-foot historic building is deteriorating; supporters say the hotel is the best shot at preserving it, while opponents fear property-value impacts.
Sakata delegation visit and budget request
A $5,500 request in the city budget, up from about $2,100 spent on the last comparable visit.
East Central Avenue reconstruction grant application
Grant funding could offset major construction costs, with the city covering any non-matched share.
ADA Policy and Transition Plan adopted
$326,500 spent over 2025-2026; $225,000 planned for 2027.
City Manager Leadership Transition
The city will face costs associated with a leadership transition and hiring a new city manager.
Flats at Boulder Park Development Plan
New commercial projects are bringing hundreds of jobs and millions in payroll, plus a TIF district and a $1.52 million road grant.
Sergeant promotion process overhaul
Fire lieutenant promotions and new Station 305
Firestone Drive Speed Hump Removal and Speed Feedback Signs
$30,000 budgeted in the 2027 CIP.
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.
Delaware County Transit sales tax proposal
A 0.2% countywide sales tax would appear on shoppers' receipts if voters approve it in November.
EMS Billing Services Transition
Closes a ~$1.1 million annual gap; conservative billing revenue estimates run about $1.3 million a year.
Decisions during term (419)
Recorded while Rider was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Motion Summary from August 25, 2026 Meeting
Firestone Drive Traffic Calming — Remove Speed Humps, Install Speed Feedback Signs
Heritage Blvd./Rutherford Ave. Intersection — All-Way Stop
Pennsylvania Ave./Euclid Ave. Intersection — All-Way Stop
Approval of Motion Summaries (Oct 5 joint meeting, Oct 5 special meeting, Sept 28 meeting)
Amendment to consent agenda (strike duplicate item 6.e)
Consent agenda as amended (Civil Service and Planning Commission minutes; hearing dates for 2027 budget, EMS billing, and Curtis Street TIF legislation)
Resolution No. 26-71 — Flats at Boulder Park development plan
Ordinance No. 26-55 — Nutter Farm, Inc. C-PUD expansion
Ordinance No. 26-59 — Vernon Avenue Right of Way annexation
Ordinance No. 26-52 — Community Reinvestment Area re-establishment and expansion
Resolution No. 26-73 — referral of 2027 budget to Finance Committee
Resolution No. 26-74 — 2027 tax levies certification
Resolution No. 26-76 — Olentangy Schools conditional impact fee agreement
Acceptance of the Motion Summary from the Civil Service meeting held on October 2, 2026, as recorded and transcribed.
Certificate of Appropriateness — 18 North Sandusky Street rear elevation (2026-3465)
Certificate of Appropriateness — 6 North Sandusky Street window and door replacement (2026-3719)
Approval of June 24, 2026 Motion Summary
Approval of Motion Summary from August 11, 2026 meeting
Approval of Motion Summary (September 28, 2026 meeting)
Voting record (84)
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Approval of Motion Summary from August 25, 2026 Meeting
Firestone Drive Traffic Calming — Remove Speed Humps, Install Speed Feedback Signs
Approval of Motion Summary (September 28, 2026 meeting)
Consent agenda approved as amended (item G struck)
Ordinance 26-50 — ADA Policy and Transition Plan
Ordinance 26-51 — Rename Vergon Drive to Rainstone Drive
Ordinance 26-47 — Ex Flax LLC rezoning approved on third reading
Resolution 26-72 — OPWC grant application for East Central Avenue reconstruction
Ordinance 26-57 — Management pay plan amendment
Ordinance 26-58 — Andrew Beare continued as Acting City Manager
Removal of Executive Session from agenda
Emergency clause on Ordinance 26-54
Suspension of three-reading rule for Ordinance 26-54
Passage of Ordinance 26-54 (City Manager transition)
Ordinance 26-37 — Avery's Law dog ordinance
Resolution 26-59 — Take 5 Oil Change development plan
Resolution 26-60 — Snappy's Automotive development plan
Ordinance 26-43 — Snappy's/Mason Hunt CRA
Moved suspension; critical of the abatement's job-creation metrics.
Ordinance 26-45 — Sawmill Delaware Investments/FedOne CRA
Ordinance 26-46 — 2026 appropriations supplement (emergency)
Resolution 26-61 — 2027-2031 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
Resolution 26-68 — ODOT agreement to resurface SR 37
Liquor license transfers — AVI to Aramark (Ohio Wesleyan)
City Manager Employment Agreement Renewal
Approval of Motion Summary from June 30, 2026 meeting
Approval of motion summaries (July 27 and August 15, 2026 meetings)
Consent agenda (items 6.a-6.q)
Liquor license — Ohio CVS Stores LLC (CVS 6164), 1725 Central Avenue
Resolution 26-63 — Economic development incentive grant with Onda USA LLC d/b/a Wieland Onda
Engagement of special counsel for city manager evaluation
Motion to go into executive session
Approval of June 22, 2026 Motion Summary
Suspension of three-reading rule, Ordinance 26-33 (Glenn Road TIF)
Emergency clause, Resolution 26-50 (Boulder Farms Sections 1-2)
Approval of Motion Summaries (Dec 30, 2025; Feb 24, 2026; Apr 28, 2026)
Lake Street No Parking Zone — recommendation to City Council
Approval of Motion Summary (May 28, 2026 meeting)
Certificate of Appropriateness 2026-1932 — eight new windows at 4 North Sandusky Street
Certificate of Appropriateness 2026-1934 — siding replacement and paint at 25 West Winter Street
Approval of June 8, 2026 motion summary
Agenda amendment adding Resolution No. 26-49 (Grady maternity closure)
Amendment to Resolution No. 26-49 ("calls upon" to "requests")
Concerned the resolution could impede conversations with OhioHealth before formal action