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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Voice
- 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 (8)(Business Jobs)
Industrial tax abatements (CRA agreements)
Abatements exempt most new property tax for 10-15 years, with partial school compensation payments.
Wieland Onda manufacturing expansion
The city gives up a share of new income tax revenue for five years to land 100 jobs and $6.7 million in payroll.
Downtown upper-floor revitalization tax abatement
The abatement defers 75% of the increased property taxes on the renovated building for 15 years.
Downtown DORA renewal
City Attorney Moser called the DORA an economic boon to downtown businesses; no direct fiscal cost cited.
PPG Industries $280 million expansion and tax abatement
Property tax on the new construction is abated 15 years, offset by income tax from ~100 new jobs and school compensation payments.
Farmers market street closure on Sandusky Street
Businesses could see major swings in Saturday sales — up or down — depending on parking and foot traffic.
Howald Industrial Park signage dispute
Howald is investing roughly $6 million in the new building; signage limits could affect leasing.
Howald Industrial building
Decisions during term (0)
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