Council Member, Third Ward· February 2026 – November 2027 (month-level start: February 2026 per City of Delaware news release - chosen Feb 16, 2026; sworn at next meeting; month-level end: November 2027 per City of Delaware news release - term runs through November 2027)
Matt McClellan
Delaware
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 26:28
- Avg per meeting
- 2:24
- Segments
- 363
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Top issues during term (8)(General)
City Manager Leadership Transition
The city will face costs associated with a leadership transition and hiring a new city manager.
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.
Flock surveillance cameras
Roughly $300,000 saved on installation; total project cost funded partly through existing department budgets.
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.
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.
healthcare services
Families might face higher travel costs and potential out-of-network expenses to reach distant hospitals for delivery.
business approval
The new restaurant will likely boost local tax revenue and create job opportunities.
legislation
It keeps tax dollars from going to waste on reopening costs and prevents a drop in local property values tied to abandoned spaces.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while McClellan was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.