Council Member (2nd Ward)· 2026-01 - 2027-12 (month-level start: January 2026 per Athens Independent Jan 5, 2026 council organization report, two-year terms elected in odd-numbered years per city site; month-level end: December 2027 per same two-year cycle)
John Staser
Athens
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 9:08
- Avg per meeting
- 1:18
- Segments
- 104
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Top issues during term (7)(Development)
Welcome Home Ohio Affordable Homes PUD
About $350,000 in redirected property tax over ten years pays for the water line upgrade.
Rental code inspection reform
Funding and cost-recovery options for inspections are under review; recommendations may carry costs.
Proposed Community Reinvestment Area
Abated taxes reduce revenue to the city and school districts, but could spur development and home renovations.
Casa Nueva planter and ramp accessibility
affordable housing review
No city cost — state grants reward partnering, boosting the city's eligibility from $300,000 to $350,000.
CHIP housing repair partnership
No direct city cost identified; grant-funded if awarded.
affordable housing land transfer
The city is forgoing potential land-sale revenue, but the tradeoff should lower the cost of producing affordable units—so the return is cheaper housing rather than cash.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Staser was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Development.
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.