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
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 6:38
- Avg per meeting
- 1:06
- Segments
- 83
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Top issues during term (7)(Parks Rec)
OU soccer field tree planting
City-funded bike path and Columbus Road median plantings
The city has money already allocated for both projects this cycle.
Community playground and park projects
$80,000 appropriated, up to $105,000 authorized for the project.
Athena Award recognition
Municipal Arts Commission expansion
NatureWorks recreation grant application
Pre-kindergarten playground renovation
An $80,000 appropriation from the income tax fund with a $105,000 spending ceiling, about $10,000 above the quoted project cost.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Staser was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.