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Ward 1 Council Member· 2026–2029

Joseph T. Jones

Cleveland

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
55
Total speaking time
11:29:01
Avg per meeting
12:32
Segments
11516

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

high↑May 2026[32]

Data Center Permit Moratorium Extension

Potential future utility and infrastructure investments.

critical↑Apr 2026[25]

Data Center Zoning and Permit Moratorium Extension

Potential economic impact from large technology investments balanced against municipal infrastructure upgrade costs.

critical↑Sep 2026[23]

Huntington Bank Field Emergency Repairs

Reimburses $1,122,824.02 to the stadium operator from dedicated syntax funds.

critical→Sep 2026[22]

Illegal Dumping Enforcement on Private Property

$17,579 state grant allocation.

critical↑Jan 2026[21]

Surveillance Technology and Flock Cameras

The contract extension costs $853,340 in operating funds.

critical↑Apr 2026[21]

Cleveland Public Power Facility Lease Update

Estimated replacement costs for damaged resident appliances and potential municipal system upgrade costs.

critical↑Jul 2026[12]

Flock Automated License Plate Reader Contract

The amended contract authorizes $125,000 for a six-month extension.

critical↑Feb 2026[7]

Municipal Budget and Transparency

Funds all municipal operations and department expenditures for the 2026 fiscal year.

high↓May 2026[6]

Landfill Solar Power Generation Facilities

Supported by millions in federal grant funding and approximately $9 million in tax credits.

medium↓Sep 2026[4]

geographic renaming

This lighthearted name change costs taxpayers nothing and won't affect anyone's wallet.

high↓May 2026[4]

Data Center Prohibition in Form-Based Zoning

Prevents potential large-scale industrial data center developments in residential and mixed-use zones.

medium↓Sep 2026[2]

small business grants

Local businesses get a direct injection of cash to help cover expenses and grow their operations.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

farmers market launch

It injects life into downtown commerce and supports local regional farmers.

medium↓Sep 2026[2]

civic rebranding

Tourism and novelty merchandise might get a quick bump, but overall it probably won't cost or make the city much.

medium↓Sep 2026[2]

lake renaming

Zero dollars spent, meaning your tax bill won't budge for this joke.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Board of Building Standards Fee Adjustments

Increases revenue for board operations and covers administrative costs for expedited hearings.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

law enforcement operation

It costs taxpayers to deploy state troopers for local sweeps, but getting illegal guns off the street could save millions in emergency and legal costs down the line.

high↓Jul 2026[0]

liquor license renewal

Nearby property values could get a slight boost if the troubled spot cleans up its act or closes, while the business itself risks losing its most profitable revenue stream.

high↓Feb 2026[0]

consent decree termination

Ending federal oversight could save money on monitoring fees, but could also spark new expenses if lawsuits pop up down the road.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

technology leadership

Initial upgrade costs could pay off long-term by cutting down on bureaucratic waste and making city services run more efficiently.

Decisions during term (5)

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Voting record (0)(General)

No votes found matching General.