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Council Member· 2026-2027

John Wright

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Term ending Nov 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
2
Total speaking time
3:40
Avg per meeting
1:50
Segments
50

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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)

high↑Jun 2026[25]

Sidewalk obstructions and traffic safety on Bristol/Fern

medium↑May 2026[16]

Abandoned garage sale signage as blight

Any new registration or fine system would likely require staff time but no major expenditure was cited.

low↑Jul 2026[12]

MERS retirement benefits for firefighters

Better pension funding reduces future pressure on city budgets and taxpayers.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Loitering and security near Dort Hwy corridor hotel

The owner plans to expand from a 16-channel to a 24-camera system and add canopy and building lighting at his own cost.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Foundation certification timing in building-permit process

critical↓Sep 2026[6]

Drug activity at 3509 Fern Avenue

medium↓Sep 2026[6]

Genesee and Davidson crosswalk signals

medium↓Sep 2026[6]

Southmoor Golf Course clubhouse security

Putting up a fence would cost the city money on a property it doesn't own; eventual demolition costs are unknown.

low↓Oct 2026[6]

Fire hydrant maintenance

high↓Sep 2026[6]

Southmoor/DSB Golf clubhouse demolition

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Blighted property at 4312 Dort Highway

medium↓Jun 2026[4]

Outdoor warning siren audibility

high↓Jul 2026[4]

Nuisance/hazardous property hearings

Proactive citywide enforcement would strain one code enforcer and slow court processes; no dollar figure given.

low↓Jun 2026[2]

Retail fraud task force results

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Tires stored against Red Baron building on Center Road

low↓Jul 2026[2]

Covert Road strip mall condition

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Paramedic millage renewal

high↓May 2026[2]

Sheriff/Paramedic millage renewal on the August ballot

It's a renewal, not a tax increase — but failing it would cost the county its entire paramedic division.

low↓May 2026[2]

New streetlight at Pear Tree and Belsay

About $230.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

MAFF firefighters contract (2026-2029)

The contract covers part-time firefighter wages for three years; the city is saving an estimated $400 in attorney fees by not requiring a closed-session review.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Public Safety.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.