Mayor· 2024-01-01–2027-12-31 (Charter §5.01: four-year term commencing the first day of January next following the November 2023 election, Franklin County BOE 2023 official canvass; term ends December 31, 2027, the day before the next January 1 start)
Joe Begeny
Reynoldsburg
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- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 2:10:17
- Avg per meeting
- 6:51
- Segments
- 1493
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Top issues during term (9)(General)
Flock License Plate Camera Program
Residents questioned how much tax money goes to installing and maintaining the camera network.
Group Home Regulations and Fair Housing Compliance
Moving legal notices from newspapers to the city website could save thousands of dollars per year in publication costs.
surveillance technology policy
A five-year contract purchase; exact total wasn't stated at the meeting.
payroll issues
Teachers are currently out of pocket, which could cause them to miss their own bills or incur overdraft fees.
dangerous dog ordinance (Avery's Law)
Expect possible city costs for enforcement and animal control, while dog owners could face new fees, insurance, containment, or registration expenses.
state of the city address
While attending is free, the address will likely highlight where your tax dollars are going and upcoming city investments.
entertainment district
Local bars and restaurants should see a nice boost in sales from folks hanging out longer and spending more money.
government address
There is no direct financial impact from attending this informational forum.
marijuana dispensary zoning
A dispensary could bring new tax revenue and payroll to Reynoldsburg—if council can agree on where it’s allowed.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Begeny was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.