Council Vice President (At-Large)· 2026-01-06–2030-01-02 (oath of office administered Jan 6 2026 for a term expiring January 02, 2030 per Jan 6 2026 organizational-meeting minutes; appointed Vice President that day; earlier continuous service not sourced)
Ray Kirchner
Mentor
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 26:48
- Avg per meeting
- 2:41
- Segments
- 645
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Top issues during term (9)(Parks Rec)
Community Arts Commission appointment
Mentor Marsh Public Access Tower construction
The contract is $1.84 million, with $450,000 covered by state funding.
Civic Center pool and splash pad delays
Adds $280,000 to a project totaling roughly $10 million.
Cooler Ban at Mentor Rocks Concerts
Blackbrook Golf Course land purchase
Purchase price set by an independent appraisal; the ordinance 26-0-051 budgeted the acquisition amount.
2026 Hometown Heroes Banner Program
Pickleball court lighting, noise and security
Potential added electricity cost if lights run longer; not quantified.
James A. Garfield statue for America's 250th
Funded through Ordinance 26-O-005, which also covers lighting and benches.
Garfield tennis courts resurfacing
Resurfacing already funded by the city.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
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