Jimmy Hughes

Data Center Development and Moratorium Proposal

Potential increases in local utility and energy costs for residents.

SOBE Thermal Energy System Crisis and District Heating Study

Up to $130,000 for the professional services agreement, addressing potential economic impacts on downtown payrolls.

Opposition to Sanctuary/Welcoming City Policies

Involves tracking seed money and administrative grant funds.

sewage rate increase

Your monthly utility bills are going up to help cover $170 million in necessary sewage repairs.

Zoning and Business Licensing for Cook's Corner

Economic viability of a long-standing neighborhood commercial property.

town hall meeting

There is no direct financial cost for attending, but the decisions discussed could ultimately impact your local taxes and city spending.

arson spike

Property values could take a hit, and taxpayers might end up footing a bigger bill for increased emergency services.

utility rates

You could save money on your monthly energy bills if the city successfully caps the proposed rate hike.

Lead Service Line Replacement and Water Infrastructure

Totaling $79,019.83 across two emergency repair contracts.

SOBE Steam System Assessment Agreement

Cost not to exceed $130,000 for professional services.

bridge removal

Demolishing an aging bridge is going to cost taxpayers upfront, but it's going to save the city from dumping more money into endless repairs down the road.

Potential Relocation of Board of Elections to Canfield Road

Requires over $1.5 million in renovations, with requests for municipal property conveyance or financial partnership.

business retention

If the store closes, the city and neighborhood take a hit on local jobs and easy access to fresh groceries.

public health advisory

Potential lost productivity from sidelined city crews and extra healthcare costs if people get sick.

eminent domain and property acquisition

While the city gets the land back, taxpayers are still out millions in previous investments with no factory to show for it yet.

legal action

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for costly legal fees or potential environmental cleanup.

state assistance

It could save the city money or cost us dearly depending on how the state steps in.

utility regulation

Keeping downtown heating stable protects local businesses from sudden utility spikes and costly emergency repairs.

property sale

The city gets a cash injection from the sale and offloads maintenance costs, while potentially boosting local property tax revenues down the road.

city planner contract

Your tax dollars are tied to this contract, and poor planning could waste money on delayed or botched development projects.

Authorizing the Board of Control of the City of Youngstown to enter into a professional services agreement with Dawn Monteiro to provide General Consulting and Advisory services throughout the term of the contract relative to the Community…