Council Member· 2016–2027
Julius T. Oliver
Youngstown
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 23:02
- Avg per meeting
- 1:46
- Segments
- 910
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Top issues during term (20)
Data Center Development and Moratorium Proposal
Potential increases in local utility and energy costs for residents.
Code Enforcement in North Side Historic Districts
Increased municipal staffing costs for expanded code enforcement operations.
Youth Boxing and Community Mentorship Programs
Potential municipal grant or community development funding support.
Traffic Safety and Speeding on Oak Hill Avenue
Possible public works expenditures for traffic signage or roadway modifications.
ARPA Project Transparency and Updates
Involves tracking remaining municipal ARPA allocations totaling approximately $13 million.
Residential Parking and Vehicle Abatement Regulations
You're going to shell out more of your hard-earned cash every time you visit downtown for dining, shopping, or events.
New Fire Apparatus and Safety Equipment
Investments in frontline emergency apparatus.
Council Vacancy Appointment Process
No direct cost to taxpayers since this is just filling an existing, budgeted seat.
Potential Development School for Autism Expansion
The property is being sold to the school for $350,000 for private educational redevelopment.
Opposition to Sanctuary/Welcoming City Policies
Involves tracking seed money and administrative grant funds.
Emergency Sanitary and Storm Line Repairs
Several million dollars allocated toward stormwater management, sewer improvements, and utility upgrades.
sewage rate increase
Your monthly utility bills are going up to help cover $170 million in necessary sewage repairs.
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.
Park Naming Proposal for Victoria Allen
A citizen offered to personally pay for the park sign.
Neighborhood Safety and Airbnbs on West Side
Police Labor Agreement Ratification
Financial terms align with city budgetary provisions for police services.
Zoning and Business Licensing for Cook's Corner
Economic viability of a long-standing neighborhood commercial property.
Neighborhood Revitalization and Sidewalk Infrastructure
Potential use of ARP funds or sidewalk repair allocations.
Sober Living and Group Home Overconcentration
arson spike
Property values could take a hit, and taxpayers might end up footing a bigger bill for increased emergency services.
Decisions during term (409)
Recorded while Oliver was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes
Communications Received and Filed
Suspension of Rules and Passage of Ordinances 1 through 5 and 7 through 9
Scheduling Special Meeting for November 17, 2026
Approval of Ordinance 26-314 for Potential Development School for Autism
Passage of Ordinances 1 through 28
Appointment of Councilmember Cynthia McWilson to Community Outreach Committee
Establishment of Ad Hoc HR Committee
Board of Control meeting was held September 24, 2026.
Mahoning County Commissioner’s meeting was held September 17, 2026.
Mahoning County Commissioner’s meeting was held September 24, 2026.
Mahoning County Commissioner’s meeting was held October 1, 2026.
Mahoning Valley Sanitary District meeting was held September 30, 2026.
Letter: Pivotal GP Holding, LLC, subsidiary Wick Lofts developing 63 housing units.
Sharon Cole, Police Chief is unable to attend City Council meeting October 7, 2026.
DeMaine Kitchen, CPED Director is unable to attend City Council meeting October 7, 2026.
Aimee Fifarek requests permission to speak before Council October 7, 2026.
Tracy Randall requests permission to speak before Council October 7, 2026.
Jason Thompson requests permission to speak before Council October 7, 2026.
Planning Commission recommends approval for a 500 ft. distance waiver for 221 Belmont Avenue to establish regulated Use (Restaurant/Bar). Roll Call Vote
Voting record (68)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.