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Council Member· 2016–2027

Julius T. Oliver

Youngstown

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

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)(General)

high↑Oct 2026[23]

Data Center Development and Moratorium Proposal

Potential increases in local utility and energy costs for residents.

critical↑Jun 2026[12]

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.

high↓Apr 2026[10]

Opposition to Sanctuary/Welcoming City Policies

Involves tracking seed money and administrative grant funds.

high↑Aug 2026[7]

sewage rate increase

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

high↑Apr 2026[6]

Zoning and Business Licensing for Cook's Corner

Economic viability of a long-standing neighborhood commercial property.

high↑Jun 2026[5]

town hall meeting

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

medium↑Nov 2025[5]

arson spike

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

medium↓Sep 2026[4]

utility rates

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

critical↓Feb 2026[3]

Lead Service Line Replacement and Water Infrastructure

Totaling $79,019.83 across two emergency repair contracts.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

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.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

SOBE Steam System Assessment Agreement

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

high↓May 2026[2]

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.

medium↓Apr 2026[0]

legal intervention

While the exact legal costs aren't detailed, having a voice in the courtroom helps protect the city's bottom line from unfavorable rulings.

medium↓Jul 2026[0]

business retention

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

medium↓Jul 2026[0]

public health advisory

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

high↓Jul 2025[0]

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.

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

legal action

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

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

state assistance

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

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

utility regulation

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

medium↓Dec 2025[0]

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.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Oliver was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(General)

No votes found matching General.