Councilmember· Councilmember and Vice Mayor (Jan 2, 2024 vote) through the Oct 2025 minutes; replaced by the Nov 2025 election winners; 2021-cohort term ended December 31, 2025 per Vandalia City Charter Section 3-2 (text read in the charter PDF, vandaliaohio.org/DocumentCenter/View/2495): terms run January 1 to December 31, four years, with elections every fourth November. Start not stored.
Michael Blakesly
Vandalia
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Top issues during term (2)(Education)
school district lawsuit
Taxpayers could feel this if the lawsuit leads to payouts, property disputes, or budget shifts between the city and schools.
school district lawsuit against city
Depending on who wins, the fight could mean higher taxes or cuts to local services—or at least pressure on the city budget.
Decisions during term (0)
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