Council Member· 2026-01-06 to 2029-12-01 (start: oath of office for the new four-year term administered Jan 6 2026 per council minutes, appointed to council in 2023 and continuous since, re-elected Nov 4 2025; month-level end: December 2029 per city election results and BallotReady term through 12/31/29)
David Lester
Powell
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- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 0:20
- Avg per meeting
- 0:20
- Segments
- 5
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Top issues during term (7)(Public Safety)
E-bike legislation and township authority
Costs not yet quantified; enforcement, signage, and education programs would carry some city expense.
Draft Street Tree Pruning Policy
Golf Village alone was estimated at 750-800 trees at $150-$300 each; the full effort could run six figures over multiple years.
Massage business ordinance (preview)
New Police Administrative Sergeant Position
One new full-time position within the police department's 8.8% proposed budget increase.
Seasonal lighting on street trees
Snowplows have damaged string lights caught in trees, including truck mirrors costing about $1,500.
Pediatric cancer awareness and The 2816 Foundation
Liberty Township Fire Department third quarter report
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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