Mayor· 2026-01-06 to 2027-12-31 (start: elected Mayor by Resolution 2026-01 at the Jan 6 2026 council meeting per minutes; end: December 31 2027 as stated in Resolution 2026-01 'for a term ending December 31, 2027'; Karr is on her second council term per city bio)
Heather Karr
Powell
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 2:42:30
- Avg per meeting
- 6:46
- Segments
- 2573
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Top issues during term (9)(Roads)
Scioto Street Extension bridge type
Not yet estimated in the current CIP; staff will study design costs.
2026 Street and Path Maintenance Program
The invasive species line item is about $10,000 and could be quickly exhausted without budget growth.
Citywide sign inventory reveals non-compliant signs
Replacement of 96 signs plus repairs and a possible in-house sign shop were discussed as budget considerations; HOA cost-sharing is still undecided.
Carriage Road improvements and roundabout planning
$423,500 for design now; full construction estimated near $3-4 million, potentially offset by grants.
Delaware County Transit expansion and 0.2% sales tax proposal
The 0.2% sales tax would be paid by shoppers countywide; Powell riders would pay $2 Flex fares or a flat monthly commuter rate.
Sidewalk clearance and pedestrian safety
Modest — a small number of problem trees, manageable with existing staff time.
Home and Steitz Pedestrian Crossing
$81,674, funded within the 2026 Shared-Use Path capital project budget.
CSX crossing damage and Village Club Drive signal timing
The crossing replacement is already paid for; signal investigation involves third-party review costs.
Traffic blocking at Powell Road and Bartholomew Run
Minimal — a sign and installation, plus potential traffic detail costs during peak events.
Decisions during term (0)
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