Council Member· 2024-01-01 to 2027-12-01 (month-level start: January 2024 per city bio 'began his Powell City Council term in January of 2024' and the Jan 6 2024 council roll call; month-level end: December 2027 per city member page 'Term Expires 12/31/27')
Leif Carlson
Powell
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 33:02
- Avg per meeting
- 3:00
- Segments
- 482
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Top issues during term (8)(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
police misconduct
Taxpayers could foot the bill for investigation, prosecution, and any added database oversight—though the exact cost isn’t specified.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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