Council Member· Appointed Dec 2023 to the unexpired term of Rodney Muterspaw (Journal-News); month-level start: December 2023 per Journal-News. Seat's term ran to December 31, 2025. Did not seek re-election in 2025. Charter Art. II Sec. 3 (Middletown Charter, codelibrary.amlegal.com, read via Internet Archive copy): Mayor and council elected in odd-numbered years for four-year terms, and a term expires on the first day of January following the next regular municipal election, so the term runs from January 1 and ends the day before the next January 1 (December 31); Art. II Sec. 13 has newly elected members assume office at the first meeting in January.
Paul Horn
Middletown
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 55:20
- Avg per meeting
- 18:27
- Segments
- 657
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Top issues during term (20)
animal control
While exact numbers aren't out yet, temporary fixes usually mean small hits to the parks and recreation budget.
cybersecurity breach
While the exact cost isn't clear yet, dealing with ransomware or system fixes usually ends up draining taxpayer funds.
residency requirement
No direct taxpayer costs are currently tied to this residency debate.
cybersecurity attack
Dealing with this hack and upgrading our digital defenses could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
council member resignation
It might cost a bit of taxpayer money to hold a special process or appointment to fill the empty seat.
utility billing cyber attack
While delayed bills mean you haven't had to pay recently, a big catch-up payment is likely coming your way soon so plan your budget accordingly.
school layoffs
The district is facing budget shortfalls that are forcing widespread layoffs.
water billing
Residents should brace for catching up on months of accumulated utility charges all at once.
local election
Nationalizing local elections doesn't cost taxpayers directly, but it can distract leaders from local economic development and grant opportunities.
school board vacancy
It could cost the district a little extra cash to hold a special appointment process or advertise the open seat.
school redistricting
While no specific price tag was mentioned, shifting students around usually means tweaking bus routes, which could cost the district extra cash.
cyberattack
While the exact price tag isn't out yet, dealing with ransomware and fixing hacked systems usually costs taxpayers a pretty penny.
federal funding cuts
The city is out millions of dollars, which means local programs are definitely going to feel the squeeze.
cyberattack fallout
Dealing with the fallout, beefing up IT security, and potential legal fees could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
code compliance
Taxpayers could end up footing a hefty bill to fix up all these municipal code violations.
city council election
City council elections usually cost taxpayers a bit to run, but this campaign shouldn't hit your wallet directly unless you choose to donate.
aquatic center council conflict
No dollar figures are public yet, but the fight could mean delays that drive up costs or waste money already spent on planning.
cybersecurity incident
While exact costs aren't out yet, fixing a citywide hack usually means shelling out big bucks for IT experts and system upgrades.
police leadership
Potential costs may arise from the chief's departure package and eventual recruitment of a replacement.
school district funding
The district is taking an immediate $5.6 million hit, which punches a massive hole in the local budget and puts funded programs on the chopping block.
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