Council Member· 2024–2027
Steve West II
Middletown
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 37:43
- Avg per meeting
- 2:13
- Segments
- 479
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Top issues during term (20)
Flock Automated License Plate Reader Cameras
Existing city operational expenses for public safety technology.
2027 Municipal Budget Review
General fund spending rises only $455,357, with about $9 million going to street paving from city and other sources.
Middletown Paperboard Site Redevelopment
The $104,000 is covered by Ohio Department of Development brownfield funds, not city dollars.
State Route 122 Urban Paving Project
City share is $1.4 million of the $2.8 million project.
Renaissance Pointe Ice Hockey Facility Financing
Notes issued up to $4,950,000 to be supported by TIF revenue projections.
Demolition of Hotel Manchester and Sunshine Building
Demolition and remediation costs come from the city's Middletown Tomorrow Fund, not new MPA borrowing.
Nonconforming Automotive Use Determination at 2226 S. Main St.
Loss of commercial use rights could impact property value and rental income for the owner.
Jacot Park Honorary Renaming to Jacot-Pearce Park
Minimal financial impact limited primarily to updating park signage.
Middletown Development Code Technical Update Workshop
Code changes aim to encourage housing development and economic investment across the city.
Patrol Officer Eligibility List
Butler Tech Aviation Center Expansion and Programs
City council previously contributed $500,000 to the project, which has already generated over $500,000 in local construction economic activity.
Vacant Property Registration Ordinance
Potential reduction in municipal property maintenance and mowing expenditures.
Enforcement of Historic District Building Standards
Potential costs associated with increased code enforcement, legal proceedings, and property receivership or acquisition.
Park Playground Equipment Upgrades
Over $400,000 allocated from park impact fee funds for playground equipment replacements.
Cemetery Grounds Maintenance and Operations
Financial reports and funding matters were scheduled for review under old business.
Fire Department Whole Blood Pilot Program
$10,000 donation covers initial startup and equipment costs with no additional city expense.
Middletown Maulers Professional Basketball Team Launch
Team is seeking approximately $8,000 for free youth tickets and $4,500 to $5,000 for free youth concessions.
Conditional Use Permit for S. Dixie Highway Auto Sales
Economic utilization of a vacant commercial property and creation of approximately six jobs.
Detached garage at 4214 Gregory Drive
Marshall Road Commercial Rezoning
Will encourage future commercial investment and development activity on the 5.4-acre site.
Decisions during term (318)
Recorded while II was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda (minutes, appointments, Renaissance Section 14 plat)
$2,500 HazMat suit tester grant (Motion Agenda 1)
Illyrianos restaurant equipment lease at 6 S. Broad Street (Motion Agenda 2)
Ordinance O2026-59 — $104,000 Burgess & Niple change order for Paperboard site
Resolution R2026-28 — Fire donation appropriation (whole blood program)
Motion to enter executive session
Consent Agenda Approval
Cincinnati-Dayton Road Design Contract
Lefferson Park Playground Replacement
Gardner Park Playground Upgrade
Cincinnati-Dayton Road OPWC Application
Jail Food Service Contract Extension
Well and Pump Maintenance Contract
Jacot Park Name Change
Manchester Hotel Ground Lease
Tax Rates and Amounts Acceptance
Approve the City Council Minutes of October 6, 2026.
Receive and file the following board and commission minutes: Board of Health- September 8, 2026
Confirm the termination of Joshua Cornett, Code Specialist, in the Community and Economic Development Department.
Consent Agenda Approval
Voting record (206)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Consent Agenda (minutes, appointments, Renaissance Section 14 plat)
$2,500 HazMat suit tester grant (Motion Agenda 1)
Illyrianos restaurant equipment lease at 6 S. Broad Street (Motion Agenda 2)
Ordinance O2026-59 — $104,000 Burgess & Niple change order for Paperboard site
Concerned about change orders pushing costs onto the city but satisfied after clarification.