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Council Member· 2024–2027

Steve West II

Middletown

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
17
Total speaking time
37:43
Avg per meeting
2:13
Segments
479

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (20)(Development)

high→Mar 2026[22]

Middletown Paperboard Site Redevelopment

The $104,000 is covered by Ohio Department of Development brownfield funds, not city dollars.

critical→Feb 2026[19]

Renaissance Pointe Ice Hockey Facility Financing

Notes issued up to $4,950,000 to be supported by TIF revenue projections.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Infill – Neighborhood Revitalization Program

Program details and pricing aren't set yet; the goal is returning tax-producing homes to neighborhoods.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Detached garage at 4214 Gregory Drive

high↓Jun 2026[10]

Conditional Use Permit for S. Dixie Highway Auto Sales

Economic utilization of a vacant commercial property and creation of approximately six jobs.

high↓Jan 2026[9]

Omaha Street Car Dealership Conditional Use

Disallows the commercial automotive operation at this specific residential location.

high↓Apr 2026[8]

2023 Housing Study Projections vs. Current Development

Increased property tax base and economic activity resulting from strong residential construction.

high↓Aug 2026[6]

Warren County Event Center at Renaissance Pointe

Brings substantial regional investment and tourism revenue to Middletown and Warren County.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Central Avenue Non-Profit Office Proposal

Involves private renovation investment by the applicant, but conflicted with downtown revitalization retail goals.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

CG&E Building first-floor activation

Up to $300,000 in Port Authority funds for building repairs.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Goetz Tower redevelopment

Roughly $2 million historic tax credit award is at issue.

high↓Apr 2026[3]

The Atticus Multifamily Development Final Plat

A 50 percent waiver would reduce city park impact fee revenue by $78,500 from the total $157,000 assessed for the 314 units.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Heritage Landing Section 3 Subdivision Plat

Private residential investment that expands the city's housing inventory and adds stormwater and utility infrastructure.

high↓May 2026[2]

Strategic Plan Update and Visioning

critical↓Jun 2026[2]

Towne Mall Acquisition Financing

Issuance of notes in a maximum principal amount of $8,200,000.

high↓May 2026[2]

Transitional Housing Density and Zoning

high↓May 2026[2]

economic development

This massive $200 million injection means serious growth and economic activity for the local area.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Verity Parkway Bingo Hall Conditional Use

Brings a vacant downtown commercial structure back into active community use.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Downtown Revitalization and Infill Housing

City net contribution of $2.65 million toward downtown projects alongside federal and county funds.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Union Road and State Route 122 Multi-Use Development Infrastructure

Incurs debt up to $4,950,000 via notes in anticipation of bonds for land purchase and infrastructure construction.

Decisions during term (15)

Recorded while II was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Confirm the termination of Joshua Cornett, Code Specialist, in the Community and Economic Development Department.

approved5-0Sep 29, 2026

Resolution 2026-02 - Ground Lease with City of Middletown (Manchester Development)

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 1, 2026

Ordinance No. O2026-52: Amended and Restated Final Development Agreement for Arena

approved5-0Aug 18, 2026

Confirm the conditional appointment of Adam Layton to the position of Event Host in the Community & Economic Development Department

approved6-0Aug 12, 2026

Final Development Plan: Warren County Event Center at Renaissance Pointe

approved6-0Aug 12, 2026

Major Amendment to Planned Development: Havenwood

approved5-0Jul 21, 2026

Confirm the conditional appointment of Emily Powell to the position of Code Specialist in the Community & Economic Development Department.

approved5-0May 19, 2026

Confirm the conditional appointment of Logan Vaughn to the position of Zoning Administrator in the Community & Economic Development Department.

approved5-0Apr 8, 2026

Final Development Plan Approval for Marathon Gas Station

approved5-0Apr 7, 2026

Ordinance No. O2026-12: Roosevelt School Site Development Agreement Amendment

approved5-0Apr 7, 2026

Ordinance No. O2026-13: Manchester Hotel and Sonshine Building Development Agreement

approvedVoted yes5-0Mar 3, 2026

Ordinance No. O2026-07: Havenwood Development Plan

approved5-0Feb 17, 2026

Confirm the conditional appointment of Luke Modesto to the position of Economic Development Program Manager in the Community and Economic Development Department.

approvedVoted yes4-0-1Feb 3, 2026

Major Amendment to Havenwood Planned Development

approvedVoted yes5-0Jan 20, 2026

Ordinance No. O2026-05: Downtown Redevelopment MOU

Voting record (12)(Development)

11 yes1 no

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Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Mr. West moved to approve Ordinance No. O2026-49, an ordinance authorizing the execution of a subordination and recognition of final development agreement with Valley Central Bank in connection with t

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Mr. Lolli moved to approve Ordinance No. O2026-52, an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into an amended and restated final development agreement with Woodard Development, LLC and the War

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Ordinance No. O2026-52: Amended and Restated Final Development Agreement for Arena

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Approve the recommended waiver of the sewer connection fee for the Warren County Port Authority, pursuant to Section 1040.10(c) of the Middletown Codified Ordinances, related to the development of the

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

approve Resolution No. R2026-15, a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Ohio Department of Development 629 Roadwork Development Grant for the Phase 2 roadway improvements at Renaissan

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Mr. Lolli moved to approve Ordinance No. O2026-12, an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the development agreement between the City and Ohio Regional Constructors, LLC for the development of the fo

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Mr. West moved to approve Ordinance No. O2026-13, an ordinance authorizing a development agreement regarding the sale of city owned property known as the Manchester Hotel and Sonshine Building for red

Voted noApr 7, 2026

Mr. Mulligan moved to approve Ordinance No. O2026-10, an ordinance changing the zoning classification for two parcels located at 1301 South Marshall Road from R-4p (Planned Development District) to B-

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Mr. Lolli moved to approve Ordinance No. O2026-07, an ordinance approving the revised final development plan for the Havenwood planned development on Towne Boulevard.

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Ordinance No. O2026-07: Havenwood Development Plan

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Major Amendment to Havenwood Planned Development

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Ordinance No. O2026-05: Downtown Redevelopment MOU

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