City Council

Regular Meetings of Council

  • 6:00 p.m.
  • Second and fourth Monday of each month
  • City Hall in Council Chambers
  • Meetings are live streamed to the city YouTube page.

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The Meetings of Council are designed to review, discuss and act on legislation. Communications from the public are permitted, whether it is on legislation or other subjects. Discussion time is limited to approximately two (2) minutes.

Meetings of Council Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Council Members

  1. Jessica Epstein

    President of Council and Council At-Large
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  1. Lindsay Cammel Halm

    Council At-Large
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  1. David Kline

    Vice President of Council and Council At-Large
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  1. Ted Roy

    Ward 1
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  1. Donald Pavlik

    Ward 2
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  1. Jonathon Bollas

    Ward 3
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  1. Tracy Pletcher

    Ward 4
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About the Council
The City Council consists of seven (7) members, four of whom are elected from each of the four wards and are known as Ward Council Members.  Three are elected from the City at large and are known as At-Large Council Members. All Council members are elected to serve four-year terms.  The terms of the Ward Council Members are staggered by two years from the At-Large Council Members. The President of Council is elected by its members.

Responsibilities of the Council
As the legislative authority for the City, Council is responsible for authorizing appropriations for the annual budget, the construction of public improvements and other legislation that promotes the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Tallmadge.

Clerk of Council / Deputy Clerk of Council
The Clerk of Council position is a full-time Council appointed position and is responsible for carrying out the administrative functions of City Council. These administrative functions include preparing and maintaining an accurate record of the proceedings of Council and of its Committees, retaining and preserving all laws and ordinances of the City as well as other duties that Council may require. The Deputy Clerk of Council is a part-time Council appointed position providing support in performing the duties of the Clerk's office.