Council Member· 2024-04-26 to 2028-01 (appointed by council 5-1 on Apr 25, 2024 and sworn in Apr 26, 2024 per Cleveland Jewish News to fill Janine Boyd's seat, then elected unopposed Nov 2024; month-level end: January 2028; term runs through Dec 31, 2027 per Cleveland Jewish News, successor seating at a January council meeting as in Jan 2026; charter text not read)
Jim Posch
Cleveland Heights
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 60
- Total speaking time
- 4:58:24
- Avg per meeting
- 4:58
- Segments
- 4064
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Top issues during term (5)(Governance)
City Council Application and Job Description
Council salaries may be a future topic — one member said the city must raise them to attract candidates.
Appointment of a Public Official
There is no direct financial cost to taxpayers resulting from this council appointment.
Mayoral appointments requiring council confirmation
Direct financial impacts are minimal, but flawed appointment processes can lead to costly council battles or legal challenges down the road.
mayor swearing-in
Keeping the current mayor means no extra spending on a brand-new administration's transition.
mayor inauguration
While the mayoral transition itself doesn't cost extra, any new policies or initiatives the mayor pushes could end up shifting your tax dollars down the line.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Posch was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Governance.
Voting record (0)(Governance)
No votes found matching Governance.