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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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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 1, 2028.

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 (19)(Parks Rec)

medium↑Feb 2026[18]

Public Art Plan for Noble and South Taylor Roads

Council previously appropriated funding for the public arts plan.

high↑Mar 2026[15]

Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan

The plan includes a full implementation matrix with cost estimates and funding sources, including grants — no single price tag was given.

medium↓Jan 2026[12]

Cain Park and Denison Park improvements

A budget amendment for Hillside-related costs is possible; splash pad and playground funding already committed.

medium↑Jan 2026[12]

Community event contributions: Heights Music Hop and Tiger 5k

$70,500 city investment leveraged five times over in grants, donations and sponsorships.

high↓Jan 2026[9]

Planning Commission review of Park District changes

The project involves tens of millions of dollars in spending, with residents also facing rising sewer and stormwater fees.

medium↓May 2026[6]

Friends of Cain Park programming agreement

The agreement supports Cain Park programming for two seasons; specific funding figures weren't stated.

high↓Jan 2026[6]

Cain Park Restrooms Renovation Project cost increase

About $535,000 more than originally planned, but covered entirely by leftover federal ARPA funds — no local tax dollars.

high↓Feb 2026[3]

Youth Scholarship Fund

About $100,000 in donated money is available, with $20,000 appropriated this year — expanding use could help hundreds of kids without costing taxpayers.

medium↓Feb 2026[3]

Arts Commission strategic plan funding

No direct cost discussed; staffing for scheduling falls to the clerk's office.

medium↓Apr 2026[3]

Youth Advisory Council

medium↓Mar 2026[3]

Liability Insurance for Coaches & Instructors

Instructors face out-of-pocket insurance costs that can exceed what they earn teaching, shrinking program offerings.

medium↓Jan 2026[2]

Community center gymnasium seating

Not stated in the materials provided.

medium↓Jan 2026[2]

Community Center building maintenance

$200 per month in lease revenue; the rate's policy basis is unclear.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

East-side LGBT Community Center satellite location

The city would collect $200 a month in rent — about $2,400 a year — with no cost to taxpayers.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Council chambers accessibility and capacity

Costs not yet priced; new chairs and dais work expected to be expensive.

low↓Mar 2026[1]

Revival of Community Improvement Awards Committee

No cost was discussed; the committee would work with city staff on publicity and hold a small ceremony at City Hall.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Senior Transportation Connection

Adding a driver costs far less than Lakewood's six-figure contract with Senior Transportation Connection.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Administration participation in committees

None directly; directors attending evening meetings is a workload question, not a budget one.

low↓Feb 2026[1]

Recreation Center lease of unoccupied room

Lease revenue or terms weren't discussed on the record.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Parks Rec.

Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)

No votes found matching Parks Rec.