Council Member· 2026-02-19 to 2028-01 (appointed by council 5-1 on Feb 17, 2026, sworn in Feb 19, 2026 per Cleveland Jewish News, to complete the seat vacated by Jim Petras; 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)
Sarah Stone
Cleveland Heights
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 41
- Total speaking time
- 2:32:58
- Avg per meeting
- 3:44
- Segments
- 1867
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Top issues during term (20)
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
ADUs are estimated to cost homeowners roughly $150,000 at the low end to build; no direct city cost.
Sidewalk Repair
Funded now by ARPA dollars; a permanent program would need 2027 budget money.
Pedestrian safety and oversized vehicles
About $100,380 in local cost against a $1 million federal grant, plus $25,000 in immediate improvements.
Speed Cameras in School Zones
Camera systems are typically vendor-funded services at no direct cost to the city; any ticket revenue would be earmarked for traffic safety, not budgeted.
Cumberland Pool modernization
$913,000 for design, within the $110 million bond-funded program.
Community Improvement Corporation board restructuring and property disposition committee
Funds currently designated to the CIC will be reallocated, with details to come before council.
Horseshoe Lake Park and Army Corps review
The hybrid option is estimated to cut local tax burden by over $41 million versus a full $55 million dam rebuild.
Tree Commission
No cost estimate was given; the commission would be volunteer-based.
Comprehensive Plan for Affordable Housing and Down Payment Assistance Program
Would require city acquisition or catalytic investment in specific properties, with costs partially recouped on sale to developers.
Council Committee Structure
Fewer separate meetings could save staff time and reduce evening meeting loads.
Landmark Commission ordinance revision
None stated directly, though designations could affect property owners' costs and property values citywide.
Flock safety cameras privacy concerns
The city is two years into a five-year Flock contract; one speaker suggested redirecting roughly $50,000 a year toward legal counsel for immigrants.
Housing and Business Maintenance Code amendments
$105,100, offset by already-budgeted funds, with an optional tech add-on possible later.
Bulk trash pickup policy
Cumberland Pool Design
The project is a major capital investment; the administration says it is working within set budget constraints.
NEORSD Community Cost-Share Funding for Street Sweeper
Roughly $6 million a year for the next three years is estimated to begin catching up on road maintenance.
Street lighting and street improvement assessments
Roughly $26 more per year for a typical 45-foot-frontage lot.
Tree Canopy Survey
Eradication of invasive bamboo can be extremely expensive for property owners.
Greater Cleveland RTA presentation
County sales tax could rise from 8% to as much as 8.5%; RTA projects a negative balance by 2029 without new revenue.
Dedicated safe-streets budget line item
Supported by federal SS4A funding; the mayor also found $25,000 in the budget for immediate improvements citywide.
Decisions during term (264)
Recorded while Stone was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Bid authorization for Project 26-08 utility location and marking program
Resolution 206-2026 — Home Repair Resource Center contract (first reading)
Ordinance 207-2026 — 2026 appropriations amendment (first reading)
Resolution 208-2026 — Routeware refuse software (first reading)
Resolution 214-2026 — Fabrizi Trucking change order (first reading)
Resolution 201-2026 — refuse and recycling truck (second reading)
Resolution 202-2026 — council code of conduct (second reading)
Ordinance 203-2026 — vacant residential lot sales (second reading)
Executive session
Approval of September minutes
Permission to bid Project 2608 — utility locating
Resolution 206-2026(HB) — Home Repair Resource Center contract
Ordinance 207-2026(F) — 2026 appropriations amendment
Resolution 208-2026(MSES) — Routeware refuse software
Resolution 214-2026(MSES) — Fabrizi change order
Resolution 201-2026(MSES) — Ford F-600 refuse truck
Resolution 202-2026(AS) — council code of conduct
Ordinance 203-2026(PD) — vacant lot sales
Resolution 198-2026(HB) — ARPA sidewalk repair contract with A & J Cement Contractors
Resolution 199-2026(PSH) — Ohio traffic safety enforcement grants
Voting record (107)
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