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 (11)(Development)
Community Improvement Corporation board restructuring and property disposition committee
Funds currently designated to the CIC will be reallocated, with details to come before council.
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.
Housing and Business Maintenance Code amendments
$105,100, offset by already-budgeted funds, with an optional tech add-on possible later.
Park Synagogue development status
$250,639 in and out of city accounts — no net cost, since the city agreed to waive the fees last year.
Alcazar redevelopment 30-year tax abatement and TIF
30-year TIF with roughly 30% of incremental tax revenue going to the developer; net present value estimated near $490,000-$650,000.
Vacant lot sales and zoning update
Sale proceeds are modest, but new homes add to the tax base; over 150 vacant lots remain in the program.
Hillside Dairy Public Works Yard demolition
A budget amendment is anticipated to address a cost discrepancy; bids open May 7.
Artist housing and creative-sector space
Foundation funding is limited and the state's artist-focused ARCO funding has ended, so new financing tools like TIF districts may be needed.
Noble Road neighborhood conditions
The city is investing just over $300,000 in the Noble business district through the NABA agreement.
Housing Council appointments
The Housing Council reviews tax incentives and CRAs, which affect city tax revenue.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Stone was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Executive session on personnel and economic development matters
Ordinance 123-2026 — 30-year TIF exemption and development agreement
Resolution 128-2026: Appoint members to Municipal Property Development and Disposition Committee
Ordinance 125-2026: Establish Municipal Property Development and Disposition Committee
Executive session — economic development and legal claims
Voting record (2)(Development)
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