Finance Director· Unopposed for Director of Finance Nov 7 2023 (Summit County BOE amended final official results, Nov 7 2023 (read)); Summit County BOE Elected Officials listing (lookup.boe.ohio.gov, read 2026-10-25): Commences 1/2/2024, Expires 1/1/2028.
Kelly Toppin
Stow
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 29:40
- Avg per meeting
- 1:34
- Segments
- 372
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Top issues during term (20)
AMP Entertainment District drink-and-walk zone (Ordinance 2026-156)
Indirect economic benefit expected from attracting restaurants to the AMP district.
Water rate increase (Ordinance 2026-137)
Typical bills would rise about $2.76 per month under the Feldman plan; Coffey's rejected alternative would have raised bills roughly 20% over two years.
Municipal electrification feasibility study
A pilot program would cost money up front but could lower long-term fuel and maintenance costs.
2027 City Budget Appropriations
Sets the city's entire 2027 spending plan across all funds.
Data-center zoning code amendments adopted
No direct fiscal cost is stated; a future data center could bring tax revenue but also potential utility and infrastructure strains.
Moral claim settlement rejected (Ordinance 2026-159)
$250,000 out of city funds to settle the claim.
2027 city budget first reading (Ordinance 2026-163)
Sets city spending for 2027; no final figures voted yet.
2026 Road Maintenance and Improvement Plan
The road program is funded through the 2026 budget, but delays could push some work into next year.
Townhome Development at 2815 & 2845 Graham Road
No direct city cost, though future road, utility, and drainage improvements would fall on the developer at site-plan review.
Growth in Senior Programs and Youth Sports
The commission operates within the city's general fund under Parks and Recreation, with no separate line item.
City mascot selection
Costs will come later with mascot production and event appearances; not yet determined.
Former bowling alley redevelopment
2027 Capital Improvement Plan adoption
Version 3 totals roughly $16.9 million across departments, about $518,000 less than the prior draft.
AMP Entertainment District DORA
Revenue from concession alcohol sales would flow to the city once the license is active.
Duplex and townhome housing permits
A larger tax base from new residents and businesses, but residents worry about school and infrastructure costs.
Community Reinvestment Area tax incentives
Affects revenue forgone under existing CRA abatement agreements; specific amounts not stated.
Food waste reduction and composting
The city passed on a $75,000 grant opportunity this cycle, but the October event is low-cost with community partners.
Flock surveillance cameras removal request
Costs $48,000 a year with no grant money currently available to offset it.
Rooftop solar at city buildings
$200,000 total in capital budget requests for the solar project.
Ambulance Replacement Purchase (Ordinance 2026-162)
Costs the city $298,449 from EMS Transport funds.
Decisions during term (418)
Recorded while Toppin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.