Council Member (Ward 1)· January 2, 2026 - January 1, 2028
Matt Riehl
Stow
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 11:39
- Avg per meeting
- 1:57
- Segments
- 339
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Top issues during term (16)(General)
AMP Entertainment District drink-and-walk zone (Ordinance 2026-156)
Indirect economic benefit expected from attracting restaurants to the AMP district.
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.
2027 Capital Improvement Plan adoption
Version 3 totals roughly $16.9 million across departments, about $518,000 less than the prior draft.
Flock surveillance cameras removal request
Costs $48,000 a year with no grant money currently available to offset it.
Rezoning of 4239 Kent Road for commercial use
About $5.4 million in increased property value captured over 30 years through the TIF.
Development Pressure and New Zoning Standards
New businesses mean new tax revenue and jobs for Stow.
Sale of city land to EnviroScience Inc.
The sale would put proceeds from the parcel into city coffers; the price wasn't stated at this meeting.
public hearing
The financial outcome is up in the air until we know what the new ordinance is actually about.
Plow truck GPS and cameras
$15,504.95 per year for three years, $46,092.95 total.
All-America City Award
No dollar figure given for the application effort; the award could boost the city's image with residents and newcomers.
Smith/Landerberger litigation costs
Up to $50,000 of city money before insurance coverage takes over.
surveillance technology
While the specific cost wasn't detailed, taxpayers are footing the bill for this high-tech surveillance gear.
lawsuit
It could cost the city money to fight this in court, but could also mean cheaper or better internet bills for you down the road.
land acquisition
It cost the city nothing — grants covered the whole transfer.
civic award celebration
City funds will likely be used to host the celebration, though exact costs aren't breaking the bank.
judicial removal
Taxpayers might see short-term costs for appointing a replacement judge and managing the transition.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Riehl was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (22)(General)
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