Council Member· 2026–2029
John Washington
Monroeville
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 Preliminary Municipal Budget Deficit
Involves multi-million dollar operating and capital funds across general accounts, liquid fuels, and special purpose funds.
Proposed Vehicle Wash Development on Monroeville Boulevard
Private commercial investment with no direct public expenditure.
Woodhaven Drive Drainage and Flooding
Potential future capital expenditures for stormwater engineering and remediation.
Ethics Code Modernization
Negligible cost, primarily administrative time and potential savings through online form utilization.
School Zone Traffic Safety and Signage
Backyard Chicken Special Exceptions
None anticipated.
Monroeville Mall Revitalization and Cypress Equities
Economic vitality of local merchants and municipal tax base dependent on mall occupancy and retail activity.
Park Infrastructure Grants and CIP Adoption
Grant match supported by municipal pool sale proceeds.
Police Department Leadership and Crime Center Partnership
Police department operations represent a major share of the municipal budget, including patrol and support services.
Annual Commodity and Public Works Bids
Salt budget of $336,000, ~$634,000 annual fuel cost, and a $24,000 tipping-fee increase.
Monroeville Convention Center Tax Exemption Status
Impacts approximately $80,000 in potential annual tax revenue for the school district.
Fire Department Truck 5 Grant Application
Requires an $8,600 in-kind staff match for the youth grant.
Logans Ferry Road Traffic Calming
Additional engineering and construction costs to be determined upon advancing the project.
Earned income tax loss from business relocation
$600,000 revenue loss plus $125,000 refund obligation.
Economic development position to fill vacant storefronts
Adds roughly $100,000–$150,000 in salary and benefits as one of two net new positions.
Road program and stormwater improvements
About $2.2–$2.6 million spent on roads annually; roads are ~50% of capital spending.
2027 general fund budget and use of reserves
Budget uses about $4 million of reserves/one-time sources this year; a doubled tax rate would add roughly $37.50/month for a home assessed at $100,000.
Library funding level and benchmarking
About 4% of the municipal budget; a $400,000 emergency foundation repair was also added to capital requests.
Workers' compensation and insurance premiums
Roughly $2.4 million combined for workers' comp, EMS comp, and liability/property coverage.
Tattoo Parlor Development and Sidewalk Waiver
Generates private commercial investment and site improvements.
Decisions during term (178)
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Adjournment of First 2027 Budget Public Hearing
Approval of Minutes for September 16, 2026
Election of New Chairperson
Conditional Use Approval for A&L Realty Vehicle Wash (26-8-C)
Site Plan Approval for A&L Realty Vehicle Wash (26-5-ST)
Approval of Minutes and Tax Collection Reports
Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Budget Transfers
Authorize Advertising of Police CBA Ordinance
Conditional Use Approval: 26-7-C Macerelli Holdings, LLC
Resolution Authorizing 2026 Pension Aid Distribution
Resolution Authorizing LSA Grant Application for Truck 5
Adjournment
Approval of June 3, 2026 and September 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Dimensional Variance Request (26-9-A) - A&L Realty, LLC
Approval of July and August 2026 Minutes
Conditional Use Application No. 26-7-C (Macerelli Holdings, LLC)
Adjournment
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Tax Collections Report
Approval of List of Bills and Payroll
Voting record (45)
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