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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fairfield public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
At-Large Council vacancy appointment
Council filled the vacant at-large seat with Doug Meece, the Parks Board chairman, chosen from about a dozen applicants. He'll be seated November 9 and joins council heading into the 2027 budget season.
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Plan
A new ADA-compliant sidewalk will finally connect the east side of Route 4 from Nilles Road to the Hamilton city line, helping residents who walk to jobs and services.
Butler County Trade Center tax incentive deal
G&W Products, a metal fabricator making Humvee and HIMARS parts, is adding 17,000 square feet at its Seward Road plant with a 5-year, 70% property tax abatement. The company keeps 194 jobs and adds at least 10 more, while compensating the school district during the abatement.
Lake Manor sewage lift station replacement
The 1970s-era lift station is near the end of its life; engineering is funded now for a 2027 replacement that also supports growth in the Gray Road corridor.
2027 Tax Levies Certified
Council adopted the 2027 tax budget estimating revenues and spending for the two property-tax funds — the General Fund and the Fire/Paramedic Levy Fund — and sent it to the county auditor as state law requires.
7Brew Rezone on Dixie Highway
The old Frisch's site and an adjacent office building at 6638 and 6660 Dixie Highway need rezoning from industrial to commercial before any restaurant or retailer can move in — the restaurant lost its grandfathered status. Councilmember Leslie Besl noted the corridor already has 108 gas pumps and questioned allowing fuel stations.