1st Ward Council Member· 2017-09-01 to 2027-12-31 (month-level start: September 2017 per city bio, appointed to finish Bob Myron's term, continuous since; end: December 31, 2027 per Charter §3.02, Butler County BOE next election 11/2/2027)
Leslie Besl
Fairfield
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 26:53
- Avg per meeting
- 1:48
- Segments
- 307
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Top issues during term (10)(General)
7Brew Rezone on Dixie Highway
No direct city cost; the redevelopment removes a blighted vacant property and returns it to the tax rolls.
Police equipment modernization (Axon contract)
$94,944 appropriated for the firearms upgrade.
At-Large Council vacancy appointment
Since it's an internal promotion, any salary adjustments should already fit comfortably within the existing city management budget.
Solar array grid connection
Expected long-term savings on electric costs for the wastewater plant.
Butler County utility service agreements
Expect to pay more each month for basic water and sewer services, stretching your household budget a bit further.
rail crossing removal
While a specific price tag isn't mentioned, eliminating these crossings prevents costly emergency responses, traffic delays, and potential liability down the road.
commercial zoning
The developer loses out on expected convenience store profits, while nearby established gas stations and eateries dodge new competition.
city manager hiring
The chosen candidate's salary and administrative decisions will directly shape the city's budget and your local tax dollars.
marijuana dispensary
The city stands to rake in new tax revenue and local business activity from having an official dispensary in town.
animal control policy
Zero financial impact since the city is just keeping its current rules.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Besl was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.