Mayor· 2022-01-01 to 2025-12-31 (start: January 1, 2022 after Nov 2021 election per Journal-News and Charter §5.01; end: December 31, 2025 per Charter §5.01, did not seek re-election; Steve Miller elected Nov 4 2025 per Butler County BOE)
Mitch Rhodus
Fairfield
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 0:44
- Avg per meeting
- 0:44
- Segments
- 8
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Top issues during term (7)
marijuana dispensary
The city stands to rake in new tax revenue and local business activity from having an official dispensary in town.
trail construction
While exact project costs aren't detailed, local investments like this generally boost nearby property values and promote local foot traffic.
commercial zoning
The developer loses out on expected convenience store profits, while nearby established gas stations and eateries dodge new competition.
school security
Emergency police responses like this cost taxpayers extra overtime money, though no official price tag has been released yet.
election results
Your local tax rates and how public dollars get spent are officially locked in based on these recent ballot outcomes.
council pay increase
Taxpayers won’t feel it yet, but future city budgets will likely carry a higher council payroll once the new pay scale kicks in.
firefighter union contract
The deal locks in firefighter pay and benefits, so it will directly affect Fairfield’s fire-service budget and future spending choices.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Rhodus was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found.