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At-Large Council Member· 2019–2027

Mitchell J. Fallis

Lorain

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
6
Total speaking time
1:59
Avg per meeting
0:20
Segments
39

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Feb 2026[44]

Water Department Infrastructure and Main Replacements

Estimated at $21,000.

critical→Jan 2026[40]

Vacant and Dilapidated Property Enforcement

Tax delinquencies across reviewed properties total over $34,000, impacting local revenues.

high→Jan 2026[29]

Municipal Personnel Appointments and Job Classifications

Changes could affect employee qualifications and potential compensation bumps for certifications.

critical↓Jul 2026[25]

Sanitary Sewer Rental Charge Increase

$17,500.00

high↑Jan 2026[23]

Downtown Signage and Window Coverage Guidelines

None directly on the city, but delays affect private business openings.

critical↓Feb 2026[23]

Indoor Self-Storage Conditional Use Permit at 1051 Meister Rd.

Potential decrease in surrounding residential property values and shift away from retail tax revenue.

high→Mar 2026[21]

Parks Division Improvements at Campana and Oakwood Parks

Up to $149,000 funded through Community Development Block Grant monies.

high↑Jul 2026[21]

Habitat for Humanity Infill Housing Partnership

The Welcome Home Ohio Grant covers part of the down payment; the new homes will add real estate tax payments to neighborhoods.

critical↑Feb 2026[21]

Third Quarter Financial Performance and TIF Shortfalls

The levy certification locks in the property tax rates that fund city services for the year.

critical→Feb 2026[21]

City-Wide and Parcel-Specific Zoning Reclassifications

Potential long-term reduction in commercial tax revenue generation compared to active retail use.

critical↑Oct 2026[20]

Martin's Run Pump Station Construction and Improvements

Project cost shall not exceed $14,500,000.00, supported by an EPA loan and a federal grant.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Information Technology Infrastructure and Software Upgrades

Cumulative expenditures include $15,000 for hardware maintenance, $69,368.40 over three years for network software, and an $87,614.48 annual software PO increase.

critical↑Jan 2026[20]

Police Department Staffing and Eligibility List

Standard police officer salary and benefits funded through the police department budget.

medium↓Sep 2026[20]

Golf Cart Street Legalization

Owners pay state registration fees; no direct city cost identified.

high↑Jan 2026[18]

Comprehensive Design Review Guidelines Update

Will influence property improvement costs and compliance expenses for downtown commercial building owners.

critical↓Aug 2026[18]

Lorain Plaza Self-Storage Conversion Proposal

Could lower surrounding residential property values and reduce retail tax revenue.

critical↑Mar 2026[18]

St. Joseph Hospital Property Remediation

Could bring state grant dollars toward cleaning up and redeveloping the site.

high↑May 2026[16]

E-Bike Safety Regulations and Fire Hazards

Potential future municipal expenditures or regulatory enforcement costs remain undetermined.

high↓Apr 2026[15]

Longfellow Skatepark Project Contract Approval

Not to exceed $1,652,484.90 funded from park improvement accounts.

high↑Jun 2026[14]

Lakefront Townhome Development on E. Erie Avenue

Private capital investment in residential real estate development.

Decisions during term (691)

Recorded while Fallis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (157)

145 yes12 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Resolution 35-26 honoring Jim Andrews

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Ordinance 141-26 — Water Rate Affordability Program

Voted noSep 21, 2026

to pass the ordinance

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Ordinance 142-26 — Appropriation of Funds

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Ordinance 143-26 — Hours of Solicitation Regulated

Voted noSep 21, 2026

Ordinance 144-26 — Sanitary Sewer Rental Charge ($6 increase)

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Ordinance 145-26 — Low Speed & Under-Speed Vehicles (Golf Carts)

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Recommend Sanitary Sewer Rental Charge Ordinance to Full Council with Homestead Exemption Amendment

Voted noJun 22, 2026

refer the matter back to Council for consideration

Voted noJun 22, 2026

refer the matter back to Council for consideration

Voted noJun 22, 2026

Item F: Ord. amending Sec. 911.503, 504, 505, 507 – Utilities Dept. Access

Voted noJun 22, 2026

Item J: Ord. amending Sec. 911.212 – Bad Check Service Charge

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Moved by Mr. Dimacchia, supported by Mrs. Springowski, to refer the matter to a second reading.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Moved by Mr. Fallis, supported by Ms. Torres, to refer the matter to a second reading.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Moved by Ms. Kempton, supported by Mr. Drwal, to refer the matter to a second reading.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Moved by Mrs. Springowski, supported by Mr. Dimacchia, to refer the matter to a second reading.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Moved by Ms. Kempton, supported by Mr. Drwal, to refer the matter to a second reading.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Moved by Mrs. Springowski, supported by Mr. Dimacchia, to refer the matter to a second reading.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Moved by Mrs. Springowski, supported by Mr. Dimacchia, to refer the matter to a second reading.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Moved by Mrs. Springowski, supported by Ms. Gonzalez, to refer the matter to a second reading.

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

to suspend the statutory three reading rule

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

to pass the ordinance

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

to suspend the statutory three reading rule

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

to pass the ordinance

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

to suspend the statutory three reading rule

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

to pass the ordinance

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

to suspend the statutory three reading rule

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

to pass the ordinance

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

to consider the item after the executive session

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

to refer items F, G, H, I, J, K and L to the Streets and Utilities Committee

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

to suspend the statutory three reading rule

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

to pass the ordinance

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

in accordance with ORC Section 121.22: G (5) to discuss matters that Federal Law or Regulations or State Statutes Require the Public Body to keep confidential

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

to suspend the statutory three reading rule

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

to pass the ordinance

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Ordinance 65-26: 2026 Safety First Grant Acceptance

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Ordinance 66-26: Columbia Gas Easement

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Ordinance 67-26: Nuisance Abatement Assessment

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Ordinance 68-26: CDBG and HOME One-Year Action Plan

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Ordinance 69-26: Annual Budget Appropriations

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Ordinance 70-26: Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan

Voted noApr 20, 2026

to pass the ordinance.

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Resolution 20-26: Honoring Lorain High School Esports Team

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Resolution 21-26: Declaring Scottish American Heritage Month

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Ordinance 54-26: Acceptance of 2026 NRA Foundation Grant

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Ordinance 55-26: Grant from Lorain County Children & Families First Council

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Mural Beautification Project Sponsorship Agreement Referral

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Longfellow Skatepark Contract Referral

Voted yesApr 20, 2026

Ordinance 56-26: Purchase of Sodium Chloride

Voted noApr 20, 2026

Ordinance 57-26: Property Transfer to Land Reutilization Corporation

Wanted language to guarantee the city has more say over the ultimate intended use of the property.