At-Large Council Member· 2022-01 to 2030-01
George Sarantou
Toledo
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 68
- Total speaking time
- 5:10:02
- Avg per meeting
- 4:34
- Segments
- 5077
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Top issues during term (20)
Public Communication and Disaster Notification Protocols
Minimal direct cost to develop improved communication channels and digital reporting templates.
Flock Automated License Plate Reader Contracts
Unknown — members flagged possible contract-termination costs and camera replacement expenses.
Fresh Start Utility Debt Relief Program Extension
About $38 million in active delinquent utility debt remains, plus $2.94 million in write-offs still being processed.
Swainfield Food Hub Pilot Program Procurement and Community Engagement
Seeking grant funding and exploring micro-grant programs of around $30,000 to support urban farm equipment and infrastructure.
Brent Industries Explosion Emergency Response and Environmental Monitoring
Substantial municipal resources expended on emergency response, air monitoring, and ongoing environmental remediation oversight.
Republic Services Trash Contract Renewal
Up to $13,200,000 annually plus fuel charges from the General Fund.
Flock Automated License Plate Reader Surveillance
Potential loss of surveillance technology contract costs or reallocation of police resources.
public safety and utilities
Emergency response and utility inspection costs will impact city municipal service budgets.
2026 Toledo Municipal Art Plan and Public Art Expansion
Over $170,000 invested in recent conservation and maintenance projects.
Residential Setback and Accessory Structure Regulations
Property owners face relocation or removal costs for non-compliant fences and structures.
Tenant Protection and Retaliation Prohibition
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Historic Landmark Designations for Closed East Side Churches
Possible eligibility for historic tax credits or preservation grants for property owners.
Group Home Zoning and Reasonable Accommodation
Null
Rejection of Proposed Recycling Audit Contract
The contract will cost $150,000 from the General Fund.
General Fund Revenue and Business Net Profits
About $5 million less in collections than 2025, with the $231.8 million projection at risk if auto industry withholding keeps sliding.
Cold Blue Winter Sheltering and Funding Deficits
$80,000 from the General Fund.
Issue 16 Neighborhood Safety Income Tax Levy
With Issue 16, about $20-25 million in new annual income tax revenue; without it, the city burns through its roughly $21.8 million fund balance by 2028 and faces a $3.5 million deficit in 2029.
ARPA Fund Reallocation and Program Adjustments
Approximately $13 million in unspent ARPA funds remaining to be fully allocated and disbursed.
Sign Code Text Amendments for Small Businesses
Saves small businesses thousands of dollars in mandatory sign replacement costs during minor expansions.
Beverly subdivision / Habitat for Humanity proposal
While the award itself doesn't hand out cash, this kind of recognition can help Toledo secure future grants and funding for more housing projects.
Decisions during term (448)
Recorded while Sarantou was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution 432-26: Recognizing Chief Michael C. Trinley
Resolution 433-26: Recognizing TARTA's 55th Anniversary
Ordinance 413-26: ARPA Fund Reallocation
Ordinance 425-26: Healthy Food Small Market Program Agreement
Resolution 434-26: Recognizing The Toledo Blade
Resolution 435-26: Flock Group Agreement Termination
Resolution 437-26: Property Tax Amounts and Rates
Resolution 438-26: Tax Advances from County Auditor
Ordinance 439-26: Front and Main Corridor Modernization Grant
Ordinance 440-26: Paint Sprayer Purchase for Streets
Ordinance 441-26: Selective Traffic Enforcement Grant
Ordinance 442-26: Impaired Driving Enforcement Grant
Ordinance 443-26: Fire EMS Software Agreement Amendment
Ordinance 444-26: EMS Supplies Donation from Elevance Health
Ordinance 445-26: Fair Housing Center Agreement Amendment
Ordinance 446-26: Ford Motor Company Settlement Appropriation
Ordinance 447-26: PUCO Hazardous Materials Training Grant
Ordinance 448-26: Raw Water Main Tile Restoration
Ordinance 449-26: Fresh Start Debt Relief Program Agreement
Ordinance 450-26: Spitzer Building Redevelopment Grant
Voting record (47)
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Resolution 435-26: Flock Group Agreement Termination
Enacting TMC Chapter 1766, 'Retaliation Prohibited'
Appropriation for Municipal Garage Fuel Purchases
Granting Special Use Permit for Gas Station at 2485 N. Detroit Avenue
Resolution 396-26: Recognizing and Honoring the Toledo Troopers
Ordinance 401-26: Recycling Audit Contract with GT Environmental Inc.
Ordinance 385-26: Settlement of Singletary et al. v. City of Toledo
O-286-26 Flock Group Portable License Plate Reader Contract Continuation
Citing evidence of how cameras successfully solve violent crimes and assist missing persons.
Motion to Reconsider Ordinance 225-26
Passage of Ordinance 225-26 (Special Use Permit for Water Towers)
Resolution 176-26: Recognizing WGTE-FM91
Ordinance 34-26: Detwiler Park Parking Lot Lease
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Detwiler Park Parking Lot Lease Agreement with Toledo Edison
Opposed the lease and urged a delay to get more definite answers regarding the visual impact.