County Commissioner· 2023-01-01–2026-12-31
John T. Plecnik
Lake County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 49
- Total speaking time
- 4:07:50
- Avg per meeting
- 5:03
- Segments
- 2696
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Route 2 lighting
Lighting project is about $1.6 million, funded from an ~$850,000/year tag fee fund; maintenance costs split with municipalities.
Jail construction progress
Project is reported on budget, though total cost wasn't stated in the record.
Vision 2050 Comprehensive Plan
No direct cost named, but the plan will guide where county infrastructure and development dollars go for decades.
Expedited annexation petition — 27.91 acres in Painesville Township
While the exact purchase price hasn't been blasted from the rooftops, spending city funds on this land means taxpayer dollars are tied up here until a project gets rolling.
Flock License-Plate Cameras
Taxpayers are funding this new tech, though the exact price tag hasn't been blasted everywhere yet.
Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention
It could save families a ton of money on private in-home care services.
Water and Wastewater Cybersecurity
Training and monitoring are ongoing staff costs not itemized in the meeting.
Landfill methane-to-energy project
Any revenue or savings would depend on which proposal the county picks.
World Suicide Prevention Day recognition
Potential new restrictions could slow down local businesses and strain public health resources if infection rates keep climbing.
waste management contract
You might see your monthly garbage bill change under the new single-provider rate structure.
Arrest of local journalist and blogger
While there's no direct hit to your wallet yet, leadership scandals often cost the city in legal fees and potential fallout.
deer culling program
While exact costs aren't set yet, taxpayer funds will likely go toward hiring wildlife management professionals.
Council on Aging settlement
The $466,000 loss was fully recovered, so no net county cost.
severe weather warning
Property damage from potential tornadoes could lead to expensive repair bills and rising insurance premiums for homeowners.
Code Blue extreme-weather sheltering
While no direct costs are mentioned, storms like this usually mean higher snow-removal expenses and potential property damage for homeowners.
stadium lease agreement
Local taxpayers could be on the hook for $400,000 in stadium upgrades.
lawsuit against city
The city could be facing a massive payout if the lawsuit succeeds, which ultimately comes out of taxpayer funds.
political scandal
City resources might get wasted on emergency council meetings and special elections to replace the disgraced officials.
law enforcement ICE agreement
Local businesses might take a hit if fearful immigrant consumers and workers decide to stay away or leave the area entirely.
ethics and misconduct
While there's no direct hit to your wallet yet, leadership scandals often end up costing the city legal fees and distracted governance.
Decisions during term (85)
Recorded while Plecnik was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Appropriation changes — non-general fund accounts (C-111)
Appropriation transfers — general and non-general funds (C-111)
Increasing appropriations for non-general fund accounts
Appropriation adjustments for non-general fund accounts
Appropriations changes — non-general fund accounts
Cash and appropriations transfers — general and non-general funds
Appropriation increase — non-general fund accounts
Appropriation transfer — general fund accounts
Non-general fund appropriations increase
General fund appropriation transfer
Resolution increasing appropriations for various non-general fund accounts
Resolution transferring appropriations within various general and non-general fund accounts
Resolution increasing appropriations for various non-general fund accounts
Resolution transferring appropriations within various general and non-general fund accounts
Resolution Increasing Appropriations for Various Non-General Fund Accounts
Resolution Transferring Cash and Appropriations Within Various General and Non-General Fund Accounts
Appropriation Changes for Non-General Fund Accounts (C-111)
Appropriations Changes — Non-General Fund Accounts
Appropriation Transfers — General and Non-General Fund Accounts
Resolution 20260903\BC03 — Increasing non-general fund appropriations (C-111)
Voting record (112)(General)
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