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 (18)(Roads)
State Route 2 maintenance agreement termination
Cities will now be billed quarterly by lane miles, including employee benefits that historically went unbilled — a new cost for communities that had essentially enjoyed a free service for 52 years.
Route 2 maintenance contract with municipalities
The updated agreement affects how road maintenance costs are shared between the county and cities.
Route 2 contract shared with municipalities
The county would stop covering up to $450,000-plus per year beyond the $800,000 license plate fee fund if the contract is restructured or exited.
Girdled Road resurfacing – Phase 1 (Concord Township)
The county's share depends on how much OPWC grant funding comes through.
Future Lake Tran terminal in downtown Painesville
Cost not stated; design and demolition planning begins in 2027.
Lake Tran Airport Express Shuttle Beta Launch
Residents could save significantly on airport travel — $25 round trip versus parking fees, gas, or rideshare costs.
Winter road salt supply
$2,120,160 for the 2026 salt supply.
Laketran farebox replacement and cashless fare transition
Replacement equipment is estimated at $1.75 to $2.06 million before installation; the final decision is due by September.
NOACA representation and possible withdrawal
A 50% reduction in county membership fees paid to NOACA.
Culvert improvements on Hopkins and Haines roads
$971,104 for the culvert contract, plus $105,000 and $46,231.85 project estimates and $919,900 for the fuel tank project.
I-90 pavement conditions
Stocking Road bridge weight limit and heavy truck traffic
Madison Avenue retaining wall emergency repair
About $2 million project, with roughly $1.1 million covered by grants the Engineer's Office obtained.
Wood Road and Madison Avenue Road Closures Affecting Relocating Business
The business owner reported losing money daily the road remains closed to her equipment.
Intersection re-alignment in Concord and Painesville townships
$478,740.20 from county road funds.
Blackmore Road Phase 1 reconstruction
County share of a $790,400 reconstruction project.
2026 County Road Resurfacing Project
Contract reduced by $137,732.05.
Laketrans leadership appointments
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (1)(Roads)
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