Ward 2 Council Member· 2024-01-02–2027-12-01 (sworn in at the January 2, 2024 council meeting per council minutes, re-elected unopposed November 4, 2025 and sworn January 5, 2026; Wood County BOE Elected Officials List updated 1/5/2026 shows current term Commences 1/1/2026 and Took Office 2023; month-level end: December 2027 per same list showing Expires 12/31/2027)
Joel T. O'Dorisio
Bowling Green
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 14:23
- Avg per meeting
- 1:36
- Segments
- 200
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Top issues during term (5)(Business Jobs)
Economic development pipeline
Prospects could mean hundreds of new jobs; Cooper Standard's departure by 2027 means roughly 200,000 square feet will need a new user.
Chipotle restaurant height variance on south side
A new commercial restaurant will be built on the city's south side.
Tourism impact and Winterfest
Roughly $172,000 in combined Visit BG grants, sponsorships and marketing supported 2025 tourism.
City website redesign and accessibility improvements
ClaZel Theater restoration
Regular rental rate is $2,000 a night but negotiable.
Decisions during term (0)
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