Ward 3 Council Member· Ward 3 seat, re-elected November 2023 and sworn in January 2, 2024 per council minutes; last on the roll call December 15, 2025 and replaced by Kathleen Dennis for the term Commencing 1/1/2026 per Wood County BOE list and January 5, 2026 minutes; end stored as January 1, 2026. Earlier start unpublished.
Rachel Phipps
Bowling Green
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Top issues during term (11)
election results
No direct financial impact on taxpayers is expected from this historic election.
water main break
Local businesses are losing money by the minute with doors shut, and fixing this mess is going to cost the city a pretty penny.
judicial appointment
Since courts are funded by taxpayers, any shift in caseload efficiency could slightly nudge local operational costs, but this is a standard judicial transition.
parking service transition
While parking fees might stay the same, missing a ticket in the new system could mean surprise late fees.
waste management contract
Details on costs weren't shared, but city contracts like this usually aim to keep rates stable or competitive.
election
No immediate taxpayer costs are expected from this candidacy, though shifts in council priorities could eventually influence municipal spending.
school construction
Local property taxes could go up to help pay for these massive school upgrades.
municipal building opening
While the upfront cost built the new facility, pooling services together should save the city money on operations and maintenance down the road.
election preview
Your tax dollars fund local projects, so voting on these measures directly impacts where your money goes.
water meter upgrades
Completely free for residents right now, which helps you avoid any surprise repair costs down the line from ancient equipment.
school levy
Your property taxes are likely going up if this multi-million dollar levy passes.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found.