Councilmember· January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028
Michael J. Houser, Sr.
Cuyahoga County
About
Council Member Michael J. Houser Sr.'s legislative priorities focus on public safety and community protection, highlighted by his sponsorship and successful passage of the Tamir Rice Act to ban gun-shaped novelty lighters in Cuyahoga County.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyIntroduce and pass the 'Tamir Rice Act' to ban the sale and possession of gun-shaped novelty lighters to protect children and the community.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 1:57
- Avg per meeting
- 0:59
- Segments
- 25
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Top issues during term (7)(Business Jobs)
Small Business Program contracts
Up to $3 million over two years.
Cuyahoga County Airport leases
About $6.25 million in anticipated lease revenue for the county.
Erieview Tower and Galleria redevelopment loan
Up to $2 million in county loan funds.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals expansion incentive
Up to $2.5 million in county incentive funds over eight years.
Consumer protection code overhaul
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony frequency
Draws on the county's share of the hotel lodging excise tax; no new appropriation stated.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame funding agreement
Draws on the county's share of hotel lodging excise tax revenue.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Sr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Business Jobs.
Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
No votes found matching Business Jobs.