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 (5)(Governance)
election results
The financial stakes depend on the specific measures—tax levies or bonds can hit your wallet, but the source doesn't list them.
city council primary election results
Council members steer ward-level money for roads, parks, and services, so these results decide who holds the purse strings — even though the primary itself doesn't move a dollar in the budget.
county council election coverage
The winner could shape how county dollars are spent on budgets and development projects in and around District 11.
primary election
Your ballot can affect how local tax dollars are prioritized for services and projects, though the immediate cost of voting itself is basically just your time.
city council election results
Your tax dollars will now be steered by a changed council, so budget priorities and neighborhood spending could shift.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Sr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Governance.
Voting record (0)(Governance)
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