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 (4)(Roads)
Highland Road Bridge replacement
$7.2 million estimated project cost, covered without special assessments.
Bagley Road resurfacing in Berea
Up to $5,671,333.75 for the resurfacing project.
2027-2028 50/50 road resurfacing program
Bagley Road award of $5,671,333.75; referred projects total over $28 million more.
Lee Road and West 140th Street road projects
Nearly $29 million in county road construction contracts, with the Lee Road bid coming in $2.5 million under estimate.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Sr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Roads.
Voting record (0)(Roads)
No votes found matching Roads.