Ward 2 Council Member· 2024–2027
Phil Lombardo
Akron
About
Phil Lombardo's platform focuses heavily on community infrastructure and public services, emphasizing support for public education and the construction of new school facilities. Additionally, he prioritizes neighborhood safety and improvements such as better lighting within his ward.
Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructureHe campaigned in support of the Akron Public Schools (APS) levy and the building of a new North High School.Related votes
- public-safetyHe worked to improve lighting and illuminate his ward.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 1:02:01
- Avg per meeting
- 3:06
- Segments
- 1238
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Top issues during term (17)(Public Safety)
Flock Surveillance Camera Pause and Oversight
Public Safety Staffing and Police Oversight Board Funding
Adjusts board compensation and allocates resources within public safety and oversight functions.
Federal Voting Rights Protection
Police Vehicular Pursuit Policy Review
Financial impacts include investigative costs, potential legal liabilities, and restitution recoveries.
Police Accountability and Oversight Board Appointments
Involves city expenditures on police settlements and use of force accountability initiatives.
Recovery Housing State Certification and Oversight
None directly to the city budget.
river safety tool upgrade
While the exact price tag wasn't shouted from the rooftops, safety upgrades like this usually come out of the city's parks or recreation budget.
Emergency Medical Services Equipment Maintenance
Expenditures for two new ambulances and medical equipment.
Stray Dogs and Animal Control Enforcement
Cost exceeds prior years, totaling approximately $1.5 million or more for animal shelter services.
Police Traffic Stops and Window Tint Enforcement
Police Union Social Media Post Controversy
Opposition to State Drag Ban (HB 249)
Stubbs Justice Center Facility Upgrades
Funded via municipal capital improvement appropriations.
Police and Fire Overtime and Staffing
Millions in annual overtime costs that require restructuring to align with permanent revenue streams.
Food Insecurity and Community Food Drive
Fire Department Promotional Testing
Over $180,000 for testing services.
public safety and heat response
It keeps emergency medical costs down by preventing heat-related hospital visits.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Lombardo was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.